Spacecraft traveling at hypersonic speed produce enormous amounts of heat. To mitigate its harmful effects and ensure survival, engineers rely on effective heat shields. Since Viking in the 1970s and NASA’s Curiosity rover in 2012, rigid aeroshell heat shields have provided spacecraft with protection during reentry. To successfully send humans to Mars, however, we will…
With so many animal species on Earth, there is bound to be some unusual ones. From deep sea fishes that resemble jellyfish in appearance, to monkeys that look like crossbred versions of wolves and lions. The Dumbo Octopus was named for its distinctive fins that resemble ears, while its Disney-inspired name. Meanwhile, the saiga or…
China is one of the largest countries in the world and boasts an illustrious past that continues to evolve into global dominance. There is so much more to discover about this fascinating nation! From delicious foods to unfamiliar languages, here are a few fun facts about Chinese people to help familiarize you with them better….
Explore a universe full of opportunities. Build and navigate a spaceship, engage in epic battles, and reach its center – an endeavor which becomes ever more dangerous yet also more fulfilling with every passing second. Kerbal Space Program is one of the most entertaining spaceship games, providing players with real-world science lessons through its realistic…
At first glance, rivers may appear monotonous; after all, they’re just water flowing downhill. But in reality, rivers offer so much more. Rivers carry large volumes of water from land to the ocean – an essential process called the water cycle – providing vital life-giving resources. Below are some interesting facts about rivers: 1. They…
Coral reefs are vibrant ecosystems that can be witnessed from above or by snorkeling and scuba diving, but are also integral parts of our oceans and provide humans with many advantages. Coral may look like plants, but they are actually animals called Cnidarians (related to jelly fish and sea anemones). Their bodies consist of polyps…
Quarantine may be unpleasant for anyone to endure, but in 1969 it was an essential safeguard against transmissible lunar bacteria and organisms being introduced back into Earth by NASA’s space pioneers. NASA had designated this polished aluminum trailer the Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF), where they would spend three weeks. The Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) In…
Argentina offers much to its visitors, from its seductive tango dancers and delicious steak, to the creation of Quirino Cristiani’s first animated film in 1917. Argentina’s culture is deeply influenced by European heritage, evident through their music, architecture and writing styles. 1. It’s the southernmost city in the world Argentina is an idyllic country with…
Most people would likely reply that Venus is closest to earth in size when asked which planet comes closest when passing by our solar system’s closest neighbor, the Sun. Researchers have recently determined that, on average, Mercury outshines Venus by far. To reach their conclusion they conducted a computer simulation over thousands of years that…
