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LUNAR RECESSION: Earth and Moon’s Cosmic Ballet

The moon, Earth’s companion, is in a subtle celestial dance, gradually distancing itself at a rate of 1.5 inches per year—a phenomenon known as lunar recession. This gradual separation impacts Earth’s rotation, slowing it down and subtly lengthening our days. While the effects are minimal in the short term, this cosmic interplay serves as a […]

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The Feasibility of Terraforming Mars

Terraforming Mars is a complex and challenging process that involves introducing greenhouse gases, creating a magnetic field, producing liquid water, and increasing temperature. While it has potential benefits, such as expanding human presence in the solar system and providing a backup plan for Earth, there are also significant challenges, ethical concerns, and unknown consequences. Ultimately, […]

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Why is the Sky Blue?

The sky appears blue because sunlight is scattered in all directions by the Earth’s atmosphere, and shorter wavelengths of light (such as blue) are scattered more than longer wavelengths (such as red).