Most people tend to assume Venus is closest, according to recent research; however, according to an alternative viewpoint Mercury could actually be closer. Live Science reports that most people use an inaccurate method for calculating distance between planets. Averages taken into account, while their distance can change rapidly as planets orbit each other – giving…
Mercury may be one of the smaller planets in our solar system, but it holds much promise as an intriguing world. It boasts an immense iron core with no atmosphere to speak of – though an intriguing magnetic field still exists! Surface features of Mars include bright streaks known as crater rays that result from…
When we gaze upon the sky, its color usually appears blue. This hue comes from light being scattered by molecules in our atmosphere. Blue wavelengths tend to get scattered more, making them appear brighter than their longer-wavelength counterparts. Other colors may also appear differently depending on factors carried through the air such as weather or…
Landing on the moon occurs when a spacecraft touches down or enters orbit around its surface, such as Luna 2 did in 1966. Armstrong and Aldrin used Eagle to deploy instruments that collected rock and soil samples, took pictures and verified their equipment was working as intended. The astronauts also conducted engine tests for Eagle,…
Seahorses have an instinctual feeding drive which is stimulated by watching prey move frantically around. Their feeding instinct is especially strong when dealing with caprellid amphipods! Seahorses love sucking up these tasty morsels for sustenance! Giwojna (1996, Oct) states that shrimps can easily be obtained at bait shops and aquarium stores. Once acquired, they can…
Spring can be seen everywhere – from snowdrops dotting the forest floor to jelly-like frogspawn in your local pond, and even trees like alders (with their long male catkins) sending up signs that it is time for new growth and blooming buds to appear as classic indicators of change. Keep an eye on the skies…
Mercury is an extremely poisonous metal and can lead to a range of health issues in its victims, from damage to the brain and nervous system, lung, kidney and environmental problems, as well as environmental pollution. Mercury poisoning symptoms tend to surface gradually and can quickly escalate into something serious, including tremors, insomnia, memory problems…
Most people believe Venus to be our nearest planet; after all, its brightness makes it easy for it to be noticed against our skies, especially as a glowing crescent Moon in the evening twilight or just before sunrise appears close by. However, Mercury actually comes closer. But that is only part of the picture; engineers…
Starfish are predators and feed on an assortment of marine invertebrates. Their flexible feeding strategies make the most out of whatever food may be present in their environments. Animals use their arms to capture and pry open the hard shells of clams, oysters, mussels and other shellfish before using cardiac stomachs to wrap around their…
