by Kenneth Lyngaas | May 11, 2017
A photovoltaic cell ( solar cells) is a term used to describe devices that convert solar radiation directly to electricity. PV’s are a sort of semiconductor that catches the light and turn into pure and clean power. These devices are sound and smoke-free, no moving parts.
by Kenneth Lyngaas | Mar 23, 2017
Volcanism is a term used to describe the phenomena of volcanic activity. Significant volcanic eruptions spew massive amounts of ash into the atmosphere that absorb solar radiation, thus potentially generating a cooling effect on planetary temperatures.
by Kenneth Lyngaas | Aug 20, 2016
Daisyworld is the name of a mathematically based software program developed by James Lovelock to mimic an important element of the Earth-Sun system model when he was working on the Gaia hypothesis.
by Kenneth Lyngaas | Aug 15, 2016
The Atmosphere is a term used to describe the mixture of different gasses that surrounds Earth. These gases consist predominantly of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapour. Most people believe the atmosphere is thick.