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China’s Chang'e 5 Will Collect the First Moon Rocks in Nearly 40 Years
China is no stranger to lunar missions. Over the years, the country has sent a number of increasingly challenging missions to our natural satellite. The most famous of which, was the historic landing of the Chang’e 4 spacecraft on the moon&rsqu...
Alex · 21 November 2020 · 71
SpaceX And NASA Prepare For the Historic Launch of Crew-1
We saw Demo-2 head to space with astronauts and return safely. But that was just a test. Now SpaceX is ready for the real deal: Crew-1. And like many of SpaceX’s endeavors, it’s making a lot of firsts. Crew-1 will be SpaceX’s first...
Alex · 12 November 2020 · 48
What We Need to End the Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19. The disease has turned our world upside down, forcing us to take dramatic measures to help stem the spread of the virus. Now, after countless months navigating lockdowns, mask-wearing and social distancing, the question everyone wants...
Alex · 11 November 2020 · 44
How to Wire a Computer Like a Human Brain
The central processing unit, or CPU, that’s the key to making your home computer work is often likened to a brain, but the truth is it’s nothing like the brains found in nature or in our skulls. CPUs are great at performing precise calcul...
Alex · 09 November 2020 · 238
The World’s First Room Temperature Superconductor Is Here
Superconductors are the secret sauce that many designs for quantum computers, particle accelerators, and fusion reactors depend on to function. But most superconductors need to be kept at ultra cold temperatures, a drawback that severely limits their...
Alex · 06 November 2020 · 124
Quantum Tunneling Takes a Surprisingly Long Time
The quantum world... is weird. Physicists have a pretty good handle on it mathematically, but that math can sometimes point to things that just seem wrong. Like a particle zooming towards a seemingly-impenetrable barrier and then just — poof &m...
Jacob Enderson · 06 November 2020 · 106
How Graphene Could Help Us Build Bigger and Better Quantum Computers
Quantum computers could be a massive technological leap forward, solving problems in seconds that would take “ordinary” supercomputers millennia to crunch. But one major problem holding them back is how sensitive they are to interference....
Alex · 30 October 2020 · 35
This Is Why Birds Are So Affected by Oil Spills
We've been using our planet's rivers, lakes and oceans to ship crude oil from place to place since the beginning of oil. And while that is an effective way to move thousands of gallons of petroleum around the world. There is of course the risk of oil...
Den W. · 20 October 2020 · 56
This Mutant Super-Enzyme Can Eat Plastic Waste Within Days
We are addicted to single-use plastics The vast majority of single-use plastic bottles end up in landfills or the ocean where they’ll take at least 450 years to break down completely. Now though, scientists have created a new “super enzym...
Den W. · 19 October 2020 · 93 · 2
The Mystery of Saturn’s Giant Hexagonal Storm May Soon Be Solved
Since its discovery 40 years ago, Saturn’s mysterious hexagon has left scientists scratching their heads. But a recent computer simulation designed by researchers at Harvard may provide some clues about what’s forming this unusual marvel....
Jacob Enderson · 16 October 2020 · 88
Earth’s “Evil” Twin May Hold Signs of Life
After earning a bad reputation as Earth’s “evil twin”, Venus is finally getting some good press. Recently, a team of international astronomers announced the discovery of a rare gas called phosphine in the planet’s atmosphere,...
Alex · 29 September 2020 · 69
What Would a Quantum Internet Look Like?
Quantum computers that take advantage of quantum phenomena to tackle massive problems are hailed as the future of computing. But what about a quantum internet? What would that look like? And would it even be worth it? A quantum internet is actually...
Alex · 21 September 2020 · 102
Scientists Explore the Breaking Point Between Classical and Quantum Physics
Here’s a puzzler for you — what’s it called when a system stays the same temperature... even when it has an energy input that should be making it hotter? I think most peoples’ answers to that question would be, ‘uh, it&r...
Jacob Enderson · 16 September 2020 · 131
This Massive Wall of Galaxies Is Lurking Beyond the Milky Way
Do you ever feel like you were born too late? You may have the urge to be a great explorer, but the age of cartographers mapping our continents’ shores and mountains has long since passed. Well, I have good news: there are still places that rem...
Kelly · 14 September 2020 · 161
In Space, Every Poop Is a Floater: Why the New ISS Toilet Costs $23 Million
We have a habit of deifying astronauts, but the truth is they’re humans just like us. They put on their space suits one leg at a time, they have to eat, sleep, and just like us, poop. The only difference is if their toilet doesn’t work, they can’t po...
Den W. · 09 September 2020 · 90
Captain Fantastic's Science Parties - The Best in the UK
In a world where children's parties abound, finding a unique and engaging experience can be a challenge for parents. However, amidst the myriad of options, one choice consistently stands out as the best: Captain Fantastic's Science Parties. Combining education with entertainment, these parties offer a thrilling exploration...
Maxwell Jee · 6 days ago · 2