What is the cargo of a spacecraft called?

Science Trivia / August 19, 2026

Payload. "Useful load fraction" is the combined weight of the payload and the fuel.

Which planet's orbit is the most circular?

Science Trivia / August 18, 2026

Venus. Venus is the brightest body in the sky, after the Sun and moon.

What is the ability of fluids to flow through soil called?

Science Trivia / August 18, 2026

Permeability. A darcy and millidarcies are units of permeability named for French engineer Henry Darcy.

What is Earth's nearest neighbor in space?

Science Trivia / August 17, 2026

The Moon. The Moon completes an orbit around Earth in about 27.3 days.

Every second, 100,000 cubic feet of water pours over what?

Science Trivia / August 17, 2026

Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is actually three falls: Bridal Veil, Horseshoe (or Canadian) and American.

Which of these is not part of a plant?

Science Trivia / August 16, 2026

Arm. Roots help provide support by anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients needed for growth.