Maple seeds have wings that spin and keep them in the air for longer, allowing them to land in all kinds of places. Depending on the 5.strength of the wind, they can sometimes travel for 6. hundreds of kilometres Coconuts are carried along by 7. ocean currents. When a coconut falls ...
When I take off, I don't know where I'm going to put down.起飞的时候，我并不知道要在哪里降落。I'll select a safe place to land in flight, but I'm flying hundreds of miles without knowing exactly where I'll land.我会选择一个安全的着陆点，但飞了好几百英里却不知道要降落在哪里。We...
Due to years and years of experience of watching parades with my family in Disneyland and California Adventure, we have the best tips on how to get the best spot and which parades you can expect during each time of the year! This article has been checked for accuracy for 2025 and ...
The floats send their data and location back to processing centers on land via the satellite network. Each float repeats this cycle every 10 days and can drift in the oceans measuring data for as long as 4 to 7 years. Story: Malou Zuidema & Esmee van Wijk Artist: Malou Zuidema Scientist...
Millions of people take cruises each year; but when their cruise ends, they usually return to their homes on land. Wouldn't it be great if there was a cruise that never ended? That's the basic idea behind a floating city, and an ocean vessel called Freedom Ship is trying the...
Historical and cultural destinations: The rainy season is arguably the best time to visit Thailand's temples, palaces, and historical landmarks, particularly in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, and Chiang Mai. These sites are less affected by rain, and fewer tourists mean a more relaxed experience. ...
Minnesota’s only national park is an ethereal land of lakes and northern lights. Here’s everything you need to know.
It’s an amphibious vehicle that travels on a cushion of air created by a downward blast. Hovercraft use air to balance their weight, allowing the craft to operate efficiently. Hovercraft can also operate across nearly any terrain, including land, water and ice. It’s this characterist...
Thus, almost any land-based airplane weighing from 5-7 tons, and sometimes even more, can be set on floats. This plane will fly, although its flight performance will be slightly worse compared to the original. All this amounts to an increase in weight by 10-12%, a reduction of the to...
These substances explain why you don't wake up in the morning with a layer of mold growing on your skin -- most bacteria and spores that land on the skin die quickly. Your nose, mouth and eyes are also obvious entry points for germs. Tears and mucus contain an enzyme (lysozyme) that...