So Phytoplankton, Eh?
Here’s one you probably never, ever think about but scientists can’t tell us anything, basically, why do some regions of the ocean have incredibly low levels of phytoplankton? We do know that are regions of the ocean in the Antarctic that have high nutrient levels but somehow, the level of phytoplankton, which is a type of tiny plankton that create their own food using sunlight, is rather low. Surprisingly low, in fact. Marine biologists have some ideas, but no clear winning answer, so it’s known as the Antarctic paradox.
So Phytoplankton, Eh?
You Are My Sunshine
Think back to elementary science class and start mulling over just why the sun’s atmosphere is so much hotter than its surface. Are you a little confused? You can’t come up with an answer? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, even scientists can’t explain it. The corona, or the sun’s atmosphere, extends more than a million kilometers from its surface and reaches temperatures of two million degrees. However when you compare the mere 5,000 degrees that the surface of the sun reaches, there is still no answer as to why that is.
You Are My Sunshine
