Anacondas are non-venomous constrictors that subdue prey by wrapping their muscular bodies tightly around it and squeezing until its asphyxiated, reports Wonderpolis. Anaconda jaws can open wide enough to swallow animals such as jaguars and deer. Numerous reports and sightings of anacondas exceeding 9 feet (2.7 m) have surfaced, but its impossible to verify their…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has broken speed records over the last several years by continuously approaching closer and faster towards the Sun, picking up speed with each pass. But, what exactly is spacecraft speed, and how are scientists measuring it? In order to answer this question, let’s first determine what we mean by “speed.” To…
Mercury orbits quickly around the Sun and scientists seeking to understand its mysteries have quickly identified a spacecraft capable of reaching it within sufficient timeframe. Slowing a spacecraft with flybys may be straightforward, but getting it to Mercury’s speed requires more complicated methods. Here’s how scientists plan to achieve their goal. Mariner 10 Chen-Wan Yen…
