  |
|
|
|
Articles related to "North And South Pole"
Basic Properties of Magnets Magnets are fascinating objects for anyone ranging from the child to the engineer. They can be a source of fun and we can also probe and quantify their curious properties properties of magnets • north and south pole • dipole • direction of external field • lines of force
International Polar Year The Fourth International Polar Year study is underway in Antarctica and the Arctic to scientifically study the phenomena behind the warming of the earth's climate. ice caps • arctic • antarctica • global warming • greenland
Polar Dreams: Liv Arnesen and Ann Bancroft Just down the street from where I live is a children’s bookstore called the <I>Wild Rumpus</I>. Built into the purple exterior of the front door is a smaller door for children to use and a posted sign warning visitors not to let the cats out. This is the door I used on Sat, Oct. the 4th when I walked in and saw, directly to my right, polar adventurer Ann Bancroft kneeling on the floor, talking to the chicken kept in their front window. liv arnesen • ann bancroft • your expedition • antarctica • north pole
Eerie Night Skies The night sky can sometimes look very eerie. Join me as we explore the strange skies of the aurora. aurora • northern lights • aurora borealis • aurora australis • southern lights
Geomagnetic Reversal The direction of north and south we take for granted, but magnetic north and south have switched places in the past and may do so again in the near future. north pole • south pole • magnetic north • magnetosphere • magnetic field
Magnetism Fun for Kids More experiments with magnetism! magnetism • magnets • magnet • science • experiment
Studying the Planets' Magnetic Fields with MHD A short discussion of the magnetospheres of planets and their simulation via magnetohydrodynamics. magnetohydrodynamics • mhd • simulation • planet • magnetosphere
Introduction to Magnetism An introduction to magnetism! magnetism • magnets • magnet • science • experiment
Longitude, Latitude and Sunshine longitude • latitude and sunshine • seasons • earth's rotation • international dateline
Roaring Aurora and the Solar Flares (a Popular Duo) The Northern Lights are quite a spectacle. But where do they come from and why all the colors? northern_lights • southern_lights • aurora • borealis • australis
Shackleton's James Caird Endurance More than a year after Antarctic ice claimed HMS. Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton's 28-man crew improbably reached land -- but what followed demanded the impossible. shackleton's james caird endurance • shipwrecked antarctic explorer • shipwrecked antarctic explorer's lifeboat • antarctic explorer's lifeboat • antarctic explorer's lifeboat expedition
Spherical Geometry While most people are familiar with foundational geometrical principles which are essentially "flat," non-Euclidean geometry plays an important role in many cases. spherical geometry • surface of a globe • euclidean geometry • non euclidean geometry • geodesic
From a Flat to a Round Earth The true shape of the Earth has been known far longer than most people realize. The idea of the Earth being round dates back to ancient Greece. flat earth • history of the shape of the earth • did columbus prove that the earth was round • christopher columbus and flat earth theory • ancient round earth theories
GPS & Principles of Navigation Boaters should understand the basic navigation principles that underlie the basis of modern GPS receivers. This knowledge will improve your results and ease of use. gps navigation • basic coastal navigation • vessel navigation • parallel of latitude • meridian of longitude
Mars Close Approach Mars made its closest approach to Earth in over 60,000 years last week. Why does Mars capture the attention of scientists and other people so much? geology • geophysics • earth science • science • planetary science
The Quest for Spaghrice Many moons have passed since the creation of the Spaghetti Tree. Now, man has again exceeded the limits of DNA programming. Spaghetti and Rice - a natural combination. spaghetti • rice • seeds • richardson • bulbs
Christmas on Mars Imagine what it would be like to spend the holidays on Mars. christmas • kids • science • mars • snow
Magnetic Sampling and Analysis Sampling and analysis of rocks for their magnetic properties is a complicated and tedious process. The results though, have helped to revolutionize the science of geology. geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Prayers For Twin Towers and All of Us Now is a time for Prayer and Compassion. I want to share my paryers and healing with everyone after these tragic events. twin towers • prayer • compassion • terrorist actions • meditation
The Hollow Earth Thoery The Hollow Earth Theory was remarkable in its ability to survive the scientific advances of the 18th and 19th centuries, surviving even until the early 20th century. hollow earth theory • pseudo-scientific theories • journey to the center of the earth • edmund halley • john cleves symmes
We Finally Hit The Red Center Our Trip through the Out Back to Alice Springs finally reaches it's climax. We explore some of the spectacular sights of Central Australia. alice springs • road trains • olgas • uluru • ayers rock
How to Make a Compass Navigators and map makers have been using compasses for centuries. Here's a quick and easy way to make a compass of your own with everyday household materials. compass • north • south • east • west |
|
|
|