The cachalot is a giant cetacean seen vary rarely, for they often dive to deep depths. They're also known as sperm whales after their spermaceti, a waxy substance in the whale's head cavity, which is considered valuable.
(ËkÉzmÉªk) adj. 1. (Astronomy) of or relating to the whole universe: cosmic laws. 2. (Astronomy) occurring or originating in outer space, esp as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxy: cosmic rays. 3. immeasurably extended in space or time; vast.
Radiation from space is constantly hitting the Earth. Radiation from space is called cosmic radiation. 1  Cosmic radiation makes up about five percent of annual radiation exposure of an average person in the United States.  When we are closer to outer space, we receive more cosmic radiation.