Tag: earth
Earth as the “Presidential Suite” of the Universe
“We can detect more than a thousand problems that had to be solved in advance for life to be able to develop on Earth,” says chemist Marcos Eberlin.
A Watch on a Heath — But What a Watch!
Recently I had the opportunity to see Prague’s famed astronomical clock, the oldest still-working astronomical clock in the world. It is truly phenomenal.
Perfect Eclipses: Coincidence or Conspiracy?
Today we celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the solar eclipse that, on May 29, 1919, physicist Arthur Eddington observed, seeking to test the General Theory of Relativity.
Updates on Design of Life Heroes
Since the films showcased their exquisite designs, more discoveries increase the wonder of hummingbirds, sea turtles, and butterflies.
Plate Tectonics: Why Life Is Served on Plates
The ground under your feet is literally moving. The continents are drifting apart near an average rate of one inch per year.