With more than 8.7 million species of animals on Earth, it should come as no surprise that some will appear strange. From wrinkly pink naked mole rats (Heterocephalus glaber), which live underground colonies, to red-lipped batfish with its red pout and spikey snout – there are numerous strange-looking creatures out there to admire! The Gerenuk…
Rivers provide us with freshwater. Additionally, they serve as habitats for many aquatic organisms and plants alike. Headwaters of rivers can take many forms; from melting glaciers like Asia’s Gangotri Glacier that feeds into the Nile, to lakes or springs bursting forth from beneath the earth’s surface. Algae Algae are multicellular photosynthetic microorganisms found in…
Players build their spaceship using the Ship Sheet, which contains multiple areas including Messages, Flight Check and Modules. Modules provide players with a home for their weapons, engines and grav drive. Landing gear, cargo and habs may also be added. Reactors determine a ship’s class and power. More powerful reactors generate more electricity, and can…
Coral reefs are some of the most stunning and diverse natural ecosystems on the planet, supporting thousands of animals. Coral may resemble plants, but they’re actually Cnidarian animals (commonly known as jellyfish and sea anemones). Coral polyps possess stinging cells which spear floating plants and plankton at nighttime for food collection, according to Shedd Aquarium….
NASA will begin their first uncrewed test flight of their Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft this week; Honeywell provides systems that make these missions safe and secure. The SLS and Orion will take us back to the moon, while also opening up deep space exploration – with technological improvements significantly decreasing the risk…
Butterfly life begins as an egg and evolves into an aquatic larva that feeds rapidly on plant material before metamorphosing into an adult butterfly with special cells forming its legs, wings and eyes. After this stage, the caterpillar will form a hard shell called a chrysalis and within it it restructures into an adult butterfly…
Fossils provide us with much knowledge of dinosaurs thanks to palaeontologists – scientists who study dinosaurs – who have unlocked various secrets about these amazing animals from how they looked and died out to why they went extinct. One of the more interesting dinosaur facts is that Stegosaurus may have used their backplates not for…
China is home to some of the oldest traditions and cultures found anywhere. Furthermore, this vast nation with over 1.4 billion people residing here makes for an incredible cultural experience. China boasts many breathtaking sites, from majestic mountain landscapes and the Great Wall of China to 37 cultural and natural UNESCO sites. Additionally, this ancient…
Few events in history have inspired such universal awe as Apollo 11’s landing on the Moon. Millions watched, dreaming of leaving their mark on another world. Apollo 11 VR recreates this historic moment through virtual reality. The experience takes you step by step from President Kennedy’s speech through liftoff and atmospheric entry. Apollo 11 VR…
