The day of the first recorded solar eclipse, according to belief, was predicted by the Greek philosopher Thales. It is believed that on May 28, 585 B.C., the solar eclipse occurred, and Thales had foretold this event beforehand. Thales is revered for his contributions to early Greek philosophy and science, and his alleged prediction of…
Over the decades, Delta IV Heavy rockets have been instrumental in space exploration. Starting in 1960, the Delta Rocket family, with its 400-plus missions, saw the latest Delta IV Heavy rocket lift off last week, marking its final journey. As part of the secretive reconnaissance missions of the US Space Force, under the control of…
In the realm of wildlife, it’s not just the lions and tigers that reign supreme; there exists another species that fearlessly stands its ground – the honey badger. Renowned for their intelligence and tenacity, honey badgers possess traits like sharp claws and impenetrable skin, rendering them formidable opponents. While lions and tigers are commonly associated…
During a solar eclipse, it’s crucial to remember that directly observing the sun can cause damage to your eyes, mainly due to the intense ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun. This radiation has enough energy to harm the cells in the retina of the eye, leading to potential vision problems. The extent of damage depends…
Can you imagine a big bird with legs as thick as our wrists that could hunt monkeys and foxes? A bird that stays with only one mate for life and shares all the responsibilities of a parent. That is the harpy eagle. A first-time sighting of a harpy hawk can sometimes mistake it for an…
All three probes of India’s lunar mission Chandrayaan will land on the moon on the same day. Luna-25 was launched from the Vostoshny Cosmodrome at 2:00 PM Moscow time. The probe will reach the Moon’s orbit in five days. It will then spend three to seven days selecting the right spot before landing at the…
Lidar is a sophisticated technology for detection and ranging light. In any mysterious forest, its laser penetrates from top to bottom and turns geographical data into images. They are mainly used to study the forest area, but sometimes they discover many ruins of ancient cultures and pyramids. Human culture is very complex. Because archaeologists say…
This is due to a special arrangement between the Earth and the Moon called tidal lock or gravitational lock. It is a bit difficult to explain and understand. So adding the video. The first part shows a hypothetical scenario of what it would be like if there were no tidal lock. Second is the real…
Want to feel like you’re on another planet? Head straight to the aforementioned archipelago. It is a UNESCO heritage site. Lying between Yemen and Africa. It is believed to have emerged when Arabia separated from Africa 15 to 20 million years ago. It is still with the African plate. About 40% of the plant species…
Confirmation of loss of contact with Voyager 2, currently approximately 21 billion kilometers from Earth. On July 21, commands sent from Earth to Voyager 2 accidentally caused Voyager’s High Gain Antenna to point 2 degrees away from Earth. Therefore Voyager cannot currently receive messages from Earth or send messages in the direction of Earth. A…
