Although a main-belt comet behaves like regular comets by emitting a tail of gas and dust, its orbit is more like an asteroid's. Pedro Lacerda/University of Hawaii On Nov. 26, 2005, graduate student Henry Hsie
Lava flows and spatter from fire fountains can certainly destroy surrounding vegetation or trees, but the flow is usually slow enough that people have plenty of time to make it to safety. Hawaiian eruptions are so named because they are common to Hawaii's volcanoes. Strombolian Eruptions: These...
Free ferries departing from the waterfront behind Centraal Station and crossing the IJ river are a great way to explore lesser-visited, up-and-coming neighborhoods. During rush hours, you’ll share the deck with locals breathing in the fresh air, bicycles and mopeds in tow. ...
First-time travelers are often tempted to take everything but the kitchen sink (just in case!), but limiting your backpack space is the best way to avoid this common pitfall. Something like the Kelty Redwing 50 for men or women is a great option. The durable 50L pack has an internal ...
Another great resource is a hands-on astrolabe activity developed by the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii. The website includes a program that calculates a complete set of astrolabe templates for any location. Once you specify your location, the program generates files you can ...
If you’re going Mahi Mahi fishing, especially for the first time, it’s highly likely that you’ll becasting off alongside an experienced charter captain.This is because you generally need to step foot on a boat to reach Mahi-rich waters, which lie further offshore. Not only will charter...
11 hours East South Central 36 kWh 9 hours West South Central 38 kWh 4.25 hours Mountain 28 kWh 11.5 hours Pacific Contiguous 21 kWh 15.5 hours Alaska, Hawaii 18 kWh 18 hours Not sure which region your state is in? Check out the chart. Note: The average energy used per day is esti...
Cruise ship worker– This is a much more formal position than the ones above, but it’s a great way to travel. The hours are long, but there’s something to be said about living at sea! Seasonal worker at ski resorts– Instructors, restaurant staff, hotel staff, lifeguards — ski resor...
Wild camping is often an unglamorous case of sneaking behind a bush after dark. With realistic expectations in mind, here are some key strategies I’ve developed for finding a suitable place to wild camp, especially if you’re close to civilization and open country is in short supply. These...
Lava flows and spatter from fire fountains can certainly destroy surrounding vegetation or trees, but the flow is usually slow enough that people have plenty of time to make it to safety. Hawaiian eruptions are so named because they are common to Hawaii's volcanoes. Strombolian Eruptions: These...