Why Enzymes Have Revolutionised The Way We Disinfect

A look at the use of scientifically developed disinfectant in the form of powder and tablets and the spheres in which they are used....

International Space Station (ISS) - A Link With Aboriginal History

I am fortunate living in a region of Australia with one of the richest Aboriginal cultures and a living history. North East Arnhem land in the Northern Territory is located at the confluence of the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpenteria. As an Avid Astronomer I am always on the lookout for an opportunity to share the night sky with others. This day the two came together in a beautiful symmetry....

Are We Alone? A Look into Where Extra Terrestrials May Live

The question of if we're alone in the Universe is getting ever closer to being answered. This article looks at some of the places that aliens may be lurking in our solar system....

How Do Lasers Work?

Lasers are used every day. From helping perform surgery to a cool light show; lasers can be awesome or mundane. But have you ever wondered what a laser actually is?...

Things To Learn About Heat In Physics

Heat is often defined as energy in transit or the the flow of energy....

Wind Energy: Effective And Efficient Alternative Power Source

Though it is much less expensive to initially get subscriptions into the local electric company's grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by using the wind for one's energy needs while also becoming more independent....

How To Get Started In Backyard Astronomy

Often we will see and hear about telescopes, and have a preconceived notion that a telescope is essential to be able to do backyard astronomy, however this is not the case. Nor is it essential to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars to get started in backyard astronomy as a hobby....

Milky Way A Changing Galaxy

When someone asks you where you live, what do you say? You'll probably say your house. But, imagine not knowing what your house looks like. Here on Earth, we all live in the Milky Way galaxy which may actually look quite a bit different than we have thought for years....

Thermodynamics In Physics And Our Environment

Thermodynamics is the field of physics that describes and correlates the physical properties of macroscopic systems of matter and energy by relating such qualities temperature, pressure, and volume....

Harnessing Wind Power: Viable And Effective

To get energy from wind, we must focus on a concept known as kinetic energy. Whereas many wind projects have been turned down in many areas such as the Cape Cod wind energy project other regions are embracing such technologies....