Blue skies may seem to appear every day, but have you ever stopped to think why this happens? The answer lies within light’s path through our atmosphere. When sunlight reaches our atmosphere, it rebounds off gas molecules and scatters in all directions – blue wavelengths tend to disperse more easily than other colors. Rayleigh Scattering…
In the 1970s, children everywhere dreamed of becoming astronauts. These real-life heroes set an example through personal sacrifice and bravery. One Apollo mission was cancelled, leaving its Saturn rocket sitting idle in a museum in Houston. Apollo 18 sheds light on why, and it wasn’t budget constraints at play. The Story Ben Anderson (Warren Christie),…
Saturn’s rings have long held a special place in our imaginations, but our view may soon become restricted by atmospheric obstructions. NASA’s Cassini probe has unveiled surprising evidence indicating that Saturn’s rings may not have endured nearly as long as previously thought. The Age of the Rings Astronomers have long speculated on how Saturn’s rings…
Bees are among the most fascinating creatures in our world, playing an essential role in maintaining ecological equilibrium. Their role has long been studied for scientific discovery and historical relevance. Female scout bees typically use their signature “waggle dance” to locate potential nest sites, and return with glowing reports on any that seem promising. The…
Mercury and Venus, unlike most rocky planets in our Solar System, are typically not considered suitable places for life to exist; their harsh conditions make them unsuitable as candidates for life support systems. Yet engineers have created spacecraft capable of withstanding these inhospitable worlds’ harsh environment. Scientists have recently discovered that Venus’ atmosphere contains phosphine,…
Spacecraft simulators are software applications designed to simulate the movement of a spacecraft in space. Users can calculate orbits and even simulate potential impacts with Earth. KSP is an outstanding simulator that allows the player to learn how to control real NASA spacecraft. Although its career mode and solar systems options may be somewhat limited,…
Spacecraft are vehicles designed for space travel that may or may not require pilotage, with each maneuver using limited fuel to speed towards its destination. NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity arrived on Mars in 2012 to search for evidence of past life. Equipped with its Mastcam-Z camera, Curiosity captures stunning panoramic and stereooscopic photos of Mars….
Seeds contain an embryo, food and protective coating. To enable their success in taking root as new plants in different conditions arises, seeds need to be dispersed across the land so they can grow as plants when conditions allow it. Many flowering plants feature colourful petals to attract insects and help pollinate them, with pollen…
When we think of sharks, our minds tend to conjure images of giant jaws containing hundreds of serrated teeth – yet few people realize that great white sharks do not consume food by chewing it first! These predators use their snouts to detect electrical fields generated by animals and objects in the water, even as…
