Posts Tagged ‘ Earth ’

Man-made Structures Seen from Space

Mar 13th, 2010 | By mooeypoo | Category: Articles, Astronomy

We can barely make out our own planet from the edge of our own solar system. Do you think we can see man-made structures from the center of our galaxies? Of course not. Does that mean they’re not visible from space?



Astrology, a Practical Test: Objects That Affect You at Birth

Dec 27th, 2009 | By mooeypoo | Category: Articles, Astronomy, Featured Articles, Physics

Astrologers claim that the positions of the planets and “Zodiac” signs (constellations of stars) at the moment of our birth – and generally throughout our lives – affect our personality, mood and affairs.
We are going to test this hypothesis.



Losing Weight? Losing Mass!

May 7th, 2009 | By mooeypoo | Category: Articles, Featured Articles, Physics

The “losing weight” trend is one of the better outcomes of reality TV, and it encourages people to take charge of their lives and live a healthier life. But there’s one thing that bugs me about this trend: The terminology.



How could Ilan Ramon’s Diary Survive the Fall from Space?

Oct 21st, 2008 | By mooeypoo | Category: Articles, Astronomy, Physics

Ramon’s personal diary fell close to 37 miles (almost 60 km) through the extreme conditions of re-entry. Unlike its human owner, it has survived the process and is now being restored and presented to the public in the Israeli Museum in Jerusalem.



Top 10 Ways to Know the Earth is Not Flat

Aug 19th, 2008 | By mooeypoo | Category: Articles, Astronomy, Party Trick

A few months ago I released an experiment video explaining how Eratosthenes calculated the circumference of the Earth using the shadow of sticks. The method was performed almost two millenia ago, and produced quite accurate results (considering the ‘equipment’ used). But it was far from being the only (or first) method to understand our planet’s [...]



The earth’s curvature is tasty

Mar 23rd, 2008 | By mooeypoo | Category: Astronomy, Experiments, Physics

If I sail a ship to the far far seas, continue on, and on, and on and– well, you got the point. Where will I find myself? Well, if I travel in a more-or-less straight line (ignoring weather or geography, or time constraints, or my pending homework) I will end up right where I started. [...]