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The Journey of An Atom
The history of the universe is a history of constant change. However, while its state and appearance has changed drastically over the course of its 13.82 billion years of expansion, certain key things have remained unchanged. For one, the laws of nature have stayed constant throughout time and space, for every cubic planck-length of the universe.
By Ariel M. Scisney6 years ago in Futurism
The Elements of Life
There is a fundamental question that arises as a consequence of that strange thing humans do where we know we exist. Namely, "what the heck is all this stuff made of?" Or more specifically, "what am I made of?" This most fundamental of inquiries has been pondered for about as long as there have been people around lucky enough to stave off disease, famine, and warfare. It's no simple question to answer, but today we are fortunate enough to live in a time when children can be handed the answers to these questions before they revolve around the Sun ten times. I've met and worked with more school groups than I can recall, and I'm always astonished at their ever growing capacity to learn. Even middle schoolers today understand the basic structure of atoms, something that has vexed the greatest thinkers throughout history.
By Ariel M. Scisney6 years ago in Futurism
Astronomy vs. Astrophysics
When I tell people that I study astrophysics, about half of them are awestruck, and the other half of them are completely clueless as to what astrophysics even is. This confusion hasn't escaped the bureaucrats who run the universities that give out degrees for these fields of study. I can't speak for all colleges, but at the University of Colorado Boulder, there is nearly no distinction between astronomy and its cousin field of astrophysics. The differences between the two are subtle, but they were enough for many of my peers to be disgruntled by the fact that the diploma awarded to students who completed an astronomy track and an astrophysics track both have the same label, "astronomy".
By Ariel M. Scisney6 years ago in Futurism
The Saharan Dust Cloud
As if, we have had enough environmental issues with the global warming, and the COVID-19 mess, a Sahara dust storm is causing us more health drama since it will give people inflammation response such as sinus symptoms, making a person feel sick and lethargic, and congestion from a runny nose. Sahara dust could contribute to cardiovascular problems. The dust does contribute to beautiful sunsets and sunrises. When the dust storm hit early in late June/July, it caused major allergies in easily allergic people.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez6 years ago in Futurism
New York Times and Ufo: new scoop coming?
I don't know if you've seen it, I knew, but in the past few hours an indiscretion has begun to circulate in the ufological world: that the New York Times is preparing to document the existence of a government program to recover Ufo-crash findings. I don't know if it's the usual (unfortunately) false alarm, or not. If nothing else, the NYT in 2017 disclosed the famous statements by Luis Elizondo and it is possible that it now has a privileged channel with certain environments.
By Marco Bonomo6 years ago in Futurism
You are your own gatekeeper...
“We are all alone, born alone, die alone, and—in spite of True Romance magazines—we shall all someday look back on our lives and see that, in spite of our company, we were alone the whole way. I do not say lonely—at least, not all the time—but essentially, and finally, alone. This is what makes your self-respect so important, and I don't see how you can respect yourself if you must look in the hearts and minds of others for your happiness.”
By Øliver Farrell6 years ago in Futurism
Obi-Wan Kenobi Show Rumored To Have Star Wars: The Clone Wars Flashbacks
Star Wars fans may have something to look forward to while waiting for the next season of The Mandalorian to drop in October. Following the conclusion of The Clone Wars in May, fans have been assured that a new show will fill the void. Star Wars television has announced a new animated series titled The Bad Batch, focusing on the clone trooper squad of the same name.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Interesting facts about Sea Kelp biology
Kelp, or often referred to as sea kelp, is a type of algae or seaweed. Though it looks like an underwater tree, kelp is a type of brown algae and belongs to several species of the order Laminariales. Many species play a significant role in the marine ecosystem, from sheltering marine organisms from storms to supporting marine biodiversity.
By Bradley Knight 6 years ago in Futurism
Escape
He was now a soldier caught in the midst of an ancient war. Private Robert McKinney. A blast from behind thrust him forward, sending his youthful body through the air, nearly colliding with frayed streaks of barbed wire, missing the tangle of steel thorns by mere inches. Mud blinded him. He used the one clean spot on the cuff of his dark green uniform to wipe away the watery dirt from his eyes and flipped himself over to see a bomber plane graze the underside of low clouds.
By Noah Lloyd6 years ago in Futurism
New Black Series Action Figures From 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Season 7
Greetings and salutations, Star Wars collectors of all places! There has been a big announcement in the form of an all-new toy line from the final season of the critically acclaimed animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. For Hasbro's Star Wars Black Series action figure line has returned to The Clone Wars to gift unto that show's fans exactly who and what they may want. This line will be rolling out at least four new six-inch model action figures inspired by the cinematic conclusion of the long-running television series that has captivated a huge fraction of the Star Wars fandom.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
