Even though we published a story yesterday about how to minimize the distractions that come with smartphones, that doesn’t mean everything on your phone is bad for your brain. In fact, there is a bunch of science apps that are guaranteed to give your brain a boost. Moon Atlas 3D is a shining example of such an app.
With the US set to send astronauts to the moon by 2024, now is the perfect time to get familiar with our nearby moon. Moon Atlas 3D lets you do just that, allowing you to zip around our planet’s closest neighbor and explore all of the lunar landing sites (a double-tap takes you to the mission’s Wikipedia page). The level of detail is pretty incredible, as you can choose a lunar phase and control how many crater labels are shown.
Rockd is another app worth checking out, giving you detailed information about the fascinating geologic features in your region. What fossils are near you? Are there cool minerals in the area? What geologic rock formation is your home or work located on? This easy-to-navigate app will give you all this fascinating information and more.
Want more apps like these? Have a look at this detailed list of science apps right here.
