Where To Buy A Telescope From
July 6, 2008
Your passion is ignited. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope pictures have captivated your imagination. Now you are on the quest to buy your own astronomical telescope, yes your very own! But, where can you buy a scientific instrument for a beginner, and still be able to use it properly? Telescopes are simply amazing scientific instruments. You point it up in the night sky, and soon find that you have access to the whole universe. You find stars, nebula, galaxies, and many more fascinating parts... Read more »
Levers - Simple Machines That Rock The World
July 5, 2008
From the very ancient times dating back to the ancient Greek civilization, man has been constantly on the lookout of tools that could reduce the amount of effort required to carry out operations such as pushing, pulling and lifting heavy objects. Traditionally, machines have been divided into two categories: simple and complex. Simple machines are tools that make work easier. They have few or no moving parts. These machines use energy to work. There are only six simple machines: the lever, pulley,... Read more »
International Space Station (ISS) - A Link With Aboriginal History
July 4, 2008
I am fortunate to be living in a region of Australia with one of the richest Aboriginal cultures and a living history. North East Arnhem land in the Northern Territory is located at the confluence of the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpenteria. As an Avid Astronomer I am always on the lookout for an opportunity to share the night sky with others. This day the two came together in a beautiful symmetry. Sharing the delights of North East Arnhem land with Visitors is always a satisfying experience in... Read more »
Why Enzymes Have Revolutionised The Way We Disinfect
July 4, 2008
Disinfectant is used for a surprising amount of uses in the chemical, domestic and scientific spheres. It is normally purchased as tablets or in a powder compound, the mixture usually following a ratio of one percent disinfectant and the rest water. Some forms of disinfectant are extremely powerful without being to chemically harsh, an example would be Virkon. It is useful against foot and mouth disease, avian influenza and even SARS but also has uses in the aquaculture field. In ponds and large... Read more »
Are We Alone? A Look into Where Extra Terrestrials May Live
July 3, 2008
Ever since Man discovered that the world was, in fact, not flat and that the Earth revolved around the Sun and not the other way around they have been looking out into space and trying to discover what is really out there. The study of the Universe has been driven by the desire to answer age old questions, one of the most prevalent being; are we alone? This question is certainly not new, and has been asked for centuries. However, with the advent of better technology and further space exploration... Read more »
How Do Lasers Work?
July 1, 2008
Almost all of us are acquainted with lasers, as we have used or seen lasers in action at some point of our lives. Lasers are used in a variety of places, like for pointers for a presentation in a corporate boardroom classroom or as a cat toy. A closer example at home is the usage of lasers in the CD players, where a laser is used to read the information stored in the CD. A recent breakthrough in this field is BLU ray discs, in which a high intensity laser is used to read ultra high capacity discs.... Read more »
Wind Energy: Effective And Efficient Alternative Power Source
June 30, 2008
Though it is much less expensive to initially get subscriptions into the local electric company’s grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by using the wind for one’s energy needs while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the benefits of the modern electrically-driven lifestyle is amazing. Electric bills and fuel bills are rising constantly but the cost of wind turbine energy is zero, and the cost... Read more »
Things To Learn About Heat In Physics
June 30, 2008
Heat is often defined as energy in transit or the the flow of energy. Thermal energy is the energy itself. Heat is also transferred through gases by convection. It is by this means, in part, that a stove or a radiator heats a room. Heat is the number one weather-related killer. On average, more than 1,500 people in the U.S. Heat is directed to another location through flexible ducting and finished off with a standard floor grate. Heat-Zone-Gas uses its own fan system to draw the air from around the... Read more »
How to Create a Car to Run on Water
June 28, 2008
You no longer have to spend your hard-earned money for gas. If you feel you are wasting money, you are among millions. Today, people are trying to find creative ways of making money go further, especially when it comes to filling the gas tank. If you would be interested in knowing more about transforming a car so it can run on water, you are in for a real treat. By generating electricity in connection with the battery on your car, you can use electrolysis and water for fuel. With this, the car would... Read more »
Milky Way A Changing Galaxy
June 28, 2008
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 spiral, disk, or sphere. The Milky Way or the spiral galaxy is home to our own solar system, and the planet Earth. Our galaxy is called the Milky Way because of... Read more »
