The idea that planets orbit two suns has long fascinated both scientific curiosity and the human imagination. Popularized by science fiction, such worlds, known as orbiting planets, do exist, and astronomers have identified several planets outside our solar system. But a puzzling pattern has emerged. Many of these planets appear to have disappeared from observation. … Read more
As Australia’s leaders scramble to secure fuel supplies on international markets, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli quickly floated a domestic option to begin mining a “sea of oil” in the Taloom Trough, a geological formation near the town of Roma. The state government strongly supports mining as a way to enhance fuel security. Federal Environment Minister … Read more
As the Middle East crisis continues, much of the public’s attention has focused on fuel prices and the cost of living. But there is another oil-related product that is often overlooked. It’s plastic. Most of the plastics used on a daily basis are made from “petrochemicals” obtained from oil and gas. This means that when … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — As severe drought conditions continue across central North Carolina, Raleigh Water announced that it will be implementing Stage 1 water restrictions starting Monday due to prolonged dry weather impacting major watersheds in the region. The drought is having a major impact on the watersheds that feed Falls Lake and Swift Creek, … Read more
Every time you drive and use Google Maps to make a right turn or use GPS to tell a friend where you are, Albert Einstein’s two laws of relativity are invoked. This is the reason. GPS (Global Positioning System) relies on satellites orbiting at high speeds approximately 20,000 kilometers above the Earth. Clocks on these … Read more