The Brain The human brain is a marvel of nature, featuring 490 kilometers of blood vessels. A single brain cell can store information equivalent to five volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Brain signals travel through neurons at speeds of up to 170 miles per hour, equivalent to the rapid movement of vehicles on an express…
On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel to space. A Russian cosmonaut, Tereshkova’s journey marked a significant milestone in space exploration, paving the way for women in this field. It wasn’t until twenty years later, on June 18, 1983, that the United States sent its first woman to space, Sally…
Chess is one of the oldest board games in human history, known for its intricate blend of intelligence and speed. Celebrated globally since July 20, 1966, International Chess Day commemorates this ancient game every year. Originating in India, the precursor to chess was a game called ‘Chaturanga,’ believed to have been developed between 319-543 CE…
The Artemis 2 mission is set to take four astronauts on a journey around the moon and back in September 2025. The core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, crucial for this mission, has recently been completed and shipped by Boeing and NASA. This marks a significant milestone in the Artemis program, which…
Have you ever seen pictures of the Amazon rainforest? It’s mostly flat, but in the wildest, most remote parts of the Amazon near the Peruvian border, there’s a mountain that rises half a kilometer above the flat forest. This mountain, known as Cerro El Cono, is believed to be the peak of an extinct volcano….
SpaceX has confirmed that 20 satellites launched from a Falcon 9 rocket in California will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere after the rocket’s second stage experienced a malfunction. The company reported a liquid oxygen leak during the second stage, resulting in insufficient thrust to achieve the intended orbit. SpaceX’s official statement highlighted that the minimal ignition in…
The Anechoic Chamber, known as the world’s quietest room, is located in Microsoft’s office in Redmond, Washington. This unique space is so silent that one can hear their own heartbeat, the rustling of clothes, the sound of swallowing, and even the blood flowing in their veins. The chamber has been recognized by the Guinness World…
Many of us have seen videos of Elon Musk’s Falcon-9 rocket landing back on Earth. However, the true scale of this impressive piece of technology is often not fully appreciated. The rocket’s size is much larger than most people realize. In one striking image, a person is seen walking near the Falcon-9, highlighting the sheer…
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…
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…
