Science pop quiz! What temperature is the Earth’s core? The answer is a cozy 10,800 degrees Fahrenheit. For comparison’s sake, the highest recorded temperature on Earth’s surface was 134°F in Death Valley in 1913. Next question: What is it called when we harness that heat for ourselves? If your answer was “geothermal energy,” you’re absolutely […]

How has energy evolved?

Wind turbines, the successor to windmills, aren’t a terribly common sight in many parts of the world. In order for the machines to work, they need to have a healthy supply of windy weather. They can also be expensive to build and install, depending on what materials are used. Because it’s a form of alternative […]