Scientists have long searched Mars for signs of liquid water, including signs like mysterious dark streaks on its surface and signs like hydrated minerals that indicate their existence. According to this new study, between 30-99% of Earth’s original water has become trapped within special rocks known as hydrous minerals; any remaining amounts either escaped into…
Butterflies are one of the favorite insects among children, as they’re easy to raise, have an intriguing life cycle and provide endless entertainment in nature. At the outset of their life cycle, butterfly females lay eggs on leaves which are then fertilized by male sperm and become part of the monarch butterfly life cycle. The…
Galileo, named after Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, taught us much about Jupiter and its moons. Launching into space with a Titan IV rocket, its speed increased when passing Venus and Earth; eventually reaching Jupiter in 1995. Galileo made numerous remarkable discoveries during its two years orbiting Jupiter, including lava flows on Io and evidence for…
On 14 July 2015, New Horizons made an epic journey through Pluto’s system and returned spectacular images showing an icy world with towering water-ice mountains and vast plains of frozen nitrogen. From concept to launch day – and multiple nearly cancelled attempts along the way – took a difficult 17 years. How does it work?…
There are a lot of creatures who feed on starfish! Unfortunately, some are extremely unpleasant; for instance, the harlequin shrimp is an aquatic crustacean which feeds on various sea life, including starfish! This animal captures its prey by expanding its stomach around it and then swallowing it whole. They may drop an arm when feeling…
Tigers are among the world’s most feared animals, known for their speed and the ability to kill prey with their sharp claws. These magnificent animals can hunt at night and patrol their territory to defend it, offering many amazing facts you might not already be aware of. 1. They are the largest cat in the…
NASA began exploring the Moon long before Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot there, sending unmanned spacecraft missions that provided invaluable data about landing techniques and helped scientists understand its environment. These missions gave NASA vital knowledge about landing techniques while providing scientific understanding of what life might look like on the…
Turtles are fascinating creatures that have long populated Earth. With their slow and peaceful lifestyles, turtles make for beautiful sights to behold; yet life for these iconic reptiles does not go without its challenges. Read on to discover some of the most fascinating turtle facts! Whether or not green turtles or leatherbacks are your preferred…
China is an ancient nation with a fascinating past and fascinating traditions. Once considered closed off from international affairs, today it stands among one of the world’s most powerful nations. China is home to some truly incredible cuisine, stunning landscapes and unique cultures; here are some amazing facts about it that you may not know:…
