Learn about the Fermi paradox and examine possible reasons why we have not found intelligent extraterrestrial life (aliens). The Fermi Paradox This entry was posted on November 14, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 16, 2026)
Learn about red sprites. Discover how they work and how they differ from lightning and other transient luminous events. Red Sprites – Like Lightning But Different This entry was posted on November 12, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 14, 2026)
Get radium facts. Learn about the history, properties, and sources of this radioactive element, with symbol Ra and atomic number 88. Radium Facts – Element 88 Symbol Ra This entry was posted on November 11, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 18, 2024)
Learn whether radioactive elements glow, how they produce light, and whether it's true that radiation is green. Do Radioactive Elements Glow? Is Radiation Green? This entry was posted on November 8, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 16, 2025)
Learn what a redox reaction is and how to identify and balance redox reactions. Explore oxidation, reduction, and oxidation numbers. Redox Reactions – Identify and Balance Oxidation and Reduction This entry was posted on November 7, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 12, 2026)
Learn about mitosis, including mitosis phases, importance, location, and differences in animal and plant cells. Mitosis Phases, Importance, and Location This entry was posted on November 5, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 23, 2026)
Discover why we have seasons on Earth. Explore the impact of distance to the Sun and axial tilt. Also we whether other planets have seasons. Why Do We Have Seasons on Earth? This entry was posted on November 4, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 18, 2025)
Get platinum element facts. Learn about the metal's properties, uses, sources, biological role, and isotopes. Platinum Element Facts – Pt or Atomic Number 78 This entry was posted on November 1, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 9, 2023)