The History of Fire on Earth: From a World Without Fire to Frequent Occurrences

The History of Fire on Earth: From a World Without Fire to Frequent Occurrences

Jakarta – Drought and hot temperatures are currently affecting most areas of the Earth, making them vulnerable to fires. Interestingly, it turns out that there was a very long period of no fire at all on Earth. Now we know that Earth is the only planet that we know of that has experienced fire. Even … Read more

The Number of Tectonic Plates and Their Impact on Earth’s Surface

The Number of Tectonic Plates and Their Impact on Earth’s Surface

KOMPAS.com – Earth’s tectonic plates are one of the factors that often trigger earthquakes in most regions of the world. Especially in countries whose territory is on the line of tectonic plates. Like Indonesia, most of whose territory lies along the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate. The formation of tectonic plates is inseparable from … Read more

– “NASA’s Discovery of Water-Rich Clay Minerals on Asteroid Bennu”

– “NASA’s Discovery of Water-Rich Clay Minerals on Asteroid Bennu”

“Initial analysis showed that these are samples with abundant water content in the form of hydrated clay minerals. These contain carbon, both organic and mineral molecules,” Nelson described at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, USA. Scientists hope that material from the asteroid Bennu will help answer some questions about the origin of life and … Read more

The True Colors of the Moon: Gray, Green, Orange, and More

The True Colors of the Moon: Gray, Green, Orange, and More

Jakarta – The Blue Moon phenomenon has recently appeared in the Indonesian sky. Despite the name ‘Blue Moon’, it appears bright orange on Earth. In fact, usually the Moon looks like a disc of white, gray, yellow, or orange. So, what color Moon really? Moon Color: Gray to Green Ever seen a photo of the … Read more

The Most Expensive Precious Metal: Rhodium – 5.5 Times More Valuable Than Gold

The Most Expensive Precious Metal: Rhodium – 5.5 Times More Valuable Than Gold

It is a very rare precious metal and is about 5.5 times more valuable than gold. Gold, due to its durability and attractive appearance, is one of the most expensive precious metals. But much more expensive than gold is another metal that you most likely have at home, and it is called rhodium, writes IFLScience. … Read more

Scientists Discover Hot Plumes on the Far Side of the Moon – CNN Indonesia

Scientists Discover Hot Plumes on the Far Side of the Moon – CNN Indonesia

CNN Indonesia Monday, 24 Jul 2023 19:10 WIB Hot plumes on the far side of the Moon were tracked. (NASA/ARC/MIT Archives) Jakarta, CNNIndonesia — Scientist found a big hot blob on the far side Moon which is relatively rare found outside the Earth. What phenomenon is this? The new study suggests the hot plumes may … Read more

The Mystery of the Moving Stones at Death Valley: Solved in 2014

The Mystery of the Moving Stones at Death Valley: Solved in 2014

Jakarta – At Racetrack Playa, a dry lake bed in Death Valley National Park in California, United States, there is a strange phenomenon that is hard to explain. The stones there can move and walk independently over a considerable distance. These rocks traverse the Death Valley area and leave trails that look stunning when viewed … Read more

Slow Sinking: The Threat of Land Subsidence and Sea Level Rise in New York City and Beyond

Slow Sinking: The Threat of Land Subsidence and Sea Level Rise in New York City and Beyond

New York City is sinking slowly but surely into the Atlantic Ocean. Researchers have recently shown that the city is getting 1 to 2 millimeters closer to sea level every year. Combined with sea level rise and intensified storms, this could increase the risk of devastating floods. “Most headlines say skyscrapers are the real problem, … Read more