Students will discover the various stages in a butterfly’s life cycle – eggs, larva, pupa and adult stages are discussed here. Female butterflies lay many eggs to increase the chances of their offspring’s survival. To do this, they select an appropriate plant species and place their eggs under its leaves. Egg A butterfly begins its…
Zebras are remarkable creatures. Although part of the same family as donkeys and horses, each zebra stands out in many ways; its stripes act like fingerprints – no two are exactly alike. Their stripes also help protect them from biting flies, and their coats can block up to 70% of incoming heat. 1. They are…
In 1991, the United States Postal Service released a set of stamps depicting each planet and noting which spacecraft had explored it. Pluto’s stamp featured an artist’s rendition of an uninhabitable planet with no features and the words: “NOT YET EXPLLORED.” New Horizons successfully reached Pluto and discovered that its moons Charon, Nix, Hydra and…
Seeds require heat, air and water in order to germinate. As they grow, photosynthesis occurs which creates food for them. Flowers attract insects that help in their reproduction process by using its vibrant petals as bait for reproduction. Male parts are known as stamens; each contains a long filament with an anthers producing pollen grains….
Apollo relied heavily on aeronautical and hardware engineering for success; but software engineering also played an essential part. At its heart was the Apollo Guidance Computer located within both Command Module and Lunar Module spacecraft. At its time, this machine had the computing power of a pocket calculator and stored its code using core rope…
Cuba once suffered from high levels of illiteracy; however, due to renewed commitment from government officials regarding education. Nigeria boasts nine UNESCO World Heritage sites – both natural and cultural locations – which make up its national treasures. Ernest Hemingway lived in Havana for two decades and you can visit his former residence. He’s widely…
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, will come closer to Earth than ever in 59 years this Monday, making itself visible in the night sky as an enormous, bright spot. Astronomers can use any telescope to view its many moons and Great Red Spot (an oval twice wider than Earth) through telescopes. It…
President Kennedy made clear his goal when urging Congress to fund NASA’s Apollo program: “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” NASA responded to that challenge by developing innovative vehicles such as the Saturn V rocket, which featured three-stages that transported astronauts between Earth and Moon. The Apollo Missions NASA’s Apollo program,…
As hurricane season begins and we prepare for yet another potentially devastating storm, it would be wise to educate ourselves on some interesting facts about hurricanes. From their deceptively calm cores to their massive size, these natural wonders offer us plenty of information and entertainment. These interesting hurricane facts will keep the water cooler conversations…
