Facts about Earth and the universe

Climate refers to the long-term weather patterns of a particular region or area. It is determined by a variety of factors, including latitude, elevation, topography, ocean currents, and atmospheric circulation. Climate plays an important role in shaping the natural environment, including the types of plants...

While our planet is of endless fascination to us and we are yet to discover so much of how it functions, it is only one tiny part of an infinite universe. Thanks to an endless supply of curiosity and various technological advancements, we are also able to find out more about the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere....

An atmosphere is a complex gaseous layer which surrounds different planets and even some planetary satellites. The location and function of the atmosphere help to determine the nature of the planet it surrounds. Earth's atmosphere is special in that it allows life on the planet, something which has...

Although there is no evidence of there being life on the Moon, it is not an exact sphere with a flat surface. The Moon has a fascinating terrain which declares its history with various features. The Moon's surface is so intriguing to us that we have a division of planetary science dedicated to its study...

We tend to think of stars and the sun as being different, but they are actually the same type of object. The main difference between them is their distance from the earth. The sun is a star like any other in form and function, but our sun is special because it allows us to have life on this planet. Without...