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Back in the day, the ancient Egyptians had dreams of soaring like majestic birds, and they put their imaginations to the test with the Saqqara Glider. It's like they built a wooden wonder, a model airplane, before airplanes even existed. This glider had wings like a bird and the curiosity of an inventor – it's like a time-traveling experiment! Whether it was a prototype for future air travel or ju...

How far can you go without navigation? Back in 1941 this plane was trying to get back home and accidentally flew around the world! This Boeing 314 Clipper flew over 30,000 miles without knowing where exactly to fly... Let's listen to the whole story and find out how it managed to have enough fuel for such a long flight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a single spot on Earth where the Equator and Prime Meridian meet — the literal coordinates 0°0′, known as “Null Island.” But here’s the twist: it’s not really an island at all! It’s a tiny point in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of West Africa, marked only by a buoy — yet somehow, it’s one of the most famous “places” in mapping history. In this video, we’ll explore why millions of digit...

Building a bridge between Europe and Africa sounds amazing, but it’s way trickier than it seems. The Strait of Gibraltar, where the two continents are closest, is about 8 miles wide, but the water there is super deep—up to 3,000 feet in some places! On top of that, the area is really windy and has strong currents, which makes construction extra challenging. Engineers have proposed ideas, like floa...

A giant asteroid, roughly the size of a football field, was spotted hurtling through space — and for a moment, it looked like it could hit Earth. Astronomers scrambled to analyze its path, and the good news? Earth is safe. But the Moon… might not be so lucky. This video unpacks everything we know about asteroid 2024 YR4, its unpredictable future, and why scientists are keeping a very close eye on...

Imagine living through one of the most massive volcanic eruptions in history—Toba’s supereruption, about 74,000 years ago, was exactly that. For our ancient relatives, it was like the world turned upside down, with ash blanketing the sky and temperatures plummeting. The eruption created a "volcanic winter" that likely made food scarce and survival incredibly tough. Some scientists believe this eve...

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The Moon is our planet's sole natural satellite and nearest celestial body. The Moon orbits the Earth and it takes about one month to complete the full cycle from New Moon to New Moon. But there's a common misconception that the Moon goes around the Earth. Which isn't true. Why do we believe in this myth and why is it completely wrong? Let's take a look at the phases of the Moon and its rotation c...

Get ready to have your mind blown! 🏺 In this video, we’ll explore the shocking discovery of a pyramid older than recorded history — a structure that could rewrite everything we know about ancient civilizations. Archaeologists are stunned by the precision, scale, and mysterious origins of this ancient wonder. Could this be evidence of a forgotten culture that predates Egypt’s great pyramids? Join...

Wireless electricity isn’t just a sci-fi dream anymore — it’s actually happening! Scientists around the world are building systems that can send energy through the air, and it’s already being used to power things like smart locks, sensors, and even electric toothbrushes. In the U.S. and Japan, researchers are testing ways to wirelessly charge drones, satellites, and even entire city grids. One of...

Earth with no moon—sounds kinda eerie, right? Without that big ol' rock in the sky, our nights would be way darker, like, seriously spooky. Plus, tides would be way less dramatic without the moon's gravitational pull, so no epic beach waves, sorry surfers. But here's the kicker: our tilt would be all wonky without the moon to stabilize it, so say goodbye to those consistent seasons. And don't even...

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The Moon rotates super slowly, taking about 27 Earth days to complete one spin. This means that in one lunar day, you'd experience scorching hot sun for about two weeks, followed by frigid darkness for the same amount of time. So, without its own time zone, lunar colonists would have to endure these extreme temperature swings, which isn't exactly ideal for, you know, living comfortably. Having a s...

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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar soil, saying, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Since the Moon doesn't have any wind or rain, the footprints should still be relatively untouched. NASA put in a lot of effort to make sure these footprints stay protected, as well as the location of the initial Moon landing. There are many flags on the surface of th...

How many Moons does our planet have? Sounds like a pretty straight-forward question, doesn't it? The simple answer is that Earth has only one Moon, which we see in the sky every night. The more complex answer is that the number of moons varies over time... How is it possible? In this video I'm gonna explain this to you. By the way, around the Solar System, multiple moons are the rule. Mars has two...

What're the most popular questions about the Moon? ? Why is the Moon not a planet? Does the Moon have an atmosphere? Does the Moon have a core? We look at out satellite every night and keep wandering, what's happening to the Moon. Here we've gathered the coolest phenomena happening on the Moon right now! Did you know that the Moon is rusting or that mysterious lights appear on the surface of the M...

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If you look up at the Earth's satellite, the Moon, you'll see that its surface is peppered with thousands of craters. Those are caused by asteroids and meteorites colliding with the lunar surface. But it also has over 200 holes that might even lead to caves. Scientists from around the world keep an eye on them and wondering if they may lead to an underground tunnel system... Learn more about your...

Is it possible to permanently settle on the Moon? Yup, but we'd need more advanced equipment, infrastructure and astronauts' outfits. Current spacesuits are great for walking on the Moon but aren't enough for permanent missions. Human body can perfectly function on Earth, but the Moon has different atmosphere and magnetic field. Let's see which upgrades a new spacesuit should definitely have. Lear...

Have you ever noticed how when you’re stargazing two nights in a row at the same time, let’s say 9 p.m., the stars stay in the same place, but the Moon doesn’t? I've learned the reason for this phenomenon and I'm ready to share it with you! I'll also tell you what exactly happens to the light after it disappears inside of a black hole. Here're 10+ cool space facts you probably haven't thought abou...

Get this - scientists have discovered that something is actually moving inside the Moon! It sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s real. Using special equipment, they’ve detected small shifts and movements deep beneath the Moon’s surface, which might be caused by cooling, shrinking, or even leftover seismic activity from billions of years ago. Some think it could also be related to myster...