Adam Mann

Aug 12, 2024 | snexplores.org | Adam Mann

arid: A description of dry areas of the world, where the climate brings toolittle rainfall or other precipitation to support much plant growth. astronaut: Someone trained to travel into space for research and exploration. atom: The basic unit of a chemical element. Atoms are made up of a dense nucleus that contains positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons. The nucleus is orbited by a cloud of negatively charged electrons.

Jul 30, 2024 | snexplores.org | Adam Mann

black hole: A region of space having a gravitational field so intense that no matter or radiation (including light) can escape. colleague: Someone who works with another; a co-worker or team member. cosmic: An adjective that refers to the cosmos — the universe and everything within it. galaxy: A group of stars — and usually invisible, mysterious dark matter — all held together by gravity. Giant galaxies, such as the Milky Way, often have more than 100 billion stars.

Jul 22, 2024 | snexplores.org | Adam Mann

aerospace: A research field devoted to the study of Earth’s atmosphere and the space beyond or to aircraft that travel in the atmosphere and space. astronaut: Someone trained to travel into space for research and exploration. biology: The study of living things. The scientists who study them are known as biologists. cancer: Any of more than 100 different diseases, each characterized by the rapid, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

Jul 17, 2024 | snexplores.org | Adam Mann |Bethany Brookshire |Lisa Grossman |Christopher Crockett

For a long time, scientists thought Venus was geologically dead. But newfound evidence suggests active volcanoes may be common on this second planet from the sun. The finding emerged during a careful review of photos taken more than 30 years ago. “This definitely is another step in the path to understanding Venus as a living, breathing world,” says Paul Byrne. He works at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. A planetary scientist, he did not take part in the new study.

Jun 13, 2024 | snexplores.org | Adam Mann |Lisa Grossman |Maria Temming

asteroid: A rocky object in orbit around the sun. Most asteroids orbit in a region that falls between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Astronomers refer to this region as the asteroid belt. astronomy: The area of science that deals with celestial objects, space and the physical universe. People who work in this field are called astronomers. basin: (in geology) A low-lying area, often below sea level. It collects water, which then deposits fine silt and other sediment on its bottom.