January 18, 2019

What would happen if the earth suddenly stopped spinning?

Buildings would topple. Mountains would crumble. Seas would slosh into your bedroom. If Earth suddenly put on the brakes, everything and everyone on it would suddenly […]
January 18, 2019

Why is it summer in Australia when it’s winter in Europe?

We have four seasons because the Earth doesn’t sit up straight: It’s tilted on its axis. As it orbits the sun, the planet’s slight slouch exposes […]
January 18, 2019

Why are days longer in the summer and shorter in the winter?

The Earth is tilted 23.5 degree on its axis. During the course of its path or revolution around the Sun, it is either tilted toward or […]
January 18, 2019

What would earth be like if it weren’t tilted?

An Earth with a perfect posture would be a little boring. Instead of seasons, the weather would be pretty much the same year-round, affected only by […]