Shinning a light through the darkness can certainly make things feel more safe. But what is light. What is it about light that causes it to shine? To understand this simple phenomenon, you need to know how the light works. Light is made up of waves that travel through space at 1 million meters per […]
The African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, and one of the most interesting and beautiful animals to have ever lived. These magnificent animals have been symbols of power and strength throughout human history. Range: The African elephant can be found in 37 countries including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African […]
The Earth goes through many cycles. Including the water cycle, the nitrogen cycle, the carbon cycle, as well as several others. One of the most important cycles that the earth experiences is the movement of rock from one type of rock to another. We call this the rock cycle. The rock cycle includes sedimentary, igneous, […]
One of the most common areas of chemistry that people interact with is using acids and bases. Acids can be found in lemons, sports drinks, pickles, and more! Bases can be found in detergents, ammonia cleaners, smoke detectors, and even baking soda. This article will explain how acids and bases react to one-another. Then it […]
In order to move through the Universe, all objects must use energy. Energy means the ability to do work. This is just a fancy way of saying that energy means that objects have the ability to move. When talking about energy, we often divide it into one of two categories. These categories are potential energy […]
Issac Newton was a highly curious scientist who lived from 1643-1727. During Issac’s time, the foundations of modern physics were being laid down. Issac contributed to mathematics, optics, and physics through his revolutionary theories on motion. Issac Newton published three major works regarding motion which became known as Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. The First […]
Brachiosaurus is a dinosaur that was first discovered in 1903. The brachiosaurus lived on the earth from 140-150 million years ago and had a whopping length of 78 feet, making it one of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk on this planet. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about brachiosaurus […]
Dinosaurs first existed more than 200 million years ago. They ruled over Earth for about 155 million years. However, around 65 million years ago (when dinosaurs were at the height of their reign), an asteroid hit Earth in what is now Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The impact caused significant damage to land and sea life, […]
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid found in all living things. Nucleic acids are made of two strands that form a helix, held together by hydrogen bonds between base pairs. The four types in order from least to most important are: cytosine, guanine, adenine, thymine. These nucleobases are arranged into pairs with deoxyribose […]
Tyrannosaurus rex, tyrannosaurus, or t-rex for short, is one of the most popular dinosaurs. Fossil evidence depicts a creature who lived like other predatory animals who hunt in order to survive. Which is why paleontologists often assume tyrannosaurs were hunters who preyed on large prey like triceratops, and edmontosaurus. Tyrannosaurus was a bipedal carnivore with […]
