Sir Isaac Newton is considered one of the most influential scientists in history. He formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, which have withstood rigorous testing for over 300 years. His theory of color and reflection, which contrasted with that of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (another famous scientist), set the stage for the modern understandingContinue reading “Sir Isaac Newton”
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‘Oumuamua
Oumuamua, the first object from another star system to be observed in our solar system, has some unusual characteristics. It is as big as a football field and has a peculiar shape that makes it difficult to classify. Some scientists think that Oumuamua’s light indicates ice on its surface, while others say it could beContinue reading “‘Oumuamua”
ICEBERG A-76
It is interesting to note that this iceberg is not the only one in the area. In fact, there are currently about 20 other icebergs floating nearby. All of these icebergs are a result of calving from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf, which has been slowly breaking apart over the last few years.
When an iceberg calves, it doesn’t just break off into pieces and float away. The process is actually quite complicated and fascinating. Here’s a brief overview…
Solar Eclipse – 25th October
An eclipse takes place when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body. A solar eclipse happens the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth blocking the light of the Sun from reaching Earth. This leads to a solar eclipse as the Moon casts a shadowContinue reading “Solar Eclipse – 25th October”
Nobel Prize 2022
The Nobel prize is a prestigious award given to individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace. History Alfred Nobel has used his estate to fund annual awards “granted to those who have brought the greatest benefit to humanity in theContinue reading “Nobel Prize 2022”
Discovery of Neptune
Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun, and one of four gas giants in our solar system. It’s also the farthest known solar planet. In terms of size, Neptune is slightly smaller than Uranus but more massive, making it the third-most-massive planet in our solar system. And because of its high density, it’s alsoContinue reading “Discovery of Neptune”
THE CHRONICLES UNKNOWN 