Egyptian mythology boasts many powerful gods, but who is the mightiest? Ra was the sun god who would ride across the sky by day and sink his solar barge down into the underworld by night – always fighting off chaos-creating serpent Apophis! Seth is an intricate god who killed and dismembered his brother Osiris while…
Control room engineers watch closely as the spacecraft they have worked tirelessly on for months approaches the Moon. Telemetry data indicates everything is running smoothly, and landing should occur soon – then all goes silent. Five of seven Surveyor spacecraft made successful uncrewed lunar landings and collected samples, successfully exploring its surface. Surveyor 1 This…
The Apollo Program led by NASA saw twelve Americans land on the Moon from 1969 to 1972, paving the way for human exploration of space for decades to come. This patch commemorated this momentous mission as well as reflecting its vision for human exploration. The image depicting an eagle holding an olive branch symbolized their…
The sky is an exquisite part of nature that inspires feelings of peace and serenity, so expressing its beauty through Spanish can be accomplished through understanding the color blue’s meaning in Spanish – this could include learning words like gris azulado or celeste that describe less saturated shades. Color of the sky Blue is one…
Sky blue is an inviting color that helps people remain calm and focused. It makes an excellent backdrop in your home office or bedroom and pairs nicely with warm wood accents like bed frames or nightstands. This soothing shade represents hope, trust and faith – perfect to encourage us all to remain confident about the…
Mother is one of the most frequently heard words among children today, often reduced to momma or mommy for short. A mother serves multiple roles including caretaker, unconditional love giver, housekeeper, cook/baker/bakery/taxi driver/psychologist as well as disciplinarian. A mom can even serve as disciplinarian. Moms are multitasking geniuses and they look at their children with…
Sky colors vary throughout the day and evening due to gases present in our atmosphere that produce hues which reflect these particles, such as oxygen. As sunlight enters our atmosphere, its energy is scattered by various molecules; blue light scatters more readily than any other color on the spectrum; thus giving our sky its distinct…
Exploring the first signs of spring can be an exciting activity that helps children connect with nature. Additionally, it may inspire outdoor adventures like bluebell walks or wildflower hunts! Watch for daffodils and primrose blooming across woodlands, parks and roadside verges beginning early March; or listen out for drumming woodpeckers as they mark their territories…
Layers play an essential part in shaping planet’s history and future development, including their melting effects on mantle material and volcanic eruptions that alter climate, foster life or destroy it. Scientists are now using the InSight lander to record marsquakes to examine these layers that lie below Mars, hoping that by doing so they will…
