NASA Will Soon Decide If Changing Juno’s Course is Best
Jupiter is named after the king of the Roman gods, and with its massive size, it definitely holds the title of king of the Solar System. NASA's Juno spacecraft entered orbit around the gas giant in July of 2016. Due to a problem with the craft's propulsion system, NASA is currently debating whether changing Juno's course is the best option. What is Juno looking for out there among the stars?
Space Technology Will Protect the Vatican’s Treasures
New space technology isn't just for traveling into the cosmos — these innovations have applications on earth, as well. Medicine, transportation, public safety, computers and agriculture are some of the industries that have made progress by applying space technology. Also on that list: The Catholic Church. The Vatican has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to preserve religious and cultural manuscripts, documents and books.
How To Survive A Remodel With Kids
Tearing something down and starting over again in your home, whether it's a single room, multiple rooms, an outdoor deck, or the whole darn house, can be a major project. When you add kids into the equation tensions are bound to get high.
American History – The Evolution and Meaning of the Flag
The American flag has been a symbol of strength and unification since 1777. It has been changed more than 20 times over several years. The changes that have been made have not compromised the powerful symbolism of the flag that citizens link to its origin. The flag remains as iconic as it was in the past. Colonial Flag The initial colonial flag that resembles the current flag was known as the Grand Union. It was characterized by 13 stripes that alternated red and white shades to represent thirteen colonies. The blue field was situated at the corner on the upper left-hand side with a red and white cross. It was…
6 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Their First Visit to the Dentist
Ease your child's dental fears with these tips: open conversation, educational materials, a trial run, pediatric dentist, practice at home, and a special reward.
Inside the Monster Rocket to Mars: How Did NASA Build and Fund the SLS?
Explore NASA's monumental Space Launch System, paving the way for Mars missions. Budget challenges, ambitious goals, and adaptability await!
Monthly Stargazing Calendar for June 2016
On June 3 Saturn will be at opposition, which means it will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its moons because it will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long.
Key Steps to Improving Your Office Work Environment
Creating an excellent work environment for your employees helps to improve your business. Employees who feel they are treated well will enjoy their jobs and want to stick around longer. They will be more motivated to do their work and to do it well. If you don't show that you care about your employees, you could find it difficult to retain staff.
Repurposing Shipping Containers As Homes: Why This Is Now A “Thing”
Shipping containers are big metal objects that get used to transport physical objects. Many of the products that we use in our daily lives will no doubt have got transported across many oceans in them. When shipping containers get taken out of service, they often get scrapped. But, one ingenious way to save them from the scrap heap…
Monthly Stargazing Calendar for May 2016
Early this month on the night of May 5 and 6 the Eta Aquarids meteor shower will peak. It is an above average shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak, however most of the activity will be seen in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the rate can reach only about 30 meteors per hour.
NASA Called College Students to Develop an Inflatable Heat Shield
Who is NASA going to hire to create a vital component for an upcoming Mars mission? None other than the bright minds of our future – college and university students. That's right! NASA's Game Changing Development Program gave college students the chance to come up with unique ideas to generate lift. Sure, that's a fairly simple request, but your ideas will be used on cutting-edge, amazing spacecraft.
Monthly Stargazing Calendar for April 2016
On the night of April 22 and 23 the Lyrids meteor shower will peak. It is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak, although some meteors may be seen any time from April 16 to 25. It originates from dust particles left behind by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861.
