A B Forbes
Bio
Someone with a lifelong passion for that gargantuan area we call the universe. I also write stories about life itself. Enjoy
Stories (64/0)
- Top Story - December 2023
Our Incredible EyesTop Story - December 2023
Here are three of my short articles. British spelling. 1/3 Early primitive life on Earth had no eyes; then came simple eyespots or light receptors. Now, for the first time, organisms could detect some light and be aware of their environment.
By A B Forbes3 months ago in Education
Can Light Travel Forever?
Here are five of my short-form stories containing roughly 150 words each. British spelling 1/5 Light is electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Humans can only see part of the light spectrum in the range of 400 to 700 nanometres.
By A B Forbes3 months ago in Earth
The Gold Element (AU) Atomic Number 79
British spelling Every atom has an atomic number, which is the number of protons in its nucleus, its centre. The lightest element, hydrogen, has atomic number 1, gold has atomic number 79, lead has 82 protons in its nucleus, therefore atomic number 82, and so on.
By A B Forbes4 months ago in Earth
Outer Space Is Closer Than You Think
Outer space is the expanse that exists beyond the Earth's atmosphere and the area between celestial bodies. When we look up at the night sky, it appears to be full of stars and other objects, but in reality, almost all of that gargantuan area we call the universe is empty space, a vacuum.
By A B Forbes4 months ago in Education
The Earth’s Companion
British spelling. The Moon. Most scientists agree that our moon came into existence about 4.5 billion years ago. It formed from ejected material thrown out into space when a planet roughly the size of Mars collided with the young Earth. It is also thought that the collision is the reason the Earth is tilted on its axis by over 23 degrees; this tilt is responsible for the different seasons we witness on our planet each year.
By A B Forbes4 months ago in Earth