Antarctica, officially the Antarctic Treaty, is an intergovernmental treaty between the nations of Earth. It was signed in November 1959 in Washington D.C. 12 countries first signed the Treaty at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting on November 24, 1959. The Treaty came into force on November 1, 1961, and currently has 48 signatories, with 15 […]
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For centuries, people have known that earthquakes take place. In 1643, a quake struck the alignment of the San Andreas Fault; an event recorded as “the great earthquake.” The first major earthquake to hit California was in 1906, killing at least 3,000 people. Since then, more than 100,000 people have died in California earthquakes alone. […]
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Many of you have probably noticed that natural and organic products have grown in popularity over the past few years. But what exactly is the difference between an organic and inorganic chemical? To better understand, let’s use an analogy. Organic vs. Inorganic Chemistry: What Are the Differences? There is a difference between organic and inorganic […]
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When observing the night sky, it’s easy to lose track of time looking at all that’s out there. Yet, it’s helpful to know certain facts about our surroundings, be they constellations or planets. Understandably, you might not know the name of every constellation out there or recognize all the different planets, but you don’t need […]
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Online learning has many advantages. It allows you to take classes when it works with your schedule. You can skip lectures or substitute videos. You can rewind any video and watch it again. And best of all you can study anywhere you have an internet connection. But online courses have disadvantages as well. There are […]
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One question that has long intrigued humans is the weather in space. Though it’s not easy to answer, scientists have been able to measure changes in Earth’s atmosphere using satellites. By studying these images, scientists have been able to determine that the air temperature in Earth’s upper atmosphere increases about 15 degrees when the moon […]
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Chemistry can be tricky, and students often feel overwhelmed by even the simplest concept. The right chemistry tutor can bring some relief, but it cannot be easy to find one. Luckily, Tutor.com has hundreds of chemistry tutors ready to help you with your most challenging concepts. With access to a live online chemistry tutor, you […]
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Earth science is the study of the Earth, its materials, and its interactions with the environment. The field encompasses many branches of science, including meteorology, climatology, oceanography, geography, geology, and planetary science. Earth science is the scientific study of Earth’s physical, chemical, and biological processes. A degree in Earth science prepares you for careers working […]
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We’re pretty sure that most of us know that Earth is our home, but did you know that we have 7 billion people living on it? That our total area of land is 4.7 billion square miles, or 3.7 million square miles more than all of Europe? Or that Earth’s gravity pulls us down 9.8 […]
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With the world switching to electric cars, there is a serious need to understand how electric cars work and how they can be engineered to work better. With the rapid innovation in technology, many scientists are now contributing to electric cars and making them better, faster and more efficient. Electric cars have come a long […]
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