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Are all stars suns? There is a lot of debate about whether or not every star is actually a sun or not. Some people believe that only the sun is a star, while others think that all stars are suns. Today we will break down both sides of the argument and come to a conclusion … Read more
How does the sun produce energy? The sun is one of the most important objects in our solar system. It provides light and heat for Earth, and it is also responsible for producing energy. Solar energy is a renewable resource, which means that it can be used over and over again. Let’s go step-by-step describing … Read more
Do you know what the common ion effect is? It’s a phenomenon that occurs when two different types of ions (atoms or molecules that have an electric charge) are combined. Let’s discuss the common ion effect in detail and provide some examples. The common ion effect occurs when two solutions that are different in the … Read more
How Long Would It Take To Get To Neptune? How much time do you have to spare, because traveling to Neptune is going to be a very long trip! How long exactly? This far-off planet is one of the most mysterious in our solar system, and scientists are still trying to figure out how best … Read more
Have you ever been to Mercury? …Yea, we didn’t though so! This elusive planet has been the subject of much speculation, and there have been many attempts to calculate how long it would take to reach it. How long would it take to get to mercury is a question that has puzzled astronomers and scientists … Read more
How long would it take to get to Saturn? It all depends on the type of spacecraft that is being used, as well as the speed and trajectory of the journey. Let’s blast-off and explore how long it would take to get to Saturn using different methods of transportation. We will also discuss some of … Read more
Want to go to Mars? How long is the trip? How many miles away is Mars? Do we have to stop at the gas station before we leave? If you’re curious about how long would it take to get to Mars, we’re going to discuss how long it would take to get to the red … Read more
Want to go to Jupiter? How long is the trip? How many miles away is Jupiter? Do we have to stop at the gas station before we leave? If you’re curious about how long would it take to get to Jupiter, we’re going to discuss how long it would take to get to this giant … Read more
How is the moon illuminated? The moon has been a source of fascination for humans since the beginning of time. How does it shine? Why is it different colors sometimes? Allow us to illuminate you on how the moon is illuminated and why its appearance changes over time! The moon is illuminated by the sun. … Read more
There are many questions that still remain about ‘the red planet’. One of the most puzzling is why is Mars red. Theories abound, but there is still no consensus on what the true answer is. Let’s blast-off and review some of the possible explanations for why Mars is red. Mars is red because it is … Read more
An eon is a really long time. But how long is an eon, exactly? Scientists have different ways of measuring the length of an eon, and it can be tricky to compare different time scales. Because of the complexity, there are various definitions of an Eon but we are going to answer the question: how … Read more
Sunrise vs sunset Two very different but equally beautiful times of the day. Which one is better? Can you tell them apart? Are there differences in the rise and setting sun? We’re going to take a closer look at both sunrise and sunset and see how they differ from each other. Sunrise and sunset are … Read more
How much does the sun weigh? Why has the true weight of the sun puzzled scientists for so long? Well, it’s difficult to measure something that is so large and far away. However, recent advances in technology have allowed us to get a better understanding of how much our sun weighs. With modern tech and … Read more
How do lunar tides work? How can the gravitational pull of the moon affect the water on Earth? Doesn’t that seem crazy? Today we’ll explore the science behind lunar tides and discuss how they are formed. The moon exerts a gravitational force on the earth, which in turn creates a tidal force. The lunar tide … Read more