Strange Facts. Space: Hydrogen – Helium, 74% / 24%. Earth’s Atmosphere: Nitrogen – Oxygen, 78% / 21%. How did that happen? The predominant proportion of gases in the universe is 74 percent hydrogen and 24 percent helium. So why, then, do the layers...
Earth’s atmosphere contains all the ingredients for life. It possesses the exact cocoon conditions necessary for life on Earth. Ever wondered why? The composition of earth’s atmosphere is an amalgam of gases, temperatures, thicknesses, distances, movements,...
Star formation is a dynamic process more awe-inspiring than any Hollywood celebrity. Speaking of celebs, our first stars are the Sir Laurence Oliviers of the universe, but they are as volatile as Hugh Laurie’s curmudgeonly physician, Dr. House. Star formation is...
Hydrogen and photons: The simplest of atoms and the fastest moving elementary particle confer heat and light to the Universe. They are part and parcel of the puzzle of Life. Imagine embarking … We’re traveling through a foreign yet familiar landscape. Galacti is...
Causes: 1 used mobile phone + 4 pieces of thrown out red meat + 1 dumped artificial Xmas tree + 6 items of poor quality clothing that end up in the garbage after six months… = 1 portion of CLIMATE CHANGE Last post we looked at climate conditions through one...
Climate conditions, results of temperature, water and air sometimes carry exotic names: Jet Stream, supercell, tropical cyclone… but all carry a commanding clout. You don’t want to be there when they start punching. In a previous post I discussed the role...