No, you can’t really “dig to China.” But what if you could ride the so-called gravity train through the center of the Earth to the opposite side? How long would it take?
Apr 22nd: How Long Would It Take To Fall Through The Earth?
Tag: Everyday Einstein
Mar 25th: Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse! Is a Familiar Star About to Explode
Betelgeuse, a massive star in the Orion constellation, is dimming. Could it be about to explode in a spectacular supernova? What would that look like here on Earth?
Feb 26th: Have Scientists Discovered a Fifth Force?
Scientists may have discovered a fifth fundamental force of nature. But it’s an extraordinary claim requiring extraordinary evidence. What does it all mean?
Jan 22nd: Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Astronaut
Many of these space travelers are, of course, NASA astronauts. That means they went through a rigorous application and training process. So, what exactly does it take to be an astronaut?
Dec 25th: Rock or Alien Probe?
There’s a mysterious rock traveling through our solar system. Could it in fact not be a rock at all, but an alien probe?
Nov 27th: Could We Live on Mars?
How much is Mars really like Earth? Could our solar system neighbor become a travel destination in the future? Could we live there? Everyday Einstein investigates the Martian habitat.
Oct 23rd: Fascinating Facts About the International Space Station
How much do you know about the largest human-made object in space, the ISS? Here are cool facts about what it is, who lives there, and where you can see it.
Sep 25th: Asteroid, Meteor, Meteorite, and Comet: What’s the Difference?
Adding up all of the mass in every asteroid in our entire solar system totals only less than the mass of our Moon. But what’s the difference between asteroid, meteor, meteorite, and even comet?
Jul 24th: What is Antimatter?
Antimatter may sound like science fiction, but it actually surrounds us every day. So what is antimatter? more at #365DaysOfAstro with @QDTeinstein
Jun 26th: Why Do We Draw Stars with Five Points?
If stars are balls of gas, then why do we draw them as pointed or spiky objects? more with Sabrina from @quickdirtytips #365DaysOfAstro