Category Archives: earth

Sparkling Spray Of Stars Seen

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

William Herschel discovered this fascinating object during his great sky surveys in the late 18th century. He first noticed the bright cluster in January 1784 and the brightest part of the visually more elusive smudge of the glowing gas clouds … Continue reading →

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Difference Between Earthquake Focus and the Epicenter

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

There is a lot of terminology that can confuse geographic enthusiast. Focus, Hypocenter, Epicenter? What does that exactly mean? When we spoke about seismic waves we mentioned that they originate from different areas. The point of which the wave originates … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Can Provide Economic Stimulus

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Renewable energy production can provide long-term economic growth and thousands of new green jobs for the United States, while helping to reduce reliance on oil and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Biotechnology Industry Organization today called on Congress to include … Continue reading →

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Coal should be warming concern: scientists

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Rashid Faridi

Researchers and officials concerned about global warming have focused on oil usage, but scientists on Wednesday said liquefied coal could have a greater affect on global climate change. Global warming scenarios are based on oil reserves, but those reserves will … Continue reading →