Category Archives: Science

How Solar Cells Work

Posted on May 18, 2011 by RationalMatthew

Solar cells sit there on your rooftop absorbing light and converting it into electricity. But given that they require no power source other than the sun, and they have no moving parts, did you ever wonder how they work? I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis

Posted on April 7, 2011 by RationalMatthew

It’s funny that with arctic locations, the peak season for visitors is generally the middle of summer. While I accept that midsummer in these cold parts of the globe is crazy good fun due to parties, saunas and the general … Continue reading →

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