Planet

My Theory of the UniverseYou are about to be transported to a very strange world, read on if youdare! The planet you are on is a giant disco ball, rotating clockwise. (Earth)This disco ball is in a place that has two stories. It is on the first storyceiling, but the ceiling is made of glass…

Astronomy invented the greater part of the Scientific Revolution, and barely one or two noteworthy figures made momentous progress in Astronomy, although church beliefs caught up numerous efforts to make logic out of balanced assumptions that were conflicting to the Holy Scripture. Copernicus’ Theory and Objections: Copernicus pursued by means of a combination of facts,…

Scientists use the Drake Equation to estimate the number of communicating civilizations in the cosmos, or the odds of finding intelligent life in the universe. In 1994, the scientist, Carl Sagan gave a speech at Cornell University about space exploration and the possibility of life on other planets. When listening to Sagan’s arguments, he makes…

The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment Science tries to explain the world without reference to God or gods. It sees the world as an object, and tries to explain how it moves and interacts. Science is therefore distinct from technology which is a way of manipulating the world. Many cultures had technological knowledge, but scientific…

Man is a result of nature and depends on it for survival, including the acquisition of air, water, food, and various everyday objects. However, despite this reliance, humans often possess a pessimistic view towards nature. The phrase “conquest of nature” is frequently employed to describe activities like space exploration and river control, reflecting humanity’s approach…

The theory of creation and the theory of evolution have sparked intense controversy in society. The science world supports evolution while the religious community is in favor of creationism. Due to lack of conclusive evidence, this conflict between church and science will persist. However, both sides present persuasive studies and documents to support their respective…

Elwin Ransom, the courageous and open-minded philology professor at the University of Cambridge, is the central figure in the story. Despite being held captive by Weston and Devin, he maintains his composure and displays a genuine interest. In fact, he initially seems to be a voluntary prisoner. Unlike his captors, Ransom has the bravery to…

Asteroids, throughout human history, have received mixed reactions. Primitive peoples regarded its counterpart within the Earth’s atmosphere, meteors, as the herald of catastrophes; others regard it as a promise of better things to come. They were also once mistaken for planets. Their very names misrepresents their composition, as well as classification. Asteroids have also inspired…

Over 5,000 years ago, the priests of Babylon and Ancient Egypt were recording the movements of the moon and stars for manufacturing calendars, farming, and religious holidays. Today, astronomers have successfully identified roughly 1,700 planets, and over 500 confirmed solar systems in the Milky Way galaxy alone. Nonetheless, humanity challenges weather space travel is necessary….