January 30, 2019

Where exactly is island of garbage?

You’ll find it 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from shore in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean midway between Hawaii and California. Bleach bottles and old […]
January 30, 2019

Why is there an island of garbage in the Pacific Ocean?

Soda bottles tumble into the surf. Garbage cans fall off ships. Grocery bags blow out to sea. About 260 million tons (235.9 mt) of plastic are […]
January 30, 2019

What about marine mammals and seabirds that don’t have gills?

Dolphins, seals, whales, sea lions, manatees – these aquatic creatures live in world of water, but their drinking habits are more in line with those of […]
January 25, 2019

Do all the planets in the solar system spin?

Yes, but different rates and, in some cases, directions. Venus spins so slowly that its year (roughly 225 Earth days) is shorter than its day (the […]