by Tyler Tedrow | Aug 7, 2018 | Science, Space |
Even as many debate about the feasibility of manned long-term space missions, NASA continues to prove that there’s a lot that can be learned from a distance. Take, for example, the recent launch of the Parker Solar Probe. Named for American physicist Eugene...
by Tyler Tedrow | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog, Space |
As Earth’s neighbor, Mars has been discussed and scrutinized in more detail than most planets. It has also captured imaginations; alien invasions, futuristic colonies, and the misadventures of Matt Damon have all been based on the red planet. Indeed, there have been...
by | Feb 13, 2018 | Space |
With SpaceX just recently launching Elon Musk’s personal Tesla Roadster into space this past week, and having two rockets successfully land simultaneously, it seems we are at a new age of space exploration and space travel technology. Looking back, the time it has...
by | Feb 5, 2018 | Space |
The idea of venturing into the unknown universe and the difficulties it brought forth plagued scientists and researchers as far back as Ancient Rome. Developing a machine able to overcome the vices of gravity was perplexing, and not until the late 20th century did...
by | Jan 18, 2018 | Space, Technology |
Earth is a huge planet. It can feel at times like its resources are unlimited. However, many resources on earth are finite. Because of this, extracting them from the earth becomes harder every year. One powerful example of this can be found in your smartphone. The...
by | Dec 7, 2017 | Technology |
While the public imagination still perceives robots as humanlike novelties relegated to the pages of science fiction films and novels, the reality of robotics is significantly more practical. Whether it’s manufacturing or healthcare, countless industries have...
by | Nov 27, 2017 | Technology |
Because of their vastness and depth, the oceans are favored by many as a dumping ground for the byproducts of technological ingenuity. Most of us might not agree with their actions, but we’re aware of what happens when profiteers cut regulatory corners; we’ve...
by | Oct 31, 2017 | Technology |
Magnetic resonance image scanning (or MRI) can be quite an ordeal for patients having to undergo this medical technique, as many models require an individual to lie still for up to an hour. However, two professors at Rice University have developed a new form of...
by | Oct 10, 2017 | Technology |
If you’ve ever seen the film “Master and Commander”, there’s a scene where one character has to have his arm amputated. It’s a tough scene to watch, as the boy in-question has to endure the ordeal with no anesthesia and nothing but a wooden board to bite on. It goes...
by | Sep 26, 2017 | Space |
Today, the world’s most experienced astronomers are still unsure of what makes up more than 96% of our universe. Space and everything we know to inhabit it is one of the most perplexing fields of study, for both professionals and those eager to learn more. With that...
