Tigers are interesting cats with many interesting facts associated with them. For instance, each individual cat’s stripes are as unique as human fingerprints – visible even on their skin! One of the more remarkable tiger facts is their ability to breed with other big cats, producing hybrid offspring known as Tigons and Ligers. They are…
While telescopes and science instruments often grab headlines when spacecraft are launched, it is actually the bus that keeps it in orbit. Northrop Grumman mechanical design team employed creative design thinking techniques to construct Webb’s bus. Rocket Lab’s small satellite bus solutions – Lightning and MAC-200 – are agile and versatile, featuring flight proven redundancies…
From the 1960s on, spacecraft bound for Mars have been regularly launched to explore our closest planetary neighbor and assess its potential as a host planet for life. But only half have succeeded so far. Last summer, two cutting-edge missions arrived at Mars orbit: Hope from the United Arab Emirates and Tianwen-1 from China. Both…
China is one of the oldest civilizations, boasting an uninterrupted culture that dates back 4,000 years. Some interesting facts about its history include: Chiang Kai-shek fled to Taiwan as the leader of the Nationalist Party guerilla force in 1949 and led his forces through 18 years of bloody civil warfare against both Red Army and…
Rabbits are far more complex creatures than what popular culture portrays them to be, with capabilities far exceeding just eating carrots. Rabbits can dig sophisticated tunnels, have 360-degree vision and even consume their own waste products! Sleeping with eyes open helps protect them from predators. And when happy, rabbits leap in the air twisting their…
As the fire spread, technicians rushed towards the capsule’s hatch in search of the necessary ratchet to open it. They knew the capsule was pressurized with pure oxygen, which fuels fire. And they knew there were numerous combustible materials – from paper checklists and Velcro fastenings to nylon netting – within its walls that could…
Coral reefs are complex marine structures that offer shelter to thousands of different marine animals, while also serving as natural resources. Unfortunately, however, coral reefs can sometimes be fragile ecosystems that must be managed. Coral reefs may seem like intriguing rocks, but they’re actually invertebrates belonging to the Cnidaria phylum–the same category as jellyfish and…
Cuba is an exotic land filled with history and culture. Home to numerous species of wildlife, Cuba features both the world’s smallest frog and bird. Cuba boasts many UNESCO World Heritage sites, with Vinales Valley being an absolute must-see for nature enthusiasts! 1. Cuba is home to the world’s smallest frog Cuba may be the…
Psychic readings can provide answers to many of your life questions, including which planet is nearest the Earth? Answer may surprise you! While Venus does come closer than any other planet to our home planet on average, it may not be considered the nearest. Mercury Mercury is the first planet from the Sun and orbits…
