When the Moon first formed, it was a sea of molten lava. The immense gravity of Earth stretched this molten sea, raising tides on both the near and far sides. But the Moon was spinning, and that ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Strolling along the beach, you find seashells and seaweed left behind by the receding tides at your feet. When you gaze up at the moon, you’re looking at the primary cause for the ebb ...

The Moon is not a fixed lantern in the sky but a slow-moving partner that is gradually edging away from Earth. That retreat is tiny on human timescales, yet over millions and billions of years it ...

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we break down the complicated science of tides and why some places have massive tidal swings while others do not. We also cover the role of ancient viral DNA ...