Mercury may be one of the smaller planets in our solar system, but it holds much promise as an intriguing world. It boasts an immense iron core with no atmosphere to speak of – though an intriguing magnetic field still exists! Surface features of Mars include bright streaks known as crater rays that result from…
When we gaze upon the sky, its color usually appears blue. This hue comes from light being scattered by molecules in our atmosphere. Blue wavelengths tend to get scattered more, making them appear brighter than their longer-wavelength counterparts. Other colors may also appear differently depending on factors carried through the air such as weather or…
No nation had successfully sent a human into space until 12 April 1961, when Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made one orbit aboard Vostok 1. Gagarin’s flight triggered the Space Race between Russia and America and marked humanity’s venture into outer space. Prior to World War II, Germany experimented with various military space programs involving human…
If you grew up in Minnesota in the 50s or 60s, chances are you were familiar with Hamm’s bear and its memorable jingle. This cartoon character danced, got himself into mischief, sang about its refreshing beer from sky blue waters – becoming one of many memorable Minnesota jingles to become popular through television. Bora Bora…
Hyenas have earned themselves a bad rep, yet they’re highly intelligent animals that live in complex social groups. Although often disliked, these important predators deserve our respect. After three months of gestation, female hyenas give birth to one to four cubs that have their eyes sealed shut for five to nine days while they nurse…
IMUs play a crucial role in vehicles ranging from motorcycles to spacecraft. They serve as attitude and heading reference systems for UAVs as well as augmenting GPS reliability in challenging environments like tunnels or areas containing electronic interference. Establish static IMU sensor calibration to account for any manufacturer biases or misalignments, then proceed with dynamic…
Spacecraft Airsoft is an entertainment venue offering military-style weapons simulation. Similar to paintball, but using 6mm round hard plastic BBs as opposed to paint, the game uses full scale replica weapons and safe and fun combat missions for maximum enjoyment outdoors. Spacecraft Airsoft features numerous game modes and scenarios for maximum fun during an afternoon…
Russia covers one sixth of earth’s land mass and offers plenty of attractions and activities to discover. From famous gulags to its world’s longest railway, Russia holds plenty of fascinating facts for you to uncover. Did you know that Russians do not present even numbers of flowers at once and their surnames differ depending on…
Rome was an empire that ruled over parts of Europe and Africa for almost 2000 years, at one time very powerful and prosperous. Rome invented many things during their rule that we still use today! Rome also popularized Gladiator fights – arena shows where participants battle to the death in massive stadiums – and loved…
