Ants may appear boring at first glance, but they’re actually fascinating creatures – being some of the oldest and smartest insects on Earth! Read on to gain more knowledge about these incredible beings. Ants have proven themselves the master colonizers among all animals. They have spread throughout all continents excluding Antarctica and Greenland as well…
The Smithsonian has published a high-resolution scan of Apollo 11 command module Columbia that is freely available online and includes data files suitable for 3D printing or VR viewing. If we ever want to build long-duration bases in space, astronauts will require the ability to manufacture their own tools – this is where additive manufacturing…
SpaceX finally achieved orbit with its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft after years of failure, fulfilling their ambitious plans to transport people and cargo to Mars and other solar system destinations. At the core of these vehicles are powerful rocket engines which use methane and oxygen fuel for thrust, with any excess being recycled…
The Sky Tower stands as an icon on the city skyline and can be seen for miles around. Built of steel, its 105-meter height ensures it can withstand earthquakes with high magnitude as well as strong winds. The tower lights up in various colors to symbolize respect and solidarity for charities, community initiatives, holidays and…
Saturn’s icy rings won’t disappear any time soon, even though they might become harder to see for some time due to an event known as “ring plane crossing”. Once every 13 to 16 years, Saturn’s ring plane passes close enough to Earth that their presence becomes difficult for us to discern from Earth’s perspective –…
Apis mellifera) is a social, flying insect with three components – queen, worker bees and drones. Workers possess stingers but drones do not. Bees are fascinating creatures with many incredible facts. Some are general while others address specific areas of scientific study or historical relevance – they can even recognize faces! 1. They have five…
Salmon and other seafood is great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and selenium–all essential components for good health. But some consumers may be wary about mercury levels in fish products. Mercury can be found naturally in our environment and biomagnifies into food chains as larger predatory species consume smaller prey species. Both the FDA…
Images showing what has been called “otherworldly wreckage” on Mars have made headlines recently, yet the debris seen is actually parts of landing equipment used during NASA’s Ingenuity and Perseverance missions in 2021. NASA reports that both its parachute and cone-shaped backshell were released at incredible speeds upon entry to Mars’ atmosphere, though their coating…
Blue is a relaxing color that inspires trust and calmness, representing water and the sky. Let these hilarious blue jokes add some humor and relaxation into your day! The sky appears blue due to sunlight being scattered by gases and particles in the atmosphere, allowing only shorter wavelengths from reaching our eyes and creating what…
