Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Earth’s Rotation: Has It Ever Reversed or Will It in the Future?
Space & NavigationThe Earth’s rotation is a fundamental aspect of our planet’s behavior, affecting everything from the weather to the length of our day. We know that the Earth rotates from west to east, which is why the sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west. But has the Earth ever rotated in
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Subterranean Air Pressure of Mars: Implications for Future Missions
Space & NavigationWhen it comes to exploring Mars, much of the attention is focused on the planet’s surface. But scientists have also been studying what lies beneath the Red Planet’s surface. One area of particular interest is the subsurface atmosphere of Mars, which could have important implications for future human missions to the planet. The Martian atmosphere:
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Why are Northern Hemisphere summers cooler than Southern Hemisphere summers?
Space & NavigationThe Earth is tilted on an axis of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt is responsible for the seasons we experience on Earth. During the summer months in the northern hemisphere, many people may notice that the temperatures in the north are cooler than those in the south, even
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Depths: Calculating the Depth of Impact Craters
Space & NavigationImpact craters are geological features formed when a celestial object, such as an asteroid or comet, collides with a planet or moon. These events can have significant effects on the environment and history of the planet, and studying the craters can help us understand the effects of these events. An important aspect of studying impact
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Do lakes tend to have elliptical shapes more often than circular shapes?
Space & NavigationLakes are one of the most common bodies of water on Earth. They come in all shapes and sizes, from small ponds to massive reservoirs. While the size and depth of lakes can vary greatly, their shape is often of interest to researchers and enthusiasts alike. One question that often arises is whether lakes are
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Temperature Extremes of a Snowball Moon: Without an Atmosphere, How Cold and How Hot Could It Get?
Space & NavigationThe Snowball Earth hypothesis proposes that the Earth was completely covered by ice during at least two periods in its history. The first Snowball Earth event is thought to have occurred about 2.4 billion years ago, while the second occurred about 700 million years ago. During these periods, the Earth’s surface temperature is thought to