Auroras, also known as the Northern and Southern Lights, are one of the most spectacular natural phenomena that occur in our planet’s atmosphere. These mesmerizing light displays have been observed and studied for centuries, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that we began to understand the science behind theirRead More →
Rainbows are one of the most beautiful natural phenomena that we can witness on Earth. The colorful arcs that appear in the sky after a rain shower never cease to captivate our imagination. But, have you ever wondered how rainbows are formed? In this article, we will explore the scienceRead More →
The sky is one of the most beautiful and mysterious parts of our natural environment. On a clear day, we can look up and see a vast expanse of blue stretching out before us. But why is the sky blue? This question has puzzled scientists and non-scientists alike for centuries,Read More →
Dark matter is one of the most intriguing and perplexing phenomena in the universe. It makes up roughly 85% of the matter in the universe and is responsible for the formation and structure of galaxies. However, despite its importance, we still know very little about it. In this article, weRead More →
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is one of the most breathtaking natural phenomena on our planet. However, while many people have seen photos or videos of this spectacle, not everyone knows why the colors of the Northern Lights constantly change. In this article, we will exploreRead More →
Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform operations on data. In contrast to classical computing, which uses bits that can have only two values (0 or 1), quantum computing uses quantum bits, or qubits, which can represent a 0, a 1,Read More →
Or Graur, University of Portsmouth Will time ever stop? – Casandra, aged 11, Epsom, UK Time began when the universe did. How – and if – the universe ends will determine whether time will end as well. We think the universe started out squeezed into an infinitely small space. ForRead More →
Sandra C Chapman, University of Warwick Solar cycle 25 is kicking off in style. Our sun has a cycle of activity and as it becomes more active, there will be more sightings of the northern (and southern) lights. That is what is happening this winter. As well as emitting sunlight,Read More →
Samantha Lawler, University of Regina Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. Have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Send it to CuriousKidsCanada@theconversation.com. Why are the northern lights only spotted at areas around the poles? — Naba, 9, Oakville, Ont. The northern lights are alsoRead More →
Mario Borunda, Oklahoma State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why does gravity pull us down and not up? – Gracie, age 9, Brookline, Massachusetts Gravity is the reason thingsRead More →
