Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
What is Kant Laplace theory?
Space & NavigationThe Kant-Laplace Theory: How Our Solar System Came to Be (According to a Really Old Idea) Ever wonder how our solar system, with its neat arrangement of planets orbiting the sun, actually came about? Well, one of the oldest and most influential ideas is the Kant-Laplace nebular hypothesis. Basically, it says everything started from a
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
What are the themes in half of a yellow sun?
Space & NavigationHalf of a Yellow Sun: Peeling Back the Layers of War, Love, and What it Means to Belong Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun – man, what a book. Published back in 2006, it throws you headfirst into Nigeria during the Biafran War (1967-1970), a truly messed-up period in history. The title itself?
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
Is Hubble still taking pictures?
Space & NavigationIs Hubble Still Snapping Pictures? The Old Telescope’s Got Game! Okay, so Hubble. You know, that telescope that’s been floating around up there since before some of us were even born? It’s still kicking! As of today, July 30, 2025, the big question is: is it still taking pictures? And the answer is a definite
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
What are the four ways to name an angle?
Space & NavigationCracking the Code: Naming Angles Like a Pro Angles. We see them everywhere, from the corners of buildings to the slices of a pizza. And if you’re diving into geometry, you need to know how to talk about them. It’s not just about knowing what an angle is, but also how to name it so
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
How do you convert degrees to bearings?
Space & NavigationDecoding Directions: Your Friendly Guide to Converting Degrees to Bearings Ever felt lost trying to translate angles into real-world directions? You’re not alone! In fields like navigation, surveying, and even just figuring out which way is North, understanding bearings is key. Forget stuffy textbooks – let’s break down how to convert degrees to bearings in
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
At which point in a planet’s elliptical orbit is it farthest from the sun?
Space & NavigationSo, About That Farthest Point: When Planets Play Hard to Get with the Sun Ever wonder if planets play a little game of cosmic hide-and-seek with the Sun? They do! It’s all thanks to their not-so-perfectly-round orbits. Instead of circles, planets travel in ellipses – think of a slightly squashed circle. And that’s where things