Japan is an incredible nation. From its delicious cuisine to its diverse cultural practices, there is much to discover here. Four-fifths of Japan is covered with breathtaking mountains and forests! Let’s learn more fascinating facts about this incredible nation. 1. It’s the world’s largest creditor nation Japan ranks among the world’s largest creditor nations as…
At noontime, most of the light reaching our eyes appears blue due to gases in our atmosphere scattering it more widely than violet and red hues do. Reason being, air molecules are smaller than the wavelengths of sunlight and shorter wavelengths scatter more strongly compared to longer ones – known as Rayleigh scattering effect. The…
On July 16, 1969, when Apollo 11 launches into space for its historic mission, millions of people will watch it unfold on television screens worldwide and document it via various forms of filming. The onboard lunar camera recorded in an unconventional format that required conversion for broadcast TV broadcast. Image quality varied depending on which…
Mercury is an extremely dangerous toxic metal that poses a great threat to fetal and infant development, as well as health concerns in adults. Consuming seafood that is low in mercury levels is essential during gestation, with crab being among those species with relatively lower mercury concentration levels – making it a good seafood choice…
Nearly 40 years ago, Uranus received one brief visit by Voyager 2 probe – but most questions remained unanswered at that time. Planetary scientists are prioritizing a mission to Uranus as one of their top priorities, according to a decadal survey conducted by the National Academy of Sciences. Such an expedition would bring diverse scientific…
If you have one or more moles that appear suspiciously large on the face, speak to a dermatologist immediately about establishing an effective surveillance program. Melanoma could develop in such moles if their borders, surface area or color changes significantly over time. Lunar rose resonates spiritually, providing spiritual connections between souls incarnated on this physical…
NASA’s car-sized Curiosity rover is searching the Jezero Crater on Mars for signs that once supported life. Engineers write commands giving Curiosity an up-close 3D view of hazards such as large rocks and steep slopes. But when a spaceship crash lands on another world, debris from its landing often scatters everywhere – one piece even…
Spacecraft campers represent the height of luxury camping, reserved only for those with the funds available to buy one. A typical 57-foot trailer may cost close to $300,000. These massive homes on wheels are constructed by a small company which takes great pride in customer service, working closely with clients to design an appropriate floorplan…
At day, the sky appears blue because light is scattered by air molecules; this occurs more with wavelengths of blue light than with any other hues. Tyndall came up with this solution by shining a beam of white light through a tank filled with clear water containing small particles suspended in it. He found that…
