The far side of the Moon
The Moon always shows the same face to the Earth. The reason is simple: it rotates on its axis in exactly the same time it takes to orbit our planet. Even though we cannot see it, we might assume the hidden side is similar to the one we know… but it is not, and we may now finally understand why.
Alien life in caves
When we think about the search for extraterrestrial life, we often imagine giant telescopes pointed at distant stars or rovers digging through Martian dust. But another surprising frontier in understanding how life might exist on other worlds lies beneath our feet.
Round and round goes the Sun
When we think of the rotation of celestial bodies, we immediately picture the Earth spinning once every 24 hours, or the Moon rotating so slowly that it always shows us the same face. The Sun rotates too, but not in the simple way a solid planet does.
The mystery of minty coolness
When you chew a mint sweet or brush your teeth with a menthol toothpaste, you often experience an intense sensation of freshness that feels almost like real cold. You step away from the sink, take a sip of water, and suddenly everything seems icy, even the air you breathe. But what is really happening in your body, and why does mint create such a vivid impression?
The far side of the Moon
Alien life in caves
Round and round goes the Sun
The mystery of minty coolness
