Medusa is famously in the night sky. The severed head of Medusa is immortalized, held by the Perseus. And there's a star called Algol that changes its brightness over relatively short periods of time. So this is Medusa by looking at you. It's pretty fun.
How is energy different from matter? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down what energy is and where it comes from, ancient theories about sight, and how wheels keep us moving. Explore physics, thermodynamics, and more!
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