Hermes was not only one of the main gods of mythology; his stories also showcased his sense of humor. These tales also highlighted his ability to trick mortals. He was famous for both being a herald and as a pschopompos (one who leads souls into Hades), creating the lyre. Additionally, he fathered numerous mortal and…
NASA turned to Case when none of their military knives met its specifications for its Apollo program, so as part of an ambitious effort, they commissioned them to develop one that did. As part of that endeavor came the Astronaut Knife M-1 with its machete-style blade featuring sharp cutting edges paired with saw teeth for…
The Olympic Games are an amazing spectacle that unites us in an incredible spirit of sportsmanship. We come together as we cheer for winners and commiserate with losers; we yell at TV screens while high-fiving strangers alike! The Olympic Winter Games take place every two years and feature 15 sports. Here we present some interesting…
Your body is made up of billions of cells working together to form tissues and organ systems which perform specific jobs – making up what could be considered an organized team working behind-the-scenes! Discover even more interesting science facts on human bodies by consulting DKfindout! Organs and Body Systems Human bodies are complex systems made…
Ask any child what color the sky is and they are likely to say blue – however a clear midday sky doesn’t always appear so hued. As sunlight enters our atmosphere, it passes through gases such as nitrogen and oxygen that scatter light of all colors; blue light being spread far more than violet or…
Like Earth, Mars rotates and completes one day every 24 hours; however, their solar day, known as sol is 39 minutes longer. Astronomers typically refer to Mars days in terms of solar days. This can lead to confusion when planning space missions. Seasons Mars may often be considered Earth’s twin, yet its features remain distinct….
While telescopes and science instruments often grab headlines when spacecraft are launched, it is actually the bus that keeps it in orbit. Northrop Grumman mechanical design team employed creative design thinking techniques to construct Webb’s bus. Rocket Lab’s small satellite bus solutions – Lightning and MAC-200 – are agile and versatile, featuring flight proven redundancies…
Coral reefs are complex marine structures that offer shelter to thousands of different marine animals, while also serving as natural resources. Unfortunately, however, coral reefs can sometimes be fragile ecosystems that must be managed. Coral reefs may seem like intriguing rocks, but they’re actually invertebrates belonging to the Cnidaria phylum–the same category as jellyfish and…
Smithsonian X 3D will commemorate the 47th anniversary of Apollo 11 by making publicly available a high-resolution, 3-D scan of Columbia command module’s interior for visitors to view for themselves – for the first time, visitors can now peer inside this capsule that carried Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins into space. Spacecraft In 1969, humankind completed…
