Learn what a coronal mass ejection (CME) is, how it forms, and its effects on Earth, including geomagnetic storms and auroras. Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) – Definition, Causes, and Effects Recently updated ! This entry was posted on October 17, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 17, 2026)
Learn what a gene is in biology, including gene structure, function, expression, regulation, inheritance, and the number of human genes. What Is a Gene? Definition, Structure, Function, and Inheritance Recently updated ! This entry was posted on October 14, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 14, 2026)
Calculate wind chill in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Learn the formula, see examples and a chart, and understand cold weather risks. Wind Chill – Definition, Calculator, Formula, and Chart Recently updated ! This entry was posted on October 13, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 13, 2026)
Learn what a pulley is, how it works, and the types of pulleys. Includes mechanical advantage, formulas, examples, and physics problems. Pulley – Definition, Types, How It Works, and Physics Formulas Recently updated ! This entry was posted on October 10, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 18, 2026)
An asteroid is a small rocky, metallic, or carbon-rich body orbiting the Sun. Learn about types, formation, impacts, threats, and exploration. Asteroid – Definition, Types, Formation, Composition, and Facts Recently updated ! This entry was posted on October 7, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 17, 2026)
Learn how biogeochemical cycles move matter through living organisms, air, water, soil, rocks, and Earth’s interior. Biogeochemical Cycles – Definition, Types, and How They Work Recently updated ! This entry was posted on October 6, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 17, 2026)
Learn about the pineal gland, its anatomy, melatonin production, circadian rhythms, disorders, calcification, and health. Pineal Gland – Function, Anatomy, Melatonin, and Disorders Recently updated ! This entry was posted on October 3, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 11, 2026)
Learn what climate is, how it differs from weather, what controls it, climate types, variability, models, and paleoclimate. Climate – Definition, Types, Classification, and Examples Recently updated ! This entry was posted on September 30, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 11, 2026)
Learn oxidation number rules, how to assign oxidation numbers, common exceptions, periodic table trends, and worked examples. Oxidation Number – Rules, Examples, and How to Find It This entry was posted on September 29, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 4, 2026)