Technology

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is advancing its plans to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon as part of its Artemis program, aiming to secure a constant power supply for future lunar outposts. This initiative has recently completed its preliminary design phase, which saw contributions from leading companies including Lockheed Martin, Westinghouse, and IX, all tasked with …

In recent research led by physicist Jan Ambjørn from Copenhagen University, a novel explanation for the accelerated expansion of the universe, attributed to the enigmatic dark energy, has been proposed. The study suggests that this phenomenon could result from our universe merging with other smaller, nascent universes. This idea aligns more closely with observational data than the conventional Standard Cosmological …

The Sun, one of the solar system’s luminaries, is poised for a significant event where it will reverse its magnetic poles. This reversal, occurring roughly every 11 years, is next anticipated between April and August of this year, following the previous occurrence in 2013. Despite the dramatic nature of a magnetic pole flip, this event is part of the Sun’s …

Nuclear fusion, the process that fuels the Sun, represents a significant milestone in humanity’s quest for unlimited energy. Scientists in the United Kingdom have achieved a breakthrough in this pursuit, setting a new nuclear fusion record. Reported by CNN, the team sustained 69 megajoules of fusion energy for five seconds, utilizing only 0.2 milligrams of fuel. This remarkable feat demonstrates …

For three consecutive days, Spanish farmers have orchestrated roadblocks across the nation, voicing their frustrations over stringent regulations and the influx of cheaper imports. This wave of protests saw the participation of Spain’s leading agricultural unions – Asaja, Coag, and UPA – for the first time, marking a significant escalation in the movement. Tractor-led processions caused significant traffic disruptions, notably …

A recent research study has unveiled that Saturn’s moon Mimas, known for its large impact crater that gives it a resemblance to the Death Star from Star Wars, conceals an ocean beneath its icy surface. This revelation places Mimas among a select group of moons, including Saturn’s Titan and Enceladus and Jupiter’s Europa and Ganymede, which possess underground oceans. Valery …

The origin of life on Earth has long intrigued scientists, with many proposing that amino acids, the building blocks of proteins essential for life, arrived here through means such as atmospheric lightning and thunderstorms. A novel study, however, posits that volcanic lightning could have also played a critical role in the formation of these vital protein components. A collaborative effort …

Scientists have unveiled the discovery of a pterosaur skeleton on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, dating back between 166 and 168 million years to the Middle Jurassic era. This groundbreaking find, detailed in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology on February 5, introduces Ceoptera evansae, a previously unknown species of winged dinosaur. The discovery was made by a collaboration between the University …