Scientists have thought for awhile that pulsars could be used as a sort of galactic positioning system, and astronomers have published the most advanced topographical map of Titan to date!

Flat Framework: 2D Hexagonal and Square Packing

Square close packing in two dimensions is a method of arranging spheres or particles in a two-dimensional plane in a square-like pattern. This arrangement involves placing the...

Layered Perfection: 3D Closed Packing from Hexagonal Layers"

The process of obtaining three-dimensional (3D) close packing from hexagonal layers involves stacking two-dimensional hexagonal layers one above the other in a specific...

What causes different kinds of weather? What is wind and where does it come from? How can pressure systems help us predict the weather? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Understanding weather systems is the key to reliable...

Moray is the name of the Incan agricultural laboratory that was likely used to cultivate resistant and hearty varieties of plants high in the Andes. The site is not on the typical tourist agenda; however, it is included in the boleto...

In this video, I go into more detail on the anatomy of the frontal lobe, and the functions of the various regions in the frontal lobe. I define gyri and sulci, and even show a video of someone with Broca's aphasia, which shows how damage...

For their size and impact, hurricanes are often called the greatest storms on Earth. They expend a tremendous amount of energy through the water cycle, and through wind, to maintain the balance of the atmosphere. Known by different names...