Myths about the Sky, Constellations, and Stars
Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens, the
stars, and the patterns they make in the sky with their gods and goddesses.
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stars, star patterns, and related gods and goddesses in various cultures.
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Did you know?
Did you know that the "
Seven Sisters" known to the Greeks is the same as the "
Flint Boys" known to the Navajo?
Did you know that the ancient Greeks revered Gaea as the Earth goddess, and that she was the mother of the Titans and the first humans?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
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Magnetic polarity reversalxMagnetic polarity reversal : A magnetic polarity reversal is a change of the earth's magnetic field to the opposite polarity. This has occurred at irregular intervals during geologic time.
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Research Highlights
Sumatra experiences frequent seismic activity because it is located near the boundary of two of Earth's tectonic plates. Earthquakes occur at 'subduction zones,' such as the one west of Indonesia, when...
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