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The Celestial Objects
Jupiter and Earth are two vastly different planets in our solar system, and they have several distinct characteristics and features that set them apart such as size and mass, composition, Atmosphere etc. As you may know, Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It has a diameter of about 139,822 kilometers (86,881 miles), which is approximately 11 times larger than Earth's diameter. Jupiter's mass is approximately 318 times greater than Earth's. Earth is the third planet from the Sun and has a diameter of about 12,742 kilometers (7,918 miles). It is relatively small compared to Jupiter.
Chantelle NashPublished 7 months ago in EarthLoss of Biodiversity
In the quiet shadows of our world, a tragedy unfolds. It's a story of silent extinction, of habitats fading into oblivion, and of creatures that once roamed freely now vanishing, one by one. The loss of biodiversity due to climate change and relentless human activities is not just an environmental crisis; it's a heart-wrenching tale of grief and despair.
Geldine MbaabuPublished 7 months ago in EarthThe Astonishing Migrations of Wildlife
The sky suddenly transforms into a vibrant orange hue, and as you gaze upwards, you're greeted by the breathtaking sight of countless butterflies. You've been fortunate enough to witness the awe-inspiring natural spectacle of the annual Monarch butterfly migration, which takes place each fall as the days shorten and temperatures drop in the northeastern United States and Canada.
Siphiwe Cassildah KhanyilePublished 7 months ago in EarthThe French Revolution
A turbulent time in late 18th-century France known as the French Revolution marked a turning point in world history by causing a significant upheaval in the political, social, and cultural spheres. We examine the causes, significant incidents, life-changing effects, and enduring legacy of this revolutionary era in this 600-word synopsis.
The KnowledgePublished 7 months ago in HistoryThe Unforgettable Embrace: Canada's World Cup Cricket Journey Before 2000
Cricket, a sport that unites nations and transcends boundaries, found a unique home in Canada. The picturesque landscapes, with their snow-covered peaks and pristine lakes, may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of cricket. Still, Canada has etched its name in the annals of the sport's history with its unforgettable tryst with the Cricket World Cup before the turn of the century.
melika amoueianPublished 7 months ago in HistoryJohn Calvin: French theologian and founder of Calvinism.
John Calvin: French theologian and founder of Calvinism. John Calvin was a French theologian, born in Noyon, in the north of France, in 1509. He is considered the founder of Calvinism, a branch of Protestantism that spread throughout Europe and America.
josias alvesPublished 7 months ago in HistoryIs there life on other worlds
Exists life on other planets? The quickest answering to this is question is, we still don't know but the hunt has picked up since the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2021 and intriguing new possibilities have emerged. In the search for these signs, the best that scientists Smite manage is an estimate of the probability of life and that is exactly what has happened. The JWST has discovered evidence of carbon-based molecules in the atmosphere of an ocean world. The exoplanet known as K218B is a tantalising target for astronomers as they search for life beyond the solar system and James Webb Telescope has discovered that the planet could be an ocean or hyphen world replete with vital ingredients for life. K218B has a radius between two and three times larger than Earth's and located 120 light years away from the solar system. The new results showed traces of carbon dioxide and methane in K218B’s atmosphere without detecting ammonia which likely indicates that a water ocean under a hydrogen-rich atmosphere with mass around 8.6 times that of Earth and located in its cool star's habitable zone. The region which is neither too hot nor too cold to host liquid water. K218B is an example of a planet with a size between Earth and the solar system mice giant Neptune these worlds are referred to as sub Neptunes and are unlike inner planets in the solar system which makes them something of a mystery to astronomers who are currently debating the nature of their atmospheres. This research should help start to lift the veil surrounding the atmospheres and environmental conditions of both subnet dunes and hyphen worlds. In addition, to turning up carbon molecules the JWSD findings also show the possible presence of something potentially more exciting in the atmosphere of K218B. The Space Telescope seems to have detected dimethyl sulphide which on Earth is only produced as a byproduct of life mainly created by phytoplankton. The team is cautious about this detection which is far less certain than the presence of carbon molecules. This sense of caution has to be applied to the K218B findings in general when it comes to speculating about alien life. Even if the planet has a liquid water ocean and an atmosphere containing carbon molecules that doesn't necessarily mean it Harbours life or that the exoplanet could even support living things at all. With a width of around 2.6 times that of Earth the planet's size means its interior contains high pressurised similar to Neptune but with a thinner atmosphere and an ocean surface this means the planet may be boiling away liquid water making its oceans too hot to host life. Assessing the composition of the atmospheres of Distant Worlds like K218B is no easy task because the light that reflects off their atmospheres is very faint compared to the light from their apparent Stars. The team's findings reflect data collected by the JWD during just two transits of K218B across the face of its parent star. More observations of the exoplanets are on the way but the team behind these findings thinks what they have seen thus far is already proof of the power of the JWST with the ultimate goal being the identification of life on a habitable exoplanet which would transform our understanding of our place in the universe. These new findings are a promising step towards a deeper understanding of Haitian worlds in this Quest but what do I know.
Mohamed Abdallah Abdoul-HalimPublished 7 months ago in History"Flora and Fauna: A Symphony of Life in Nature"
Nature creates a breathtaking symphony of life through its flora and wildlife, weaving it into the enormous tapestry of our world. Every component of the natural world has a special part to play in this complicated composition, from the soaring trees of the Amazon rainforest to the delicate petals of a wildflower in a meadow, and from the majestic grace of a bald eagle in flight to the hardworking buzz of a honeybee in a garden. It has also provided resources for human existence and greatly improved our quality of life.
Misha story writerPublished 7 months ago in Earth