Welcome back to This Week in Science. As promised, I’m here to bring you news that covers everything from the tiny particles of the quantum world to the most ferocious creatures of the Cretaceous period. Plus, I’ll be telling you how you can help to inspire the young, scientific minds of our community, as well […]Read More
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It’s been a while since last we talked, but I’m glad you’re here. I’ve been working on a new project that I’m excited to share with you all. It’s a weekly podcast wherein I’ll be telling you all about the latest scientific research and findings, as well as answering your important questions. Today, I’ll be […]Read More
Do you ever wonder how the planets formed and why are they all so different? Perhaps you want to know where comets and asteroids come from? I hope you’ll join me for this special series, where I will be answering those very questions, and more. There are many wonders out in the vast universe. So […]Read More
Welding is a process that involves joining materials (usually metals or thermoplastics) to one another using a high heat to melt the parts together, creating fusion. This can easily be accomplished here on terra-firma with a good heat source, like a welding torch, and a couple of clean pieces of metal. But out in space, […]Read More
Back in 1977, Voyager 2 was launched 16 days before Voyager 1. Both spacecraft were designed to last five years in order to conduct up-close and personal studies of Jupiter and Saturn. As the success and longevity of the missions continued, remote reprogramming was used to give the twins greater capabilities. This allowed the mission […]Read More
Get ready, fellow sky watchers! December skies will be filled with some awesome sights! Late autumn and winter skies are the best for stargazing because the cooler air lends to clearer views of astronomical objects. So, grab your jackets and lawn chairs because starting on Saturday, Saturn will make its last showings in the night […]Read More