A Moment of Science
Can sleeping in a room full of plants can be dangerous? A common myth states that, at night, plants compete with people for oxygen!
When Neil Armstrong took his "one small step", the impression he made was lasting.
For billions of years, the Earth's only natural satellite has been bombarded with asteroids. Surely, it's been the target of space rocks in the past.
There are a few well known warning signs, such as earthquakes in the vicinity of a known volcano. And, of course, smoke rising from a volcano.
Would food fly off a plate in space? Would astronauts have digestive problems? Learn the science behind space food!
More often than not, the wind dies down at night after a blustery day. Where does the wind go? Why are nights generally more calm than days?
Watch our nearest planetary neighbor 'transit' across the sun on Tuesday. You're going to want to some good eye protection.
If you've ever glanced skyward, you've probably noticed the sheer numbers of stars. Some are tiny, barely visible points. Others radiate strong white light.
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