Rocket shaped simulator touring Czechia, praying mantis named Czechia’s Insect of the Year, new exhibition explores the hidden architecture behind Czechia's cottages

About this episode

The episode discusses a rocket-shaped simulator touring Czechia, the recognition of the praying mantis as the Insect of the Year, and a new exhibition on Czechia's cottage architecture.

SpaceBuzz in action: Rocket shaped simulator enabling virtual journey to space touring Czechia, praying mantis named Czechia’s Insect of the Year as the species spreads across the country, new Prague exhibition explores the hidden architecture behind Czechia's cottage culture

Topics covered

• space exploration
• insect recognition
• architecture
• cottage culture
• virtual reality
• education

Keywords

• SpaceBuzz
• Czechia
• praying mantis
• Insect of the Year
• architecture
• cottage culture
• virtual journey
• exhibition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Czechia

Products: SpaceBuzz

Places: Czechia, Prague

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