Science Articles
196: Egyptian Antiques Science How Archimedes Lives Today
Egyptian antiques had applied every known science to more easily pull the life giving water of the River Nile up out of the river and into the fields that would otherwise be desert. The longest river in the world floods each year from tropical monsoons thousands of miles to the south, and spreads fresh fertile top soil from up river.
But in the
197: Energy And Science On This Planet
Energy is central to achieving sustainable development goals. Some two billion people have no access to modern energy services. Energy makes everything happen and can be divided into two different types. Stored energy is called potential energy. ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy efficient products a
198: Generating Huge Energy From The Wind
Fuel prices went as high as $15 per thousand cubic foot as compared with last year's $5-$7 averages. In 2005, the wind energy industry of the United States exceeded all earlier annual records for installed capacity. With the cost (and pollution levels) of traditional energy sources such as burning coal and other combustible resources being extremel
199: Happy Reactions to EPA Decision
Happy Reactions to EPA Decision
Cindy Zimmerman
Ethanol producer groups and many farm organizations are doing the happy dance today with EPA’s announcement that it would deny a request by Texas Governor Rick Perry to reduce the Renewable Fuels Standard.
200: Harnessing Energy From Wind
Though it is much at lesser cost to just subscribe from local electric company for your electrical consumption than to have a wind turbine set-up, you will realize that having a wind energy-generating system of your own is the most viable avenue to save costs in the long run, utilizing the wind as your energy source. Of course, not receiving an ele
201: Healthy Lifestyles Science and You- Power Your Destiny
You are in control of your destiny. This sounds so simplistic that we can laugh and shrug and wait for the next bus, or subway, or chauffeur. How you take care of your short time on this earth at some point falls fully into your hands.
Every other excuse up to now on all your falls and bumps and broken arms aside, it is now up to you. And any
202: How Does A Low Power Light Bulb Work Light Fixtures From Edison to Present Day
Ask most people the question 'Who invented the light bulbs?' and you are likely to get the reply 'Thomas Edison'. Whilst the question could be deemed to be a little ambiguous, you may get a tick or a cross depending on the questioners point of view.
It was Humphrey Davy, the English chemist who first attached wires to a battery and passed an ele
203: How To Buy A Telescope
After seeing the starry pictures from NASA, you may be wondering how to buy a telescope, and explore the universe for yourself. There are many department stores selling telescopes, however, to buy a telescope which will help you with looking at objects clearly in the night sky, you will need to know some key points.
Most people, who think about
204: How To Get Started In Backyard Astronomy
Often we will see and hear about telescopes, and have a preconceived notion that a telescope is essential to be able to do backyard astronomy, however this is not the case. Nor is it essential to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars to get started in backyard astronomy as a hobby.
It is true that to get the best views of the Moon, Jupiter,
205: Hydrogen and Ethenal A Tale Of Two Contenders
We all know that drinking and driving don't mix. At least drinking alcohol and driving doesn't mix well. However, it may be a good idea to turn your car into an Alcoholic and let it drink as much 200 proof alcohol as it wants.
Now I'm not talking about the Whiskey some people drink, although it has the same alcohol your car will drink once i
206: Kids Telescope Can Spark Astronomical Interest
You can offer your children or grandchildren a head start to spark their interest in astronomy by giving them a kids telescope with which to view the stars. While it is true that you can buy a cheap kids telescope for under $10, if you hope for them to foster a sincere interest in astronomy, you should plan on shelling out $300 to $400 on a quality
207: Milky Way A Changing Galaxy
What comes to your mind when you think of the Milky Way? Well, the Milky Way is a galaxy among the billions of galaxies in the universe. A galaxy refers to a cluster of billions of stars and other heavenly bodies, including solar systems like ours.
Galaxies are classified on the basis of the arrangement of stars - they form a shape like a spira
208: Radio Telescope Lets You Hear Into Space
To see beyond what astronomers can see using traditional telescopes, which count on visible light for their viewing, a radio telescope is designed to hear the sounds from outer space as opposed to the sights. Most designed as a parabolic antenna, a radio telescope allows the user to listen to sounds emanating from sources in space.
Most people w
209: Science Fair Research Made Easy
A thorough knowledge of your subject is the key to a successful project
A wealth of fascinating information on your topic area is as close as your local library. Use it!
Believe it or not, many beginning science fairers try to plan a project without really understanding the nature of their subject. As you might expect, the most complicated a
210: Science Fiction Vision Laser Eye Surgery and Electronic Bifocals
Heralded as a revolution by people who need glasses to read, laser eye surgery can eternally change your vision by reshaping the cornea. After a hinged flap is cut a portion of the cornea is revealed and exposed to laser pulses that vaporise the cornea and correct the shape permanently. This procedure can help myopic people suffering from sight-si
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