Scientists use a variety of sophisticated methods to measure the size of a star, blending the art of observation with the precision of modern science. This process involves collecting data from telescopes equipped to peer deeply into the cosmos, beyond the dust and gas that scatter throughout the Milky Way. Light One primary technique used… Continue reading The Largest Star in the Universe Is 1,700x Bigger Than Our Sun
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Caspian Sea: The World’s Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)
The formation of the Caspian Sea unfolded over millions of years. Unlike the oceans, this body of water is not the result of tectonic plate movement or continental drift. Instead, it emerged through a combination of tectonic activity, geological processes and climatic changes. During the late Cretaceous period, around 70 to 60 million years ago,… Continue reading Caspian Sea: The World’s Largest Lake (Yes, You Read That Right)
What’s the Largest Pyramid in the World?
Egypt is home to a few of the largest pyramids, but the world’s largest pyramid is on another continent. Here are five of the biggest ancient pyramids by volume in descending order. 5. Bent Pyramid Located at the royal necropolis of Dahshur, this ancient pyramid gets its name because of its unique bent appearance. It… Continue reading What’s the Largest Pyramid in the World?
Washed away: a struggle to make sense of the largest flood in modern Australian history | NSW and Queensland floods 2022
Long after they had receded, visual reminders of how powerful the waters were that inundated communities in the Northern Rivers endured The rain battering our roof came in violent waves, reaching crescendos that seemed impossible to exceed, only to ramp up further and further throughout the night. Messages between friends and neighbours filled my phone… Continue reading Washed away: a struggle to make sense of the largest flood in modern Australian history | NSW and Queensland floods 2022