During the space race artists collaborated closely with scientists and engineers to produce concept art. These artists imagined and designed spacecraft according to theoretical considerations and engineering expertise. Norman Rockwell immortalized Neil Armstrong’s journey to the Moon long before its actual exploration began, while other artists imagined plans for massive space colonies far into the…
People often ask why the sky is blue; this answer lies within atmospheric gases and dust particles which scatter sunlight back onto Earth, with blue wavelengths being scattered more often than any other hues. Tamil language provides distinct words for blue (neela – niil), green (pcc paccai) and yellow. Furthermore, light sky blue can also…
Saturn’s iconic rings are disintegrating rapidly. That is because their age was underestimated, causing tons of mass to evaporate every second. Astronomers estimate that Saturn’s rings will only remain visible for another 100 million years or so, according to stargazers’ research. To witness them one last time, stargazers should view Saturn when its rings are…
Kennedy Space Center (KSC), situated at Cape Canaveral in Florida, plays an integral part of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean as one of its six parts and provides Enrico Pucci with an opportunity to attain heaven. This film employs techniques of direct cinema to give audiences the feeling that they are an observer on an…
Ireland is home to an intriguing history. Here are 10 fascinating facts that might surprise you! Legend holds that St. Patrick banished all snakes from Ireland, although there are actually none roaming freely here. Halloween derives its spooky spirit from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. 1. The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest driving…
From the inception of cinema, filmmakers have dreamed of transporting audiences into space. Moviemakers use various techniques to take viewers on an unforgettable voyage beyond any possible boundaries of our universe. This riveting film emphasizes that reaching for the stars requires skill, bravery, and the “right stuff.” Sam Shepard and Ed Harris give outstanding performances…
NASA’s Space Launch System can propel payloads at up to an incredible 17,500 mph; Voyager probes that have received gravity assist travel even faster. Recently, the Parker Solar Probe became the fastest human-made object when it approached within 4 million miles of the sun’s surface with Venus providing gravity assistance. But how fast exactly was…
Tiger facts that stand out are their ability to swim. Tigers spend hours dousing themselves at lakes, ponds and rivers during the heat of the day in lakes, ponds and rivers – often using their tongue bristles to cup water instead of simply drinking it down! Interestingly enough, their tongue bristles allow them to cup…
France is one of the world’s premier travel destinations, boasting delicious cuisine, medieval castles and Mediterranean beaches that attract travelers from across the world. What do you know about France – the country that gave rise to the phrase ‘joie de vivre’? From art museums and bread superstitions, read on for 30 fascinating facts about…
