Bugs may be annoying to some, but to others they’re truly fascinating creatures. From Madagascar hissing cockroaches to ladybugs that paint spots – here are some little-known insect facts you might not know before! A praying mantis’ remarkable ability to turn its head 180 degrees allows it to see all around. That makes it an…
Mars has long been a source of fascination. Beginning in the 17th century, astronomers used telescopes to observe it closely and discover its polar ice caps. Romans transformed Mars from an ancient god of war into one who represented virility and civic pride, attributing two small moons – Phobos and Deimos – as his guardians….
Once again after an especially harsh winter it’s incredible to witness the first signs of spring: snowdrops blooming (this year they could even be found blooming as early as January!), migrants like warblers and woodcocks arriving, etc. From March through April you can hear birds begin singing again in their dawn chorus. Bumblebees buzz about…
Armstrong and Aldrin used the two-hour moon walk to deploy Early Apollo Scientific Experiment Package instruments as well as collect rock and soil samples. Armstrong realized as they approached landing, the automatic landing system was leading them towards a rocky crater and ordered mission controllers to authorize a risky manual maneuver to address it. Apollo…
China is full of exciting cultural moments. When learning Chinese on your own or through classes or apps, keep it enjoyable; otherwise you risk loosing motivation before reaching fluency. China combines modern technology and ancient history. As a place of innovation and invention – including papermaking, magnetic compasses, printing processes and silk production – China…
Australia boasts more to offer than its iconic animals: Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Did you know Tasmania has some of the cleanest air in the world? Read on for even more interesting Australian facts! 1. The Sydney Opera House was inspired by an orange Australia…
Apollo 12 set sail on November 14, 1969 – less than four months after Armstrong and Aldrin first set foot on the moon. Commander Pete Conrad and Lunar Module Pilot Al Bean had one task in mind for Apollo 12: landing within walking distance of Surveyor III probe in Ocean of Storms. Landing on the…
People have long been fascinated with weather. Here are a few interesting weather facts. Contrary to popular belief, it really can rain frogs and fish due to tornadoes or waterspouts sucking them up into the air before dropping them back down again. 1. There are 39 kinds of snowflake No two snowflakes are the same,…
Saturn will come close to Earth only once every year during what is called opposition, with closeness between 14 August and 26 August being its closest point. Saturn boasts 52 natural satellites or moons; Titan is its most notable. Titan boasts a thick atmosphere similar to Earth. Saturn stands out in our solar system as…
