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How Craters Form on Planets and Why They Exist

Craters are one of the most common surface features in the Solar System. From the Moon’s pockmarked surface to Mercury, Mars, and even Earth, impact craters tell the story of…

deka September 9, 2025

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Why the Moon Always Shows the Same Side to Earth

When we look at the Moon from Earth, we always see the same face — the near side, with its familiar dark plains and bright highlands. The far side, sometimes…

deka September 9, 2025

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Astrobiology

Astrobiology is the scientific field that studies the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. It combines knowledge from astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics to answer…

deka September 9, 2025

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How Planets Hold On to Their Atmosphere

One of the key differences between planets, moons, and other celestial bodies is whether they have an atmosphere—a layer of gases surrounding them. Earth has a rich, life-supporting atmosphere, while…

deka September 9, 2025

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Albedo

Albedo is a scientific term that describes how much sunlight a surface reflects compared to how much it absorbs. It plays a key role in Earth’s climate system, as different…

deka September 9, 2025

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Wound-Healing Glue: A Modern Alternative to Stitches

Medical science has made great strides in developing less invasive and more effective ways to treat wounds. Among the most innovative tools is wound-healing glue, a special adhesive designed to…

deka September 9, 2025

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Blood Moon

A blood moon is a striking astronomical event that occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon. Instead of disappearing completely, the…

deka September 9, 2025

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Plastic – Where Did It Come From?

Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the modern world, present in everything from packaging to medicine, electronics, and construction. Its convenience and versatility have transformed human…

deka September 8, 2025

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The Van Allen Belts

The Van Allen radiation belts are two layers of energetic charged particles trapped by Earth’s magnetic field. They form a protective shield around the planet, blocking much of the dangerous…

deka September 5, 2025

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What Would Happen If the Moon Fell to Earth?

The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite, orbiting at an average distance of 384,000 kilometers. It influences tides, stabilizes Earth’s axis, and has shaped the planet’s history. But what if,…

deka September 4, 2025