The concept of space "elevator" is one of the oldest dreams of science fiction writers, but it seems that the possibility of the actual construction has been considered for years as it would greatly facilitate the activity in space. In the case of LiftPort Group (Seattle), the concept of a…
Any arguments on the subject of intelligent alien civilizations have always triggered a lot of assumptive statements. Whether they exist. Whether they are advanced. Whether they are intelligent. Whether they have reached the stage of civilization and technological progress. Whether they have been developing in the same way as we…
Let's take a look at the most fascinating meteor showers 2013 that are going to take place this fall: October 7, 2013, Draconid meteor shower Fall is a time of the year that is often very rich with astronomical phenomena: on October 7, the Draconid meteor show will take place,…
Modern technology has advanced so far that people are constantly getting more knowledge about outer space. Here are some of the latest space discoveries which deemed to be the most outstanding. 10. The discovery of new Pluto’s satellites The first satellite of the distant planet was captured in 1978 and…
Despite science has made significant discoveries on issues about our planet and the space around it, we do not know everything about it. After so many years since the idea that the Earth is flat was abandoned, most of us probably believe that now we have all the necessary scientific…
Earth is constantly changing. The future of our planet is going to be more than interesting, but also full of chaos. The following list shows the top ten disasters that are likely to happen to the Earth in the distant future. Top 10 Most Likely Disasters of the Future 1.…
We all have some views based on personal experience, education, mass media, and opinion of those around us. We accept many of the ideas associated with science as a fact, although they have long been disproved. Here are some of the most common science myths that most people believe to…
Today's article is focused on the questions that ask, 'What would happen if...' Let's start! What if… 1 …the Earth was twice as big? If the diameter of the planet was 16,000 km, its mass would be 8 times as big, and the force of gravity would increase twice. All…
Sometimes, it may seem that the largest celestial object in the sky approaches us, but the truth is that the moon slowly gets away from our planet. But what would happen if the moon was closer to the Earth? You might imagine romantic pictures of a huge moon in the…
Almost once a year, the unique phenomenon of celestial beauty called the total solar eclipse takes place in different parts of the world. The next opportunity to enjoy this captivating celestial event is the total solar eclipse in November 2012. What is a total solar eclipse? A solar eclipse is…
