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Mythology
For thousands of years people have associated objects in the sky, the Earth, and aspects of their physical world with the gods and goddesses of their cultures. Through these pages, find out about the gods and goddesses of different cultures around the world, and the works of art people have created to give them expression.
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Myths about Sun
Many cultures around the world have interesting myths about the Sun, reflecting its importance ...Read more
Myths about Earth
In cultures around the world, humans have developed stories to help them understand how the ...Read more
Myths about Moon
Many cultures around the world have interesting myths about the Moon, reflecting its prominence ...Read more
Myths about the Solar System
Explore mythology associated with the planets of the solar system. ...Read more
Sky, Constellations, and Stars
Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens, the stars, and the patterns ...Read more
Classical Mythology
Compare the Greek and Roman pantheons, and learn which gods and goddesses are equivalent. ...Read more
Mythology Hangman
Are you a genius when it comes to mythology? Can you spell all those names? Try our hangman ...Read more
Historical Events
1/29 Friedrich Mohs, a German scientist who studied minerals, was born on this date in 1773 Details
1/31 Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite to orbit the Earth, was launched on this date in 1958 Details
2/1 Werner Heisenberg, a German physicist, died on this date in 1976 Details
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Did you know that Huizilopochtli was dressed with hummingbird feathers on his head?Did you know that, according to ancient Chinese myth, humans were generated from the fleas which lived on the body of the giant Pan-Ku?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?Shadow zone
xShadow zone : The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being b
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Research Highlights
Extended Period of Lower Solar Activity Linked to Changes in Sun's Conveyor Belt
A new analysis of the unusually long solar cycle that ended in 2008 suggests that one reason for the long cycle could be a stretching of the sun's conveyor belt, a current of plasma that circulates between...Read more
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