Our brains are wired to acquire information, which allows us to ensure our survival. However, as humans, we have the habit of sticking to things that we strongly believe to be true; even though they were scientifically disproven. For instance, consuming too much sugar makes …
Tag Archives: NASA
April, 2020
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27 April
A Massive Asteroid That Looks Like It’s Wearing A Face Mask Is Approaching Earth
It’s not unusual for asteroids to zip past Earth. Scientists estimate that every year, several dozens of asteroids of different sizes fly by Earth at a distance closer than the moon. A team of experts at Arecibo Observatory however, observed an unusually shaped asteroid, which …
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22 April
NASA Discovers Hidden Exoplanet Which Has Striking Similarities to Earth
Kepler is the world’s first mission with the ability to find true Earth analogs — planets that orbit stars like our sun in the “habitable zone”. The habitable zone is the region around a star where the temperature is just right for water. The Kepler …
February, 2020
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6 February
10 Astonishing Facts Guaranteed to Give You a New Sense of Wonder
As we grow older, our curiosity to discover things slowly fades away. We become more involved with our personal life, friends and family members. While becoming an adult and being responsible is important in life, so is maintaining a sense of wonder. Learning new things …
March, 2019
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13 March
NASA’s Before-and-After Images Show How We’re Transforming the Planet
Since our introduction to this planet, we have been replacing nature and other species to become dominant. At the same time, knowingly or unknowingly, we have been transforming this planet into something different. For centuries, we have been clearing forests, rivers and moving animal species …
December, 2018
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19 December
If You Want to Improve Air Quality in Your House, Use these NASA-Approved Plants
The majority of us spend our time indoors; especially during the months of winter. Extreme summer months also force us to stay indoors as much as we can, except when we are out swimming. It might not come as a surprise that most adults in …
November, 2018
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21 November
10 Astounding Facts About the First Moon Landing
On July 20, 1969, mankind made history when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. The feat was a huge achievement and since then, only 11 others have had the honor to walk on the lunar surface. Interestingly, none of the 12 people who have had the …
August, 2018
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9 August
10 Crazy Facts About The Universe That Will Blow Your Mind
We are but a tiny speck in this ever-expanding universe. No one knows exactly how large the universe is. It could be infinite or have an edge. While scientists argue about the shape and size of the universe, they are capable of determining one thing …
August, 2017
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3 August
NASA’s New Planetary Protection Officer Job Allows You To Fight Aliens & Protect Earth
Almost all of us have dreamed of becoming a superhero at one time or another. The opportunity to be on the front line and protect the ones we love is something we will never give up. Thanks to NASA, the search for such a job is …
January, 2017
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19 January
Check Out These Stunning Photos Of SpaceX’s Latest And Precise Rocket Landing – Aiming Towards The Mission To Mars.
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, better known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company. Elon Musk, Tesla Motors CEO and former PayPal entrepreneur, founded SpaceX in 2002. The mission behind SpaceX is to reduce the cost of space transportation and establish a …