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What Would Happen If the Earth Stopped Spinning

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours, creating day and night. This rotation also influences weather, ocean currents, and the planet’s overall balance. If the Earth were…

deka September 4, 2025

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Where Does Water Ice on the Moon Come From and Why Is It Important?

For many years, scientists believed the Moon was completely dry. However, modern space missions and satellite observations have revealed the presence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters near the…

deka September 4, 2025

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What Are Earth’s Radiation Belts?

The radiation belts of Earth, also known as the Van Allen belts, are regions around our planet where charged particles from the Sun and cosmic rays are trapped by Earth’s…

deka August 27, 2025

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What Are Lunar Maria (Lunar Seas)?

Lunar maria, often called “lunar seas,” are the large, dark plains visible on the surface of the Moon. Despite their name, they are not seas of water but vast areas…

deka August 26, 2025

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How Earth’s Axis Changes

The Earth does not stand perfectly still as it spins; its axis of rotation—the imaginary line running through the North and South Poles—slowly shifts over time. This change in Earth’s…

deka August 18, 2025

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The Earth’s Lithosphere: Structure, Function, and Importance

The lithosphere is the rigid outer shell of the Earth, encompassing the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle. It plays a critical role in shaping the planet’s surface,…

deka August 13, 2025

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The Earth’s Core: Structure, Composition, and Importance

The Earth's core is one of the most fascinating and mysterious parts of our planet. Hidden deep beneath the surface, it plays a crucial role in maintaining Earth's magnetic field,…

deka August 13, 2025

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The Earth’s Mantle

The mantle is a massive layer of rock located between the Earth's crust and core. It makes up about 84% of the Earth's total volume and plays a key role…

deka August 12, 2025

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How the First Satellite Was Launched

On October 4, 1957, the world changed forever when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. This moment marked the beginning of the space…

deka August 7, 2025

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The First Cosmonauts

The early 1960s marked a turning point in history: humans began to leave the planet. The first cosmonauts (a term used in the Soviet space program) were not only explorers…

deka August 7, 2025