25 weird and wild solar system facts

With so many interesting solar system facts, we’ve narrowed them down to 25 of our favorites.  Our solar system consists of the sun and everything that orbits that sun, like the eight (once nine) planets we all know from elementary school. But the main planets, as diverse and fascinating as they are, are just the … Read more

Mars’ atmosphere: Facts about the composition and climate

Mars’ atmosphere is over 100 times thinner than Earth’s and is primarily composed of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and argon gases. Oxygized dust particles kicked up from the Martian surface fill the atmosphere turning Mars’ skies a rusty tan color, according to NASA.  Water exists on Mars but the atmosphere is too thin for it to … Read more

Sir Isaac Newton: Quotes, facts & biography

Sir Isaac Newton contributed significantly to the field of science over his lifetime. He invented calculus and provided a clear understanding of optics. But his most significant work had to do with forces, and specifically with the development of a universal law of gravitation and his laws of motion. Isaac Newton’s early life Born to … Read more