I have always been fascinated by the ocean, and the fact that there is still so much we do not know about it. Not only because it is such an expansive part of our planet, but also because of its depth. The further down that you travel in the ocean, the greater the Continue reading
When I was younger everyone owned a Stretch Armstrong. The purpose of the elastic capabilities for the toy is probably so Mr. Armstrong could have moveable limbs and stretch a bit. However as kids, it was essential to test the limits of our humble stretchy buddy. The goal, which has uncanny similarities to medieval torture techniques, was to pull on Stretch’s arms and Continue reading
Artist’s Impression of the Venus Rover
Some scientists believe that the climate of Venus used to resemble Earth’s current climate. Instead of a blanket of sulfuric acid clouds, it too may have had puffy white clouds of water vapor and an atmosphere that may have been hospitable to life. Today, Venus’s atmosphere is composed primarily of carbon dioxide, which has made the planet a giant greenhouse. Many probes and flybys have been sent to Venus by humans over the last 50 years or so, and the ambient pressure and Continue reading
Industry thrives on predictability. Environmental chambers help industrial researchers determine how a product is likely to behave when subject to certain conditions. This process helps industries anticipate problems with their products and improve them based on what they observe during research in environmental chambers. Environmental chambers can provide researchers with Continue reading