Have you ever noticed the gorgeous sky this week and wondered why its hue is blue? Well, it all boils down to some science involving physics and chemistry. Sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere is scattered by airborne particles and molecules, particularly gas molecules. Shorter wavelengths of light scatter more easily than longer ones, hence making…
As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, its light is scattered by gases and particles – particularly blue wavelengths which tend to be dispersed more efficiently than other colors resulting in beams with bluish tints. Scientists had difficulty pinpointing why the sky appears blue. Its color can be explained by how small molecules scatter sunlight. Sunlight…
China is one of the world’s most fascinating nations with an ancient past and diverse culture, boasting some of the oldest traditions on Earth and experiencing rapid development at an astounding rate. China is home to fascinating facts like: paper was first invented there; half of all world pigs live there and its railway lines…
Most rockets can withstand considerable friction and heat during launch, yet occasionally one will explode on either the launch pad or in space. Millions of students watched as the Challenger disaster played out live on television, and seven astronauts lost their lives as a result of its explosion. Could such an outcome have been avoided?…
Domestic rabbits still retain many characteristics that resemble those found in wild species; their perspective remains very much that of prey animals. As an expression of affection and excitement, they lick each other and humans alike as a sign. Additionally, when happy they “binky,” which involves leaping and twisting in the air! As their nails…
SpaceCraft can transform any sound into a musical instrument with its use of granular synthesis to generate textures, soundscapes and arpeggiated rhythms. Furthermore, its note grid enables control via either MIDI or MPE. Granite’s revolutionary engine combines cutting-edge granular processing technology with per-grain FX. This powerful virtual instrument facilitates creative flow while yielding immediate results,…
New Horizons spacecraft became the first to visit one of the Kuiper belt objects, an area in the outer Solar System where frozen objects reside, and thus revolutionized our understanding of Pluto and its satellites, among many others. The spacecraft comprises a central thrust tube and triangular structures on either side. It contains seven instruments…
Bugs are among the world’s most diverse creatures, yet how much do we truly know about these six-legged critters? Diver beetles possess an amazing feature that allows them to remain underwater for prolonged periods, which makes for one of the coolest insect facts you should be aware of. Harlequin Beetle Acrocinus longimanus, more commonly known…
After years of development, Orion will finally launch into space this month on December 4. On that date it will embark on its Exploration Flight Test 1 mission without human assistance. NASA will use their Space Launch System rocket, the same one which may one day transport humans to Mars, to launch this experiment. The…
