What is an Emulsion? In the world of cosmetics, âemulsionâ is a common term. Most lotions and creams are emulsions. Mix two fluids that usually donât mix together well and you have an emulsion. Think oil and water getting along happily. You can also think of mayonnaiseâvinegar water mixed with oil (usually soybean, but we recommend looking for alternatives) whipped into a creamy spread. How do they do it?
Why is Pluto no longer a planet? In August 2006 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of dwarf planet.. This means that from now on only the rocky worlds of the inner Solar System and the gas giants of the outer system will be designated as planets.
Pluto is the only planet in the solar system that has not been explored with a spacecraft. What is know about the dark, frozen world is the result of many years of work by scientists. It is thought that Pluto is made up of a mixture of rocks and several kinds of âicesâ.