Tag: Technology

Starry Superstitions

Starry Superstitions

3rd October 2017

Throughout history and in cultures all over the world, the stars have held the answers to questions for philosophers, farmers and dreamers alike, but do you know the history of these superstitions? 10: Hands to Yourself Pretty much everyone knows that it is rude to point, but some cultures bel...

Ridiculous Things People Have Believed to be UFOs.

Ridiculous Things People Have Believed to be UFOs.

25th September 2017

Lightning It is probably unsurprising that weird weather phenomena are linked with UFO sightings. This happens particularly often with a phenomenon known as sprite flashes, which are triggered high up in the Earth’s atmosphere by thunderstorms. These sprites often take the form of fast-mov...

How the Body is Affected by Spaceflight.

How the Body is Affected by Spaceflight.

18th September 2017

Even though it has been half a century since humanity took its first step towards the final frontier, questions remain on how a human body is affected by space flight. In a recent study, scientists were able to get a look at these effects, particularly that of weightlessness, on a molecular level....

Space Inspired Fashion

Space Inspired Fashion

11th September 2017

There is no denying that the fascination with space extends far beyond the realms of science and has inspired designers for decades. In both interior design, for example, the Sputnik chandelier and of course, fashion. The Space Race showed a jump forward in the clothes of the time, and is to...

How Nasa Has Changed Your Everyday Life

How Nasa Has Changed Your Everyday Life

4th September 2017

Long Distance Communication Without the 200 or so NASA satellites in orbit around the Earth it would not be possible to stay in touch with people on the other side of the world. Solar Energy NASA developed solar energy in an attempt to cr...

The History of Solar Eclipses

The History of Solar Eclipses

30th August 2017

For many ancient civilisations, the Sun and the Moon were seen as deities, so when the sun disappeared in the daytime, it was seen as a cataclysmic event. They were considered omens for the Aztecs, and many Hawaiian leader were named after such events Keke-la (thin sun), Ku-ko-hu (appearing blotted)...

10 Weirdest Aliens in the Marvel Universe.

10 Weirdest Aliens in the Marvel Universe.

Rocket Racoon The wise cracking, gun toting, and hairiest member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Rocket is racoon is genetically that has been genetically and cybernetically engineered. he makes up half of the bounty hunting duo that are sent to find Star-Lord, but rather than capture him, t...

Women in Space.

Women in Space.

For many years, as it seems to be the case with everything, women were deemed too sensitive and unstable for space. Not to mention – ‘but what about their *cough* monthlies *cough*?’ Yet women have over and over again beaten through male expectations and proved that women are just as good if not bet...

7 of Astronomy’s Greatest Mysteries.

7 of Astronomy’s Greatest Mysteries.

Space is full of weird things, however, most of them can be explained by science. Yet there are some that stump even the most accomplished astronomers. 1. Black Holes The study of black holes has come on in leaps and bound within the last few years, and yet, to misquote Pocahontas, how can th...

Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time!

Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time!

Dune – Frank Herbert “The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” A power struggle on the desert planet Arrakis, the sole source of Melange, a resource vital for spaceflight, he who wins will wield great power and influence over the universe. The usurped Duk...

The History of Halley’s Comet.

The History of Halley’s Comet.

Halley’s comet must be one of the most famous ever. Its periodic appearances, about every 75 years or so has added to its celebrity. It last appeared in our skies in 1986, and it set to return in 2061. The comet is named for the astronomer who discovered it – Edmond Halley. He examined reports...

The Most Famous Astronomers of All Time.

The Most Famous Astronomers of All Time.

Claudius Ptolemy (90 A.D.– 168 A.D) Claudius Ptolemy was an Egyptian astronomer, mathematician and geographer, with Greek ancestry. Some of his texts were so important that they changed west scientific thinking forever. His book the Almagest, was one of the most revolutionary. It comprehen...

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