Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Searching for Martian-Like Spike-Like Cemented Fillings in Earth’s Sedimentary Rocks
Space & NavigationThe discovery of spiky, cemented fillings of ancient fractures in sedimentary rocks on Mars has piqued the interest of geologists and planetary scientists alike. These features, known as “Martian spicules,” have been found in several locations on the Red Planet and are thought to have been formed by a process of mineral precipitation within fractures
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
The Role of Refractive Index Static Coefficient in Understanding Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in Earth Science
Space & NavigationThe static refractive index coefficient is an important parameter in the field of electromagnetism and geoscience. It measures the change in the refractive index of a material with respect to changes in pressure, temperature, and other environmental factors. In this article, we will discuss the importance of the static refractive index coefficient and how it
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
The Mystery of the 4 μm Window in Earth’s Atmosphere: An Electromagnetic Perspective
Space & NavigationThe Earth’s atmosphere plays a critical role in protecting life on our planet by absorbing and scattering harmful radiation from the Sun and other sources. This process is governed by the physical principles of electromagnetism, which describe the behavior of light and other types of electromagnetic radiation. Specifically, the absorption spectrum of the atmosphere reveals
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
What Time of Day Did the Chicxulub Impact Occur? Unraveling the Mystery of the Dinosaur-Killing Event
Space & NavigationThe Chicxulub Impact: A Brief Overview The Chicxulub impact is one of the most significant events in the history of the Earth. It occurred about 66 million years ago when an asteroid 10 to 15 kilometers wide struck the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The impact released energy equivalent to billions of Hiroshima bombs, causing widespread
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Using the Sun’s Position to Determine Camera Direction: Solving the Mystery of the Skyscraper Photo
Space & NavigationHave you ever looked at a photo and wondered where the camera was pointed when it was taken? One clue that can help you solve this mystery is the position of the sun in the photo. By analyzing the direction of the sunlight, you can determine the approximate direction the camera was facing. In this
Posted on June 1, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Decoding the Direction: Analyzing Sunlight on Skyscrapers in the Northern Hemisphere
Space & NavigationThe movement of the sun and its effect on shadows The direction of sunlight and shadows can provide important clues about the position of the sun in the sky and the direction in which a camera is pointed. In the northern hemisphere, the sun typically appears to move across the sky from east to west,