People usually think of Greece when they think of its history, culture and beauty, but there’s much more to this incredible country. Did you know that Ancient Greeks invented theatre and cheesecake? Furthermore, they also invented the Olympic Games and were the first people to think that the Sun revolved around Earth, nearly 1800 years…
All spacecraft require propulsion methods to adjust their velocity. Most propulsion systems possess high specific impulse – that is, how quickly their speed changes per unit of propellant consumed – and are relatively energy efficient. Earth lies deep within a gravitational well, taking 11.2 km/s to escape its gravitational pull; humans can endure much greater…
Many are familiar with Canada from hockey to maple products and Tim Horton’s, yet many interesting facts may have passed them by. Let’s take a look at some! It boasts over two million lakes and contains one fifth of all freshwater resources globally, not to mention boasting an unusually high concentration of people named Smith….
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Apollo 8 was the inaugural human mission to leave Earth’s orbit and travel around the Moon, under Gemini veteran Frank Borman’s command and crewed by Jim Lovell (Command Module Pilot) and William Anders (Lunar Module Pilot). They became the first astronauts ever to see Earthrise phenomenon first-hand and take photos. 1. It was the first…
Seeds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but all share one common characteristic: they contain a tiny plant embryo with food. Once placed in fertile soil, these seeds begin their journey toward growth through what’s known as germination. Seeds require water, warmth and sunlight in order to grow properly; additionally they must be…
Tonight, Jupiter will be visible close to Earth and should shine brighter than all the stars combined. When viewing it with proper binoculars, its striped bands and three or four of its Galilean moons should become evident. Venus reappears in evening twilight shortly after sunset, rising low over the west-north-western horizon before joining an 11…
Rainforests are home to an astonishing array of animals and plants. From giant spiders the size of dogs to adorable rainforest monkeys, there’s much to discover in these magnificent ecosystems. Environmentalists appreciate their importance to our planet’s water cycle: forests absorb rainfall and release it through evapotranspiration; as well as providing homes to some unusual…
Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969, in front of millions of viewers watching it unfold live via television. As soon as they arrived back on Earth on July 24th, the astronauts were received as heroes. They enjoyed dinner with President Nixon, participated in a parade…
