Global warming and rising fuel prices are some of the reasons we’ve been talking a lot about fuel efficiency recently. The most significant human activity that contributes to global warming is the burning of fossil fuels. So for now, we are looking for alternative fuel for our vehicles to help our mother earth. How about…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live and work in space? Well, it is really a pain in the neck to do even a simple task like going to the bathroom or even getting a drink of water. How about shaving? Could you imagine how much of a pain it is…
If you think you are cool enough, then you definitely check this guy. NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren plays Amazing Grace on the bagpipes from the International Space Station, this guy is a member of the Expedition 44/45 crew. It’s funny to think, but we can actually say that this is the first time that the…
Starting this evening, a very rare occurrence will begin – the transition of the planet Venus across our Sun. Ho-hum, you might say but this will be the last time this transition occurs during our lifetime. The transitions happen in pairs – our last one was in 2004. The next time it will happen is…
On October 4, 1957, Russia laid down the gauntlet to the rest of the world. That;’s when Sputnik was launched, the first satellite. Backyard stargazers watched the shiny little object orbit the earth, and amateur radio operators were able to listen to its beeping signal. The US responded the next year with a stroke of…
Quick! How Many Countries Could You Name in Five Minutes? That’s the name of today’s brain-teasing website at FamilyFirst. Come on, start with Afghanistan and work your way all the way down to Zambia. What, geography isn’t your forte? That’s okay. How about colors? How many colors could you name in five minutes? There’s more….
Are you looking for a job? Well, NASA is looking for employees. And not for just any job. They are looking for astronauts! Today’s FamilyFirst site is NASA’s recruitment page for new astronaut candidates. That’s right, you (if you’re not an old goat like me, that is) could be working on the space station, or…
Today’s FamilyFirst site is short and sweet in its description. That’s because you don’t want to READ about it, you want to go check it out for yourself! The site is Google Moon. It’s a clickable, zoomable, blast of a website that will allow you to virtually tour the moon’s surface. Here’s how they describe…
The International Space Station has been inhabited since February of 2004. And it’s big, and bright enough to spotted from backyards all over the world. And, so far, it’s been a refreshing shot in the arm for a space program that has seen more than its share of failure and tragedy.
Have you ever watched the night sky, and looked at the stars and imagined yourself up there, traveling around and visting new places. Then you see a bright dot moving across the sky, and you wonder, is that a satellite, or what? Looking at the sky can be more fun and educational after a vist…