William James Sidis, renowned for his extraordinary intellect, lived a remarkable life, spanning an unprecedented 46 years. Born in Ukraine to a psychologist father, Sidis demonstrated exceptional intelligence from a young age, leading to his early admission to Harvard University at just 11 years old. Although he later left Harvard, he continued his academic pursuits…
The abandoned Russian satellite, Resurs-P1, has exploded into more than 100 pieces, with the reasons for the explosion still unclear. This unexpected event has raised concerns among the international space community due to the potential dangers posed by the debris. The explosion occurred in a similar orbit to the International Space Station (ISS), prompting astronauts…
NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has recently set new records in its mission to explore the Red Planet. Originally designed for just five flights, Ingenuity has surpassed all expectations by completing over 50 flights since its arrival with the Perseverance rover in February 2021. Ingenuity’s latest flight, conducted last week, saw the helicopter reach an altitude…
For the first time, samples from the far side of the Moon, which is never visible from Earth, have been brought back to our planet. The Chang’e 6 spacecraft’s return module landed in Inner Mongolia, China, after a 53-day mission, carrying approximately 2 kg of lunar rocks. This marks a significant milestone in space exploration…
ISRO’s third landing experiment for the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) prototype, Pushpak, was successfully conducted this morning in Chitradurga, Karnataka. Pushpak was dropped from a Chinook helicopter and autonomously glided to land on a runway. The helicopter released Pushpak from a height and distance of 4.5 km, allowing it to descend and land safely. The…
Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature in the universe, where no heat is present. This is a state where all molecular motion ceases entirely. In simpler terms, when there is no movement among the molecules, there is no heat, and this is what we call absolute zero. Heat is the result of molecules moving…
The Great Blue Hole in Belize is an extraordinary marine sinkhole renowned for its unique structure and diverse marine life. This natural wonder features a layer of freshwater at the top, while denser saltwater settles at the bottom, creating two distinct environments due to their density differences. The separation of these layers supports various types…
Sergei Krikalev, a Soviet cosmonaut, found himself stranded in space for 311 days during a mission on the “Mir” space station. In total, he spent 803 days, 9 hours, and 39 minutes in space throughout his career. On December 26, 1991, while Krikalev was in space, the Soviet Union was dissolved. Due to the ensuing…
China’s glass walkways are engineering marvels, offering visitors breathtaking views from transparent paths built along the edges of mountains. These walkways are not only architectural wonders but also popular tourist attractions. One of the most notable glass walkways is the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge in Hunan Province’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. This 430-meter (1,410 feet) long…
If a little tea is spilled on the table, it won’t be long before you see ants swarming around. If containers holding sweet items aren’t properly sealed, ants will quickly find their way inside. But how do ants from distant places detect sweetness and precisely locate it? Ants use two primary methods to find sweets:…
