Monthly Archives: May 2008

Destination Moon

“As I take man’s last step from the surface, back home for some time to come … I’d like to just [say] what I believe history will record — that America’s challenge of today has forged man’s destiny of tomorrow. … Continue reading

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How Glaciers Form And Flow

Glaciers are more-or-less permanent bodies of ice and compacted snow that have become deep enough and heavy enough to flow under their own weight. Today, glaciers are found in mountainous regions or in the very cold areas around the poles, … Continue reading

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Pollution and Acid Rain

What is Acid Rain? Acid rain is a result of air pollution. When any fuel is burnt, lots of different chemicals are produced. The smoke that comes from a fire or the fumes that come out of a car exhaust … Continue reading

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Venturing to Venus

An artist’s rendering of the Venus Express. An artist’s rendering of the Venus Express. In the twilight sky, low on the horizon, glows a brilliant body. Occasionally mistaken for a UFO, the planet is actually our nearest neighbor and Earth’s … Continue reading

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