Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. The Sun: Introduction The sun is a star at the center of the solar system around which all local planets orbit. It is made mainly of the gasses hydrogen and helium, with hydrogen taking up about 70% of its mass and helium 28%. A sphere about 864,000...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Traditional types of energy use materials that disappear as they are used. These types of energy come from fossil fuels, which got their names because they were formed from the fossils of dinosaurs. Examples of fossil fuels include coal, oil,...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   Container gardens are a great way to bring nature close to your home. Many container-friendly plants require little maintenance and do very well when left on their own. Others plants, like those found in vegetable gardens, need constant...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks   In the Pacific Ocean near the equator, a temporary change sometimes happens in the temperature of the water at the surface of the ocean. When these waters warm up, the change often leads to a worldwide change in climate. Scientists call this...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. The Sun: Introduction The sun is a star at the center of the solar system around which all local planets orbit. It is made mainly of the gasses hydrogen and helium, with hydrogen taking up about 70% of its mass and helium 28%. A sphere about 864,000...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. The Sun: Introduction The sun is a star at the center of the solar system around which all local planets orbit. It is made mainly of the gasses hydrogen and helium, with hydrogen taking up about 70% of its mass and helium 28%. A sphere about 864,000...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks.   The changing patterns of weather elements are great subjects for photography because they reveal the splendor of nature in a most unpredictable way. Extreme weather conditions provide the best settings for weather photography, but it can be...

Fred Jaicks on Google+ Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks. Every calendar year, the earth experiences four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. In most regions of the world, each season is accompanied by significant weather patterns. For example, the temperature is usually quite...

  Written and compiled by Fred Jaicks.   Despite the stereotype that birding, or bird watching, is only for elderly women with umbrellas, a study completed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has shown that birding is an activity that is enjoyed by millions of Americans and spans...