The miles-wide asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago wiped out nearly all the dinosaurs and roughly three-quarters of the planet’s plant and animal species. Go to Source Author:
Most theories claim the Moon formed out of the debris of a collision between the Earth and an object about the size of Mars, called Theia, coalescing in orbit over… Read More »Collision may have formed the Moon in mere hours, simulations reveal
Every second, trillions of “ghost particles” pass through your body. That may sound spooky, but fear not. These itty-bitty particles are neutrinos, and they cause no harm. They get their… Read More »Let’s learn about ‘ghost particles’
The world’s whitest paint is now thinner and lighter than ever before. This makes it ideal for cooling vehicles like airplanes or cars, which reduces the reliance on air conditioning.… Read More »World’s whitest paint now thinner than ever, ideal for vehicles
Forecasters are predicting a ‘three-peat La Niña’ this year. A recent study of ocean temperature patterns suggests that climate change could, in the short term, be favoring La Niñas. A… Read More »La Niña winters could keep on coming