Science Square (Issue 133)
{module Science Square (Issue 133)} NASA Mission Sheds New Light On the Sun Bale SD et al. “Highly…
Solar
17 articles
Our Skin and Protection from the Sun
Enveloping our body like a piece of clothing, our skin is a miraculous organ that both forms a…
The Quest for a Habitable Planet
A planet outside the solar system was first discovered in 1995. As of 2013, the number of planets…
The Solar Eclipse and Its Fine Balance
A heavenly spectacle happening every 6585.32 days, lasting up to 7.5 seconds, can be seen along a track…
The Sun and its Distinctive Position
Every morning and evening we witness the sunrise and the sunset in a colorful play. Luminous stars virtually…
Energy and Environmental Issues: A Comparative Study for Turkey and the U.S.
Inevitably, energy is one of the key issues currently effecting economic development in much of the modern world.…
What do mosquitoes do when it’s raining?
What do mosquitoes do when it’s raining? Mosquitoes like climates with high humidity and rainfall. While a single…
Fixing obesity in the brain
1- Fixing obesity in the brain Original article: Czupryn, A. et al., Science 334, 1133 (2011). Neurons are…
The Trembling Sun
In 1962 a group of researchers discovered that the sun oscillated backwards and forwards once every five minutes.…
Nanotechnology in Sponges
Sponges, though it is still not clear whether they are plants or animals, are inspiring the solution to…
The Future of Solar Energy in the Energy Market and Why We Need It More Than Ever
Renewable energy resources Our current source of energy is mostly fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural…
What Makes the Planets Revolve around the Sun?
The Sun consists of three parts: the interior, the outer layer, and the solar atmosphere. The outer layer…
God, the Sun, and the Plant
Have you ever wondered why plants are green? K.A. Timiryazev, a prominent Russian scientist, answered this question first…
The Importance of Ionosphere in Radio Communication
The first step in using electromagnetic waves in space for radio communication was taken by James Clark Maxwell…
Celestial Reflections
In cosmic jargon, a planet is said to be at “opposition” when the Sun is on one side…