Ace in the Sky - Red Baron Airplanes: Alfred von Richthofen Airplanes
The so-called Red Baron airplanes, flown by “Red Baron” Manfred von Richthofen during World War I, were made by Fokker and Albatros, except for the …
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Amazing Star Facts for Kids to Learn
The twinkling points of light in the night sky have inspired poets to pen down beautiful poems. Well, stars certainly make the night sky beautiful, so …
Continue ReadingDestroyed Spacecraft Which Shocked the World - Space Disasters - Challenger, Columbia, Soyuz and More
Destroyed spacecraft such as the Soyuz 1, Challenger and Columbia have taught spacecraft engineers much about risk levels involved with space flight, …
Continue ReadingStratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy- SOFIA: Largest Telescope ever Built on an Aircraft
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a US / German partnership that places an infrared observatory on-board a 747 to allow …
Continue ReadingThe Life and Times of Harlow Shapley
Harlow Shapley was one of the biggest names in astronomy in the early 20th century. His work put to rest one of the biggest debates of the time and …
Continue ReadingThe Story of the Great Attractor in Astronomy
In the 1970s astronomers discovered that something is pulling our solar system towards it. In the 1980s they found that it was actually pulling all …
Continue ReadingUltralight Aircraft Longest Flight
This article guides readers through the steps required to determine the ultralight aircraft longest flight. The article describes the factors …
Continue ReadingUses of Computers in Space Research and Advancement
Without the advancement of computer technology we would not have the Hubble Space Telescope in space. From analyzing data gathered by these …
Continue ReadingWhy are Rockets Used Today--War Rockets
The military of virtually all nations have made rockets a mainstay of their arsenal in the 21st century. Obviously the U.S. and Russia have the more …
Continue ReadingFunction of the SHOX Gene and Disorders caused by SHOX Gene Mutation
The short stature homeobox gene, or SHOX gene, is involved in the regulation of human growth and development. SHOX gene mutation is known to be …
Continue ReadingProgesterone Blood Test: A Simple Blood Test to Help Diagnose a Number of Female Medical Problems
Has your doctor mentioned the progesterone blood test? If so, read on to learn about this test, how it is done, and why it is done.
Continue ReadingThe Importance of the PPD Skin Test Results For the Patient
The importance of the PPD skin test cannot be emphasized enough. The PPD or purified protein derivative test is commonly referred to as the TB skin …
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