As sunlight passes through our atmosphere it becomes scattered in all directions by gas molecules, with shorter wavelengths (blue and violet) getting scattered more than longer wavelengths (red and orange), which gives the sky its characteristic hue of blue. At sunrise and sunset, the Sun’s light travels further through Earth’s atmosphere, scattering more red and…
Butterfly lifecycle is well known, and one of its most dramatic steps involves breaking open its hard outer covering to reveal brightly-hued scaled wings and flying away to find food and mates for reproduction. At this sedentary stage known as the pupal stage (also referred to as chrysalis), significant transformation occurs. Egg At the base…
NASA recently made headlines when they announced two missions to our closest planetary neighbor, Venus. This surge in interest was spurred by the discovery of the chemical phosphine on Venus’ surface. VERITAS will explore Venus’ tesserae – odd continent-like plateaus dotting its surface – as well as analyze its atmosphere with ultraviolet and infrared spectrometers….
Mars, located approximately half the way out from the Sun, is the fourth planet from our Sun. It is approximately half as large as Earth and has approximately half its mass. Mars likely features a dense core composed of iron, nickel and sulfur; this solid core is surrounded by an outer mantle composed of peridotite….
Tigers are enormous, captivating wild cats. Unfortunately, however, they are also critically endangered animals that could disappear from our planet forever. Discover some engaging tiger facts for kids to satisfy your children’s curiosity about this unique creature! Tigers differ from domestic cats in that they cannot purr, instead emitting hisses, grunts, snarls and bellows as…
Humans are getting closer to making their journey to Mars. Their goal is to see if there has ever been an environment on the red planet capable of supporting life, then send expeditions there for several months in order to discover more about what life could look like on it. Hope, China’s Tianwen-1 mission and…
China is one of the world’s most intriguing nations, boasting a rich history and fast-developing economy. Here are some interesting facts about China that may surprise you: Ancient China was divided between various dynasties until its first emperor united them in 221 BC. Since the number four is considered unlucky in Chinese culture, many buildings…
What is the Planet Nearest to Earth? Venus or Mars come to mind when we think of planets nearby; their distance from the sun dictates which one ranks highest on their elliptical orbits. However, according to new analysis published by Physics Today, Mercury actually spends the most time near Earth. Venus Venus is the hottest…
Fun Fact About The Bahamas That Will Surprise You The Bahamas are an idyllic country known for their stunning beaches and diverse wildlife. Tourism accounts for 60% of their economy; other exports include citrus fruit, vegetables and rum. Bahamas derives its name from the Spanish phrase ‘baja mar’, meaning shallow water. These fascinating facts about…
