Cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were faced with a puzzling and potentially dangerous situation recently when they embarked on a spacewalk to address a leaking radiator issue. The leak, previously confirmed by the Russian space agency Roscosmos, originated from the backup radiator on the Nauka module, which was launched in 2021. While the primary radiator … [Read more...] about Cosmonauts Find Growing Blob Outside International Space Station
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A Stunning View of Mount Fuji from the International Space Station
Mount Fuji is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Japan, and a popular tourist destination for those visiting the country. But have you ever wondered what it looks like from space? Thanks to the Expedition 2 crew aboard the International Space Station, we have a stunning image of Mount Fuji from above. The photo was taken on May 27, 2001, with a Kodak DCS460 … [Read more...] about A Stunning View of Mount Fuji from the International Space Station
An International Team Confirms the Source of Waxy Substances Found on Beaches
Rare rock-like clumps have long washed up on beaches around the world. The waxy substance known as ambergris is prized for its use in the perfume industry and sought after on black markets for its alleged medicinal properties. An international team of scientists has now confirmed the icky origins of these intriguing lumps through DNA analysis. This one might require you to … [Read more...] about An International Team Confirms the Source of Waxy Substances Found on Beaches