Science Facts

The Pale Blue Dot

The pale blue dot. It's what astronomer Carl Sagan called our home planet when he viewed it from the furthest… Read More

Facts About The Milky Way [Video]

Here is a cool video with some facts about our galaxy Read More

The Overview Effect

The Overview Effect, first described by author Frank White in 1987, is an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the… Read More

What is Herd Immunity, and how does it work?

You may have heard the term 'Herd immunity', and how it prevents outbreaks of diseases depending on how large percentage… Read More

Just a few thoughts about ET

Sci-Fi writers have convinced us that space creatures probably look somewhat like us, howbeit with a green complexion. But thinking… Read More

What exactly is the Milky Way?

On a clear, moonless night, far away from the lights of a city, the Milky Way is visible as that… Read More

NOT TOO HOT…NOT TOO COLD…But what about that UV?

For decades now it's been accepted that for life to exist on other planets, those worlds would have to be… Read More

What’s the difference between a byte and a bit?

A bit is a one or a zero. One is switch "on". Zero is switch "Off". It's the binary system,… Read More

How Close Are You To a Nuclear Bomb Right Now?

  So, how close do you live to a nuclear bomb? Well, if you live in the southern hemisphere, congratulations,… Read More