These are robots that look like Volkswagen Beetle cars, only they have legs instead of wheels. They can scuttle across spaces and have the potential to help put out forest fires. They can be used in areas which can be quite dangerous for humans. These robotic Beetles were developed by the University of Magdeburg-Stendal in Germany.

It is piece of cartilage and its protective coating that separates the two nostrils in the nose. In some people it can get bent and thus irritate the nose linings. It can be removed by simple surgery.

Making a Ladder Most boys like to make a ladder at some time or other in their careers, and you may be contemplating the construction of one, at the moment. There is nothing difficult about putting a ladder together, if you do not mind it being a triffle heavy. You will want two pieces of wood, square in section, with …

Falling stars have been a source of curiosity for men for thousand of years. But today with the advancement in science we do not call them stars. They are called “meteors”. They are small and solid bodies, traveling through space which may come into contact with earth’s atmosphere. When they enter our atmosphere, they leave a fiery trail of light. …

This title belongs to the Australian tiger snake, which is only five feet long. Its poison glands contain enough venom to kill three hundred sheep!

An Easily Made Parachute Great fun can be had by flying a parachute on days when there is a moderate wind. You want to stand on a small hill with the breeze behind you. Be careful when letting the apparatus free that the threads are not entangled and that the paper dome is in proper shape. To make a good …

The end of a spaceflight is the time when the astronauts aboard are in the most danger. Just before landing, the spacecraft has to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere from space. At this point, the spacecraft is traveling very fast. As it rushes into the upper atmosphere, friction with the air heats the outside of the spacecraft so much that it …

A group of 20,000 cells in the hypothalamus, called the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN), that determines an organism’s internal rhythm is referred to as the mind’s clock. Research led by Richter showed that these cells are situated in the frontal part of the hypothalamus and control the rhythmic circadian behaviour. In 1970, researchers located the specific target in the hypothalamus that …

The lost-wax process is a method for creating moulds for metal casting. It is commonly used by artists and sculptors to make moulds for casting metal statues. However, it is also used in many industries, when highly detailed, single-use moulds are required. The process begins with a designer creating a representation of the desired finished article out of wax. Wax …

The Greek legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece is believed by some scholars to be founded on fact. The story begins in Thessaly when King Aeson was deposed from the throne by his step-brother, Pelias. When his son Jason grew up he demanded his father’s kingdom back. Pelias promised to surrender the kingdom if Jason would bring back from …