Impactites – are considered metamorphic rock Impactite is a glassy or crystalline material composed of slag and meteoric materials, produced by the impact of a meteorite striking the earth. It is…
Atomic Radius of a chemical element Atomic radius is the distance from the center of the nucleus to the outermost shell containing electrons. The atomic radius of a chemical element is…
Rehabilitation Engineering Rehabilitation Engineering is the application of science and technology to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. It is the systematic application of…
Morganite: Properties and Occurrences Morganite is the pink to orange-pink variety of beryl, a mineral that includes emerald and aquamarine. It is also known as “pink beryl”, “rose beryl”,…
Domed City – a hypothetical structure A domed city is a hypothetical structure that encloses a large urban area under a single roof. Domed cities were cities that were contained within…
Hyalite – a form of opal Hyalite is a form of opal with a glassy and clear appearance which may exhibit an internal play of colors if natural inclusions are present.…
Two Radio Galaxies Over 60 Times Larger Than the Milky Way Discovered By Astronomers Astronomers have reported the discovery of two giant radio galaxies, which are thought to be among the largest single objects in the universe. The two…
Transition Metals – a group of metals found in the middle of periodic table The transition metals are a group of metals that are found in the middle of the periodic table. It is any of various chemical elements…
TRAPPIST-1’s Seven Earth-Sized Planets Are Likely All Made of the Same Stuff The TRAPPIST-1 system has been the most incredible discovery in the last five years. Seven Earth-sized planets orbit a red dwarf star just 40 light-years…
There Could Be “Stupendously Large” Supermassive Black Holes Bigger Than Galaxies How big can a supermassive black hole (SMBH) get? A new estimate suggests absolutely plenty of freaking- or more high-brow phrasing them, “stupendously large.“ Depending…
The Most Mysterious Star in the Milky Way Has a Companion Since its discovery a few years ago, the Boyajian’s star has become an interesting mystery. The star experiences fading events that astronomers still cannot explain.…
Saturn Is Falling Over and Its Moons Are To Blame You know the feeling where your balance is absolutely not right and you find yourself falling too slowly, but apparently don’t have the strength to…