Explore Physics of Space Weather

Some basic concepts find applications in many, many places throughout science, especially physical ...
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Mechanics is the term used to refer to one of the main branches of the science of physics. ...
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Electricity and magnetism are two closely related and very important topics within the science ...
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The scientific field of thermal physics is concerned with heat and temperature. When we delve ...
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Atoms and the minute particles from which they are made strongly influence the nature of many ...
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Some concepts are used in many different fields of science and serve as a general purpose "toolbox" ...
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Did you know that the
Polar
Regions of the Earth have unique forms of
life
adapted to
extreme
environments?
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Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
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Dip-slip faultxDip-slip fault : Dip-slip faults are inclined fractures where the blocks have mostly shifted vertically. If the rock mass above an inclined fault moves down, the fault is termed normal, whereas if the rock above the fault moves up, the fault is termed reverse.
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Research Highlights
As turboprop and jet aircraft climb or descend under certain atmospheric conditions, they can inadvertently "seed" mid-level clouds, causing narrow bands of snow or rain to develop and fall to...
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