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Astrogeologists are excited about scarps on Mars. The scarps are high slopes of dirt covering sheets of ice 300 feet thick, and planetary scientists have located eight of them. The cliffs of ice were likely formed by snow thousands of years ago and may contain records of Martian climate for robot explorers to gather.
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The best way to avoid the flu is to stay out of its way. Droplets in the air can travel 3 to 6 feet from an infected person. Frequent hand-washing also helps. If you do get the flu, drink a cup of water every hour and sit up to help your lungs clear bacteria.
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Today is National Rubber Ducky Day! Sesame Street character Ernie loves his pal Rubber Duckie, whose birthday is today. Queen Elizabeth has a rubber ducky with a crown and Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman made a giant 1300 pound floating duck. Look up rubber duck races, then give your ducky a bubble bath today!
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A 120 million year-old eyeball was discovered in a bird fossil found in China. The soft eye tissues were remarkably preserved and show that the small enantiornithe, who has not yet been named, could see in color! The Cretaceous period bird also had a beak full of teeth and clawed wings.
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There are some slippery sidewalks out there. Do you know the best way to walk on ice? Pretend you’re a penguin! Move your weight over your front leg, lean forward a little, and spread your feet slightly as you walk. Don’t forget to keep your flippers at your sides!
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How can you count the spots on a ladybug in California from New York? You make a virtual Earth-sized telescope! The Event Horizon Telescope, or E H T, is a network of sychronized radio dishes scattered around the Earth. The images produced should be similar to using a planet-sized telescope, but easier to build!
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We may soon see a black hole for the first time! Last April, the Event Horizon Telescope was aimed at Sagittarius A* in the center of our Milky Way Galaxy where astrophysicists believe a supermassive black hole is located. Hopefully, data analysis will now provide an image of a black hole!
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Today is National Marzipan Day. Marzipan is a confection made from ground almonds, sugar and honey. It is often formed into shapes and painted with food coloring to look like tiny fruits or animals. Special cakes in many countries use marzipan as an icing or filling. It’s also great covered in chocolate!
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Biologist Nan Hauser was observing some humpback whales while snorkeling in the Cook Islands. One of the whales began pushing her with its nose, tucking her under its fins, and even lifting her out of the water on its head. She realized it was protecting her from a nearby tiger shark!
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Australian 16 year-old Jade Hameister just became the youngest person to ski to the South Pole! Her feat also finished the Polar Hat Trick and set multiple records. She had completed the Greenland Crossing and trekked to the North Pole at age 14. Jade also became the first woman to ski a new uncharted route!
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