Orion spacecraft is scheduled to land in the Pacific Ocean off California this week. It should gradually slow from its fast initial speed of 25,000 mph before its parachutes open and it glides toward water. NASA is developing Artemis II – an improved, crew-capable version of Orion currently under development at Kennedy Space Center in…
As with many insects, ladybugs undergo a complex metamorphosis with distinct egg, larval, pupal and adult stages. During wintertime they gather in large groups for diapause (the insect equivalent of hibernation). They tend to seek shelter under leaves and crevices of tree bark or in homes and other structures where they remain warm and safe…
If you grew up in Minnesota in the 50s or 60s, chances are you were familiar with Hamm’s bear and its memorable jingle. This cartoon character danced, got himself into mischief, sang about its refreshing beer from sky blue waters – becoming one of many memorable Minnesota jingles to become popular through television. Bora Bora…
St Lucia, located in the Eastern Caribbean, boasts an eclectic blend of African, East Indian, and French cultural influences that come together in its breathtaking mountain landscape and picturesque beaches. Belize is an integral component of Caribbean economy. Tourism and offshore banking are its main sources of income. Furthermore, exports include bananas, cardboard cartons, rum,…
Ladybugs can be found worldwide, flourishing best in temperate climates with plenty of marigolds, geraniums and chrysanthemums to feed on. These insects mate and lay eggs near colonies of aphids as a primary food source. After hibernation during winter, they emerge again in spring to mate and reproduce. Spring As spring arrives, ladybugs come out…
Northern Sky has long been a fan-favorite from Nick Drake. Its lyrics seem to depict an emotional release for Drake while also touching on spiritual themes such as fate and karma. Jeff Lynne explained that this 1977 hit from ELO has an obscure lyric at its conclusion which many fans have recently discovered. This track…
Orion spacecraft that completed 2022’s Artemis I mission has now returned to Ohio where it will undergo additional tests at the Neil Armstrong Test Facility. These tests will enable engineers to stress-test Orion before its first crewed flight is scheduled for 2025 on Artemis II, among other aspects. In particular, test flights will assess its…
Orion is NASA’s new spacecraft designed to transport astronauts further than ever into space – to the Moon and beyond. Specifically engineered to offer safe, comfortable, and reliable deep space travel for astronauts. Launch will take place from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a powerful rocket named Space Launch System and carry both an…
All but four astronauts who ever set foot on the Moon have now passed on, yet that was only part of Apollo’s unfortunate legacy. First was a tragic fire on the launch pad that claimed three lives: Gus Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee – an event which fundamentally altered NASA’s moon program. The Fire…
