Posted on April 27, 2022 (Updated on July 23, 2025)
What happens when a comet enters Earth’s atmosphere?
Space & NavigationComets Crash-Landing: When Space Snowballs Meet Our Atmosphere Comets! Those icy wanderers, often dubbed “dirty snowballs,” are basically leftovers from when our solar system was just a baby, billions of years ago. Composed of ice, dust, and tiny bits of rock, they sometimes stray a little too close for comfort, crossing Earth’s orbit. So, what
Posted on April 27, 2022 (Updated on July 23, 2025)
Who is the engineer in hidden figures?
Space & NavigationMary Jackson: More Than Just a “Hidden Figure,” She Was a Force of Nature “Hidden Figures” wasn’t just a feel-good movie; it shone a much-deserved spotlight on some seriously brilliant African-American women who were absolutely critical to NASA’s success during the Space Race. You probably remember Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan, but let’s talk about
Posted on April 27, 2022 (Updated on July 23, 2025)
How big are coronal mass ejections?
Space & NavigationJust How Big Are These Coronal Mass Ejections, Anyway? Coronal mass ejections (CMEs)… you’ve probably heard the term, maybe in connection with some scary headline about the power grid going down. But what are they, really? Well, simply put, they’re some of the most incredible, and potentially disruptive, events our Sun throws our way. These
Posted on April 27, 2022 (Updated on July 23, 2025)
What is the star diagram?
Space & NavigationUnlocking Insights with Star Diagrams: More Than Just Pretty Pictures Let’s face it, we’re drowning in data these days. Sifting through it all can feel like trying to find a specific grain of sand on a beach. That’s where visual tools like the star diagram come in handy. But what is a star diagram, really?
Posted on April 27, 2022 (Updated on July 23, 2025)
What happened to Quentin in October Sky?
Space & NavigationWhatever Happened to Quentin from October Sky? So, you’ve seen “October Sky,” right? Or maybe you read Homer Hickam Jr.’s memoir, “Rocket Boys.” Either way, you probably remember Quentin Wilson. In the movie, and in real life, he’s the brains behind the operation, the guy who could actually do the math that made those rockets
Posted on April 27, 2022 (Updated on July 23, 2025)
What is it called when a graph changes direction?
Space & NavigationWhen Graphs Change Direction: Spotting the Bumps and Bends Ever looked at a graph and noticed how it sometimes goes up, then down, or maybe does a little wiggle? Those changes in direction aren’t just random squiggles; they tell a story about the function behind the graph. In math, especially when you get into calculus,