You can go to space without becoming an astronaut or a cosmonaut. If you have the money and the right connections, you can experience near-space travel, or at least get fairly close to it. But if you’re not a celebrity or extremely wealthy, your options are limited if you want to experience the thrilling sensation … Read more
When astronauts leave the International Space Station (ISS), they venture into the vacuum of space dressed in a white, pressure-tight spacesuit. That may seem like overkill for an environment that’s almost devoid of any other materials, but it’s a necessary precaution. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, these outfits are also functional. The white coloring … Read more
Every time we copy gigabytes of files from a friend’s laptop, our flash drives seem to get full. Sometimes become slow and difficult to use. That makes us curious. If we put clothes in the wardrobe it makes them heavier, is the flash disk the same? Hmm, does the flash disk get heavier when filled … Read more
Biscuit beetle infestations are a common occurrence in home pantries. As their name suggests, these beetles are attracted to biscuits, crackers and other dry foods thanks to their high starch content. While they may not look it, biscuit beetles are actually small insects that measure less than an inch when fully grown. Their small size … Read more
Bichir fish have been a staple in fish tanks for many years. Bichirs are also known as eartheater or water whips because of the way they use their long, whip-like tails to hunt prey. These fish aren’t aggressive and are low-maintenance pets. However, there is some concern about their aggressiveness. Are bichir fish aggressive? Let’s … Read more
In the wild, canary birds tend to be monogamous. However, in captivity that isn’t always the case. Sometimes a male will mate with more than one female and even with other males. How do canary birds mate? This type of behavior is more common among domesticated canaries than their wild counterparts. In general, it depends … Read more
Mars is a brilliant and intense red in appearance. It’s so red that if you saw it in the night sky you might think it was on fire. This name comes from the Greek word for “burning”: Mars. So why is Mars often called the Red Planet? Red is the color of light with the … Read more
Just like a virus that infects us with the flu, fake news… quickly spreads everywhere! The difference is if the flu can be treated by resting and eating healthy food. Hoaxes, or fake news… need stronger medicine! But — as our friend asked — why do people easily believe in hoaxes? Why can it spread … Read more
Red-lipped batfish are some of the most unusual-looking fish in the ocean. They also have a pretty unusual diet. As the name suggests, red-lipped batfish have bright red lips. These are not just for show though – they help them feed! Red-lipped batfish spend almost all their time hiding among the reef and only come … Read more
Your cat may be a little shy at first, but after getting to know your snake, you may notice the two are becoming fast friends. It’s hard not to! These two very different pets do have quite a lot in common. Both love to hide, hunt for food and play with toys. It’s likely that … Read more