Articles for tag: Astronomy, gravity, moon, Physics, Space Science

moon

The Gravity of the Situation: Why You Weigh Less on the Moon

Suhail Ahmed

Step onto the Moon and the scale plays a delightful trick: your weight plummets, your steps feel springy, and suddenly the body you know behaves like it’s learning a new dance. Behind that thrill is a story of mass, distance, and the quiet pull of worlds – nothing mystical, just the universe’s rules applied in ...

Microgravity

The Strangest Ways Scientists Have Tested Gravity (Including in Minecraft!)

Annette Uy

The enigmatic force of gravity has long intrigued scientists, inspiring them to devise innovative ways to study its effects. From dropping objects from towering heights to conducting intricate experiments in virtual worlds, the quest to understand gravity has led researchers down some truly peculiar paths. This article delves into the fascinating and sometimes bizarre methods ...