Scientists have recently discovered an exoplanet which lies closer to Earth than ever before – within just four light-years and within its star’s habitable zone, where liquid water could potentially exist on its surface. Planet 95% the size of our own Earth would likely be composed of rocks and soil; it likely orbits a red…
Germany is an attractive choice for postgraduate students, as this fascinating country hosts some unique characteristics you might be surprised to learn of! There may also be surprises you didn’t anticipate here! Reutlingen boasts the world’s narrowest street. Additionally, Germans are famous for spending more money than anyone else on travel! It’s the birthplace of…
Cuba is known for having an authoritarian government which controls many aspects of its economy, with benefits like universal healthcare and education provided through this centralized system. Cuba offers more than its iconic landmarks alone! Here are a few interesting facts that might not be on your radar! 1. It is the largest island in…
Australia is an amazing country, boasting beautiful beaches, summer vibes and an exceptional standard of living – not to mention some of the cutest and deadliest animals imaginable! But did you know it also has some of these species as residents? Are you familiar with Australia and its quirky history? Perhaps its iconic Vegemite spread…
Sir James Jeans was a British physicist and astronomer known for his popular science books. His talent lay in translating difficult scientific subjects into easily understandable language for popular readers. The sky appears blue because shorter wavelengths like violet and blue light scatter more readily than red wavelengths from air molecules and particles – this…
Mercury governs communication, and approximately three to four times every year it appears to move backwards – this phenomenon is known as Mercury Retrograde periods. Mercury Retrograde spans nine weeks and runs between Sagittarius and Capricorn, creating an alternating back-and-forth motion, offering the opportunity to review goals and dreams, according to McCord. Now is an…
Spacecraft that are no longer needed for planetary exploration can either be reused for another mission, or returned back towards Earth in an effort to burn up on their descent and avoid spreading debris into space. It is an effective way of disposing of dead satellites without sending debris hurtling off into orbit. As it…
On the third EVA, Cernan and Schmitt drove to Van Serg crater where they collected house-sized rock, took gravimeter readings, deployed more experiments, but ran out of both water and oxygen and had to retreat back to LM. Once inside, they relaxed. However, upon closer inspection they saw that the amount of sunlit land on…
Imagine our solar system without Saturn and her spectacular rings; but unfortunately they won’t last forever. Studies conducted over the past three years show that Saturn’s iconic rings are rapidly disappearing into its core at an astonishingly rapid rate – enough water is being lost each half hour for this “ring rain” phenomenon to fill…
