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Gamma Ray Bursters Gamma ray bursters are among the most violent phenomena in the visible universe. In fact, if one occurred near the Earth it would incinerate the atmosphere in seconds. Fi gamma ray burster • gamma rays • gamma ray bursts • grb • photon
The Electromagnetic Spectrum What is the electromagnetic spectrum? It consists of all types of electromagnetic waves, including radio waves, X & gamma rays, & visible, ultraviolet, & infrared light. what is the electromagnetic spectrum • electromagnetic waves • electromagnetic radiation • infrared light • visible light
An Introduction to Solar Energy Solar power is the ultimate renewable energy source. Here is an introduction to the basic science that makes all solar energy technologies possible. solar power technology • solar energy • solar radiation • renewable energy • photovoltaic
Cooking with Light Microwave ovens cook food by agitating water molecules nuking • microwave oven • microwaves • microwave • magnetron
Invisible Astronomy In addition to visible light, astronomers use ultraviolet, infrared, radio waves, X-rays and gamma rays to study planets, stars, galaxies, and other celestial objects. radio astronomy • electromagnetic spectrum • electromagnetic waves • infrared telescopes • ultraviolet telescope
Radio Astronomy Instead of optical telescopes, astronomers use antennas and computers to study the Universe at wavelengths invisible to the human eye. So, how does that work? electromagnetic spectrum • national radio astronomy observatory • radio waves • visible light • radio telescopes
What Are Electromagnetic Waves? Visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light as well as X-rays and all types of radio waves are types of electromagnetic waves or electromagnetic radiation. electromagnetic waves • electric fields • magnetic fields • infrared light • ultraviolet light
Types of Stars Stellar spectral classification helps astrophysicists understand the lives of stars. spectrum • electromagnetic spectrum • star • astrophysics • stellar classification
What does LASER stand for? LASER has become a common household word, but what does it mean? laser • acronym • light amplification and stimulated emission of rad • lasing • laser beam
Electro-Stress and Dis-ease Give your body a break and optimize your living and working space with these helpful tips. living healthy with electromagnetics • electro-stress in the bedroom • cell phone and electro-stress • plants that purify electromagnetics • salt candles and electromagnetics
Newton's Theory of Colour Shine white light through a glass prism and the emerging rays of light will spread out in a rainbow of colours. newton's theory of colour • newton's theory of color • colour theory • color theory • isaac newton
Blackbodies in Astrophysics The wavelengths of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by an ideal blackbody radiator depends only on the temperature. ideal blackbody radiator • electromagnetic radiation • blackbody • astrophysics • astrophysical applications
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Life and Vitamin B12 Brief biography and work of Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin, who determined the structures of Penicillin, Vitamin B12, Insulin, and other important biological compounds. dorothy hodgkin • hodgkin determining structure • dorothy crowfoot hodgkin • dorothy hodgkin biography • dorothy hodgkin vitamin b12
Home Solar Energy Panels Home solar panel improvements, learning how solar energy works, provide more consumer choices. Current research could provide panels that work at night. how do solar panels work • thin film solar panels • solar panel efficiency • home solar energy panels • residential solar power panels
Reflection vs. Refraction Even though reflection and refraction of light are important concepts in optics, they are often confused. The two concepts are unraveled here. light • reflection • refraction • reflection vs. refraction • refractive index
Teen Drivers & Cellphones Text-messaging is driving teens to distraction and horrific accidents on the road. But a 73-year-old law prevents Americans from installing a solution in their vehicles. text messaging • cellphone jamming • teens driving • teen driving accidents • text messaging while driving statistics
UV Index Reporting As spring and summer months bring the highest levels of UV radiation, it is importance to understand the UV Index, UVI Alerts and sun overexposure health risks. uv index reporting • sun damage risks • premature aging sun • vitamin d from sun • uv index alert system
X-Men's Villainous Master of Magnetism: Magneto Marvel comics' super-villain Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, better known as Magneto, terrorizes the X-Men universe as the philosophical counterpoint to Professor Charles Xavier. x-men magneto • marvel comics • magneto origin • uncanny x-men • brotherhood of evil mutants
New Physics and Shamanism in The Eagle's Quest Physicist Fred Allan Wolf finds evidence of Modern Science in the ancient art and magic of Shamanism. new physics • shamanism • the eagle's quest • observer effect • magic
Sacred Geometry in Home Decor How to get the most out of the least in your Feng Shui design. sacred geometry in feng shui • numbers in shapes and design • natural harmony in design • symbolic language of nature • divine harmony in space design
Types of Medical Imaging Various imaging tests are available for diagnostic purposes. What are the different types of medical imaging? x-ray • computed tomography • ultrasound • magnetic resonance imaging • nuclear imaging
Alien call I. First contact will probably - if it ever takes place - not be face to face, instead, a distant call may be radioed purposefully or not. Neither will it be a true dialogue unless some fundamental physics breakthrough emerges. For decades now, many people are scanning the dial looking for signals. You may help too. alien • aliens • alien call • alien transmission • frank drake
Count Batula Dispelling the myths about vampire bats. science • vampire bats • rabies • kids • teens
Looking down the barrel Gamma Ray Bursts (GRB's) puzzled astronomers for decades since their discovery by the Vela nuclear test surveillance satellites in the 60's. Scientists think now the mystery has been solved, adding yet another (unlikely) threat to the catastrophes lurking out there. grb • compton • bepposax • gamma rays • x-rays
Max Planck and Light Quanta In 1900, Max Planck announced a solution to the black-body problem, and in doing so set physics on a revolutionary new path altogether. max planck • black body radiation • light quanta • quantum theory • planck's constant
The Master Plan, part I Space research may appear as a somewhat chaotic dispersion of disparate efforts, space probes, ground telescopes, space telescopes etc. Yet this is not completely true. Scientists manage to arrive to certain consensus, while politics has, the last say. First of a two part article, within a series of related installments. james webb • ngst • hubble • spitzer • sirtf |
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