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From Dust to Meteorite
Meteors and meteorites Meteors and meteorites are two nouns which in fact define the same interplanetary object, with the difference that the second reaches the ground, as we explained in the page dedicated to meteoroid classes. Both are meteoroids originating from the decay of comets or fragments of asteroids and were formed billions of years ago. Most meteorites are microscopic and vaporize in dense layers of the atmosphere. The fragments which have withstood atmospheric friction are usually “heavy weights”, remnants of rocks originally measuring a few centimeters to several tens of meters in diameter and weighing up to several hundred tons. Of course, such meteorite falls are extremely rare, and it is fortunate for the human species. How many meteorites fall on Earth? With each passing day, millions of microparticles of a tenth of a millimeter cover the earth’s surface. The quantity of meteoroids hitting the upper atmosphere each day varies between 0.4 and 110 tonnes per day with an estimated maximum of 300 tonnes per day (cf. CS Gradner et al., 2014), which brings the average to 33 tonnes depending on the NASA. Most of this dust burns in the atmosphere and does not reach the ground
By mahdiansyah2 years ago in Futurism
Marvel And DC Conflict
If you're a fan of comic books, you know that two major companies around the world - Marvel and DC - make entertainment content based on those books. The slightly darker side that some superpower movie buffs barely realize is about a renewed feud between the two companies. Of course, it is not the struggle of good against evil, but of a struggle over revenue, competitive position, and imaginary worlds.
By Judith Isidore2 years ago in Futurism
Was It Worth All The Fuss?
The world of anime films and series parallels its real counterpart in many things, such as the topics and ideas presented, in addition to the length of the series and the possibility of displaying it in the form of many parts as well. If you are a fan of the wide world of anime, you must have heard about the famous series Attack on Titan, which has been shown since 2013 and is still continuing in the show, but it has reached its last episodes, announcing the end of the story of the giants this year.
By Judith Isidore2 years ago in Futurism
New 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series LEGO Set Leaked
As of the writing of this article, we are still a few weeks away from the release of the Obi-Wan Kenobi television miniseries. It is probably the most highly anticipated Star Wars project since the second season of The Mandalorian. No doubt the return of the most beloved Scottish actor Ewan Mcgregor was a big boost. As we get closer and closer, and the hype is building, this might end up being one of the most-watched projects to come out of Disney+. At the very least, we have to hope that it will be better than the largely underwhelming The Book of Boba Fett.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The Devastating Rise And Fall Of Anakin Skywalker
Among the numerous stories that we've read and seen in the Star Wars universe, none of them resonate more strongly than the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker. The father of the hero we came to love when introduced in A New Hope, he is the namesake of the saga we all love.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' 1.3
The Man Who Fell to Earth just keeps getting better and better. The last few minutes of episode 1.3 were the best so far in this very fine series. Faraday tells the audience -- assembled in the narrative and whoever's watching the episode on Showtime or Amazon Prime or any way else on Planet Earth -- "I've come with a prototype for a quantum fusion process," and proceeds to make good on his claim by lighting London up in the night. England swings like a pendulum do.
By Paul Levinson2 years ago in Futurism
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series Composer Breaks Down Her Cherished Gift From John Williams
The music of Star Wars is forever associated with the name John Williams, and rightfully so. But from time to time, when the maestro is not available (or maybe not interested), some other composers get to write music or the saga, either for the big screen (like Michael Giacchino for Rogue One or John Powell for Solo) or for tv (like Kevin Kiner for The Clone Wars and Rebels or Ludwig Göransson for The Mandalorian).
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Did Alec Guinness Really Hate 'Star Wars'?
The first Star Wars movie (later renamed A New Hope) introduced the legendary Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Guinness was an acclaimed actor who had already won important prizes like BAFTA and an Academy Award by the time he did Star Wars.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Hot Toys Commemorating The 20th Anniversary Of ‘Attack Of The Clones’ With Five New 1/6 Scale Figures And Teases More To Come
Hot Toys is known for manufacturing high-quality Star Wars collectibles and in recent years they have dedicated special attention to the Attack of the Clones line with previous figures like Yoda, Count Dooku, and Jango Fett, the latter still being up for preorder at Sideshow collectibles.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The Full History Behind Han Solo's Famous Blaster
The blaster that shot first. Or did it? Whether you believe Han shot first or not, either way you’re talking about his iconic blaster, the DL-44. While fans often know a lot about each lightsaber that the main characters wield, the trillions of non-Force sensitive beings in the Star Wars galaxy will likely never see one. Blasters are, by far, the weapon of choice for security forces, bounty hunters, and your average civilian living through the chaos and danger that is the Star Wars galaxy.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The History Of One Of 'Star Wars’ Most Mysterious Characters
Darth Plagueis is considered one of the most mysterious characters of the Star Wars saga, for, overall, he has very little exposure and is mainly known through the lore of his apprentice Sheev Palpatine. According to legend, Plagueis was, in his early life, a great and wise Dark Lord of the Sith who had been trained by Sith Master Darth Tenebrous, a legendary artisanal starship designer and a great scientist.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism