Prior to Apollo 11, Armstrong established himself as a test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s desert. There he flew over 200 aircraft – such as the needle-nosed X-15. He made headlines and won respect from colleagues for pushing their limits and testing each to their limits. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong successfully…
Rhinos are second only to elephants as the largest land mammals on earth, weighing an estimated 5,00 pounds or more! These creatures feed on grass and plant material, producing 23 kg of dung daily that enriches soil while feeding insects! Rhinos are closely related to tapirs, horses and zebras and distantly related to extinct woolly…
A butterfly’s complete metamorphosis involves four distinct steps. Starting as an egg, they transform into larva, pupa and ultimately adult wings. At this stage, caterpillars form a hard outer casing called a chrysalis that appears motionless yet changes dramatically within. Egg At the start of a butterfly’s life cycle lies its egg, which can vary…
Venus, our nearest solar neighbor, lies closest to Earth in terms of distance. Its orbit is nearly circular, keeping Venus close by always. Mercury follows Mars in the planetary lineup. But Jupiter stands out, reaching its closest approach in 59 years this evening and appearing larger than usual at rare planetary opposition as it rises…
Every few weeks this year, astrological Mercury will appear to move retrogradely in the sky. Mercury governs communication, clear thinking and travel; when retrograded it can cause miscommunication and tech malfunctions that negatively impact daily life. As a general guideline, try not to enter into any major agreements or sign any new contracts during this…
Ladybugs are attracted to shrubs, trees, fields and gardens nearby homes that feature shrubbery or trees with fruiting bodies that attract ladybirds. Once there, they lay their eggs near aphids which serve as their food source. Ladybug spots serve a practical purpose; they alert potential predators that the beetle tastes bad and encourage them to…
We sometimes forget that the Apollo 11 landing occurred during a time of rapid change and political upheaval in America – yet its lunar ambition galvanized an entire generation and took spaceflight to new heights. Michael Collins watched with pride as Armstrong and Aldrin descended the LM Eagle to the lunar surface despite many hurdles…
As sunlight passes through the atmosphere it gets refracted or scattered by air molecules; light nearer the blue end of the spectrum tends to get scattered more than other colors, giving a blue hue to the sky. At sunrise and sunset, light traveling through longer distances in the atmosphere becomes less scattered, allowing more red…
Spacecraft concept art captures the adventure and exploration inherent to interstellar travel or maneuverability amidst celestial obstacles, inspiring wonderment at their immense designs. Here, artists bring these breathtaking visions to life! Senior Concept Artist Joe Gloria will take us through his three-dimensional design process with tools like 3D-Coat and ZBrush; however, these concepts can easily…
