12 Lies You Were Told About Space
Contrary to popular belief, our sun isn't a raging bonfire in the center of the solar system. Instead, it operates as a colossal nuclear reactor. Within the heart of stars, hydrogen atoms undergo fusion to form helium atoms, and this process of nuclear fusion releases an immense amount of energy.Unlike a conventional fire, the sun's energy is not a result of combustion but rather the outcome of nuclear reactions. As these reactions occur, an astonishing amount of energy is unleashed, propelling it in all directions. Eventually, this energy makes its way across the vastness of space, reaching even us on Earth.
