Tag: Universe

The History of Solar Eclipses

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)...

Interplanetary Record Breakers

Oldest Person in Space John Glenn became the oldest person in Space when he flew on the space shuttle Discovery’s STS-95 mission in October 1998. He was 77! He also broke another record – the longest time between trips to space. He had been the first American to orbit the earth in February 1...

Facts about Black Holes

Fact 1: You can’t directly see a black hole. Black holes are black, but not in that they are coloured black, but because no light can escape from them. This means that it is impossible to use any kind of equipment to detect the black hole itself. Instead scientists must observe the effects of th...

Effects of climate change.

With no sea ice to lie on, Walruses gather on a beach in Alaska The change from the 20s to now is very noticeable on the Pedersen Glacier. The worsening of forest fires is due to the increase of droughts. The West of the USA is suffering particularly badly with thi...

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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...

Fascinating Father’s Day facts

According to a leading card retailer, Hallmark, Father’s Day is the 4th largest card selling occasion in the years. It sees around 74 Million cards given every year! Only 50% of these cards are actually given to fathers, almost 20% are given to husbands. A lady called Sonora Louis...

Weird and Wacky Space Conspiracy Theories

There is nothing that people like more than a conspiracy, the Illuminati is the obvious one but there are many that are space related. The Apollo Moon Landings were faked. Between 1969 and 1972, twelve NASA astronauts have walked on the moon and there have been numerous photos of landing s...