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Ozone Gas (O3) & the Ozone Layer
Ozone manifests as pale blue gas. The ozone layer, a concentrated region in the stratosphere, protects Earth from damage by UV rays....
Sylvia Rose
3 days ago3 min read
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Lodestones: Natural Ferromagnetic Compass
Lodestones are naturally magnetized. Primarily composed of iron oxide, they provide a key to understanding navigation and the Earth's...
Sylvia Rose
Apr 43 min read
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How Spacecraft Avoid Burning Up on Reentry
Spacecraft re-entering Earth's atmosphere must navigate intense heat and friction. Primary defenses against burning up include heat...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 313 min read
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Red Sea Crisis Editorial: Proxy Wars & Strategies
The Red Sea crisis begins in October 19, 2023. The Houthi movement in Yemen ignites the conflict by launching missiles and armed drones...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 285 min read
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Israel-Palestine Editorial: History to Modern Warfare
The modern Israel-Palestine conflict has torn up Middle East for over a century. Israel and Palestine both claim rights going back to...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 284 min read
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Wildfires & Climate Change: Lethal Cycle
Wildfires rage through forest, savannah and even urban regions. Frequency and intensity of wildfires increase dramatically as they're fed...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 284 min read
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Houthi Rebels: Origins & Warfare
The Houthi rebels, Ansar Allah ("Supporters of God") , are a Zaydi Shia movement from northern Yemen. A powerful force in the Yemeni...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 266 min read
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Nerve Agents (Nerve Gas) as Weapons
Nerve agents are among the most dangerous substances known. With capacity for mass suffering and death, they disrupt how nerves send...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 253 min read
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Weapons of Mass Destruction: United States
There are three main types of WMDs: nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. For decades in modern history the United States develops...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 255 min read
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Gaza, West Bank: Hamas & Fatah
Hamas and Fatah are the two main political parties of Palestine, with Hamas controlling the Gaza Strip and Fatah governing the West Bank....
Sylvia Rose
Mar 246 min read
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Gaza Strip: Cause & Effects of War
The Gaza Strip is a narrow territory bordering Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. It's one of the most densely populated areas in...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 246 min read
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Iraq: Mesopotamia to Modern Middle East
Iraq is the place civilization begins. Ancient Mesopotamia emerges in the fertile crescent of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Today a...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 217 min read
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Transistors: Function of Switches & Amps
A transistor is a semiconductor device. It can operate as either a switch or an amplifier. Made from materials like silicon or...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 193 min read
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Houthi War in Yemen: Politics & Motivations
Yemen, at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is a country long in conflict. Recent US military airstrikes targeting Houthi forces...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 185 min read
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Four Holy Beasts of Taiwan: Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise & Unicorn
The Four Holy Beasts (四聖獸), Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, and Unicorn, are integral to Taiwanese culture. Each beast represents unique...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 174 min read
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Taiwan: Ancient Culture to Modern Economy
Taiwan is an island off the southeastern coast of China, with thousands of years of history marked by diverse cultures, agricultural...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 166 min read
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Cryptocurrency: How to Buy & Use Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital currency launched in 2009. It can be an investment opportunity or method for online transactions. Bitcoin operates...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 143 min read
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Cryptocurrency: Finance in the Space Age
Cryptocurrency is a revolutionary financial technology of the 21st century. As digital or virtual currencies secured by cryptography,...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 145 min read
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Canada in Space: Canadarm(s) & Dextre
Canada's space program includes the Canadarm2, an extendible arm on the International Space Station, and multitalented robot Dextre....
Sylvia Rose
Mar 144 min read
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Pakistan: Ancient Cultures to Nuclear Power
Pakistan is one of the world’s oldest civilizations and a modern nuclear power rising in the world space race. Pakistan's history is...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 148 min read
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