Kenedy Njuki
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How Seasons Work In Other Planets
The fourth planet from the Sun, Mars, has an interesting seasonal cycle with four distinct seasons that last roughly four Earth months each. In winter, it can reach shockingly low temperatures—-90°F (-68°C)—which turns the land into a frozen wasteland. Mars experiences sharp seasonal variations because it lacks large quantities of water, like oceans, to buffer its extremely high temperatures.
By Kenedy Njukia day ago in Fiction
The Insane Biology Of The Sand Worm
Frank Herbert introduced giant sandworms to the list of creatures, unlocking a new fear. Could these beings really exist? Looking at paleontology books, we found that giant insects once dominated the Earth. The largest worm ever recorded was aquatic and measured 1 foot. Currently, the largest worm on Earth is the giant Gippsland earthworm in Australia, measuring up to 10 ft. But on the planet Arrakis, sandworms reach 1300 ft in length, playing a vital role in the ecosystem. While it sounds plausible in theory, scientists say such worms couldn't survive on Earth due to gravity and physics. This makes them larger than even the biggest dinosaurs. Bringing sandworms to Earth would have many challenges, so let's hope they stay on distant planets
By Kenedy Njuki6 days ago in Fiction
Freeze Yourself To Live Forever
So, here's the deal - when it comes to freezing people to potentially revive them in the future, it's a bit sketchy. Companies can't make any promises about bringing someone back to life. One lady, Jean Hillier, was frozen after a night out and miraculously revived. Scientists think her body went into a hibernation-like state, slowing down her blood flow. Some experts believe that this concept of "hibernation" could be used for long space journeys, like to Mars. NASA is even considering putting astronauts into a deep sleep to conserve resources. Animals, like narwhals and Arctic squirrels, have some amazing abilities to withstand extreme cold. Humans can also freeze things, like their eggs, for later use. But when it comes to thawing out frozen bodies or brains, things get complicated. Reviving memories and personality is a whole other ball game, and it's a bit like trying to wake someone up from a deep unconscious state. In the end, the question remains - if you were brought back from being frozen, would you still be you? It's a tough call, even for the experts.
By Kenedy Njuki6 days ago in Fiction
Can We Achieve True Anti-Gravity?
Scientists have been exploring the idea of anti-gravity for many years. Could it exist? Maybe. By envisioning the trampoline stretching and curving in unconventional ways, scientists have explored modified theories of general relativity that introduce additional to space-time or propose new forces that could influence matter differently. This exploration has led to the development of various theoretical frameworks that could potentially explain and harness anti-gravity.
By Kenedy Njuki14 days ago in Fiction