Glossary – Light-year
A unit for measuring distance.1 light-year is about equivalent to 9 trillion km.This unit of measurement is called 'light-year' because it is the distance that light can travel during one…
A unit for measuring distance.1 light-year is about equivalent to 9 trillion km.This unit of measurement is called 'light-year' because it is the distance that light can travel during one…
A supernova refers to the explosion of a giant star.It occurs at the end of a star's lifecycle.The shockwave resulting from a supernova is so powerful that it will typically…
A molecule that comes from the bark of the cinchona tree, native to Peru.Commonly used to treat fever, pain, swelling, and even malaria.