Tag: sun
Why Are There Two Tides a Day?
Dig into how the Sun and Moon are responsible for the tides on Earth, and what this force looks like on other celestial bodies.
Fusion Energy: Unlocking the Power of the Stars
Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume.
This Is What the Sun's Wind Sounds Like! (Very Creepy)
Does the Sun make sound? Yes! and it's very unsettling!
The Place Where the Sun Never Sets
There are some places in the world where the sun doesn't set for months or doesn't rise for months - leading to phenomena known as the midnight sun and polar nights. How do the people living in these places live their lives differently from those with nor...
536 AD: The Year That The Sun Disappeared
From late 535 AD to 536, written records from across the world suggest a huge climate catastrophe. Dubbed the year "without a summer", the sun was completely dimmed and shadows were invisible even at noon. The cause of of the "worst year to be alive in hi...