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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There is no doubt that the world needs more energy, but how do we get it? In the United States, it is estimated that we use about 15 trillion calories of energy each year. 30% of that comes from fossil fuels and fuels from biomass, a.k.a. energy from plants. The other 70% comes from energy […]
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Birth injuries and accidents are significant concerns for pregnant women and their families. The World Health Organization has estimated that over two million babies are born with birth injuries every year. Most of these injuries are preventable, but a lack of awareness, advice, and knowledge about prenatal care means that many women are unaware of […]
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In the past, the ability to send a rocket into orbit or other celestial bodies was reserved for governments or other top-ranking organizations. But nowadays, other players have been joining the race, with some even offering a prize of $1 billion. Who are these players? And what will happen next? The “race” for the billionaire […]
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Black holes are truly an enigma: they’re massive and compact and seem to defy the laws of nature. And yet, we don’t know what happens inside. While we know that black holes can’t be made by anything we’ve ever seen, we still don’t know what they are. The complete answers to this question aren’t yet […]
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You may have seen them on television-test-tube babies are the result of scientific advancements that have allowed babies to be created with the help of IVF. Although test-tube babies are not 100 percent natural, the process is still a major step forward in reproductive medicine. Lab testing has led to so many advancements that it […]
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