Science Articles

Planet Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the solar system. It has been named after the Roman God of War. Mars seem to be a favorite planet for other countries also. In Babylonian astronomy, it is named 'Nergal', their deity of fire, war and destruction.

Jupiter is so large a planet that it can be compared to a star that did not go up in flames. If it was around eighty times bigger it would have been a star and not considered a planet. It is the largest planet in the solar system and has four moons, which are almost the size of a planet, and numerous smaller moons.

Corrosion describes the breaking down of essential properties in a material due to chemical reactions with its surroundings. It is most commonly known in terms of metals which corrode when affected by moist air. This oxidates the metal and creates rust.

An simple and concise scientific account of the process and biological uses of reverse osmosis

The problems Darwinists have trying to explain the many tightly-wound spiral galazies in our universe are discussed in this article.

The metric system has taken over the world. Meters, grams, liters, etc., are everywhere; the number of countries that don't use the metric system can be counted on the fingers of single hand. Now that it is so firmly established, it would seem appropriate to update it by adding a few more important measurements that still rely on cumbersome, old-fashioned non-metric units -- the hours of the day and the degrees of a circle.

With rising oil prices we must look for other sources of energy.

A look at the water purification process and how vitally important it is to producing safe drinking water for those in the developed world.

This article describes what one can expect when using phermones.

Astronomy is a fascinating hobby. It is the science and the study of the objects in space. But, did you know, that you can participate in astronomy yourself? It is possible, and can be done easily. In this astronomy for beginners article, you will learn about how you can get into astronomy.

Time travel is a subject that has captured the collective imagination and inspired countless works of science fiction. As well as inspiring works of fiction it is a subject that has been the topic of serious scientific investigation and thought. This article discusses whether time travel is indeed possible or impossible.

This article gives a brief background to phermones. If you are a new to the phero world, this is a good place to start.

This article enumerates some experiments suggesting the effectiveness of phermones.

So if the world was to end in four years' time - how would it happen? Well, there are plenty of theories out there, from the believable to the ridiculous.

A flurry of Meteor Activity in late July makes a worthwhile show in the late evening and early morning Sky. Read on to find out more about these little known celestial shows. Meteor Showers that can be seen include the Alpha Pisces Australids and Southern Delta Aquarids, so make sure you check them out.