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 Hi Brian, Unfortunately, I was not that lucky. However, I will never forget the lunar eclipse on the day we had our written exam in physics in high school. In order not to miss it, we had to hurry through the exam. We assambled in the school yard, each one of us equipped with a piece of flat glas, a candle, and matches. We lit the ...

 Hi Carly,  It varies, depends on the job you take, and you set your priorities. Having three kids I 've always chosen jobs that provide a lot of flexibility in work hours. With that you can then set your priority whether a family event is more important than a conference, for instance. However, there will be conflicts ...

Hi Kelsey, Good observation. The color of light corresponds to the energy the photons carry. In the case of auroras the energy emitted is determined by the precipitating particles as well as  the atmosphere (temperature, composition). How and how much energy the  particles gain inside the magnetosphere is still one of the  ...

Hi  Jackie, We  had a big dog when I went to school and I was in charge of the daily feeding, walking. It tought me to  plan  the day accordingly,  and  taking care of my responsbilities whether I am in the mood for it or not. As a scientist you need to be able to plan a larger project and to establish a ...