Nov 13, 2023 12:23 pm UTC| Science
When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation they might not be able to tell which way is up. This disorientation can lead to...
Earth has many objects in orbit but definitely only one Moon – despite what some people think
Nov 10, 2023 14:37 pm UTC| Science
Big Brother has always chosen its contestants for entertainment value rather than for intellectual debate. This was recently highlighted in a discussion started on the programme by dental therapist Chantelle, who suggested...
Nov 05, 2023 21:11 pm UTC| Science
The cars, cellphones, computers and televisions that people in the U.S. use every day require metals like copper, cobalt and platinum to build. Demand from the electronics industry for these metals is only rising, and...
Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
Oct 30, 2023 10:54 am UTC| Science
For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines. Understanding an atoms structure and the development of nuclear science allowed scientists to accomplish the old goal of...
Oct 27, 2023 15:04 pm UTC| Science
Our Sun is a steady and everlasting companion. Reliable like a clock, its apparent passage across the sky allows us to measure time. The Sun and its path is also the source of Earths seasons. But in many respects, our Sun...
Space is getting crowded with satellites and space junk. How do we avoid collisions?
Oct 20, 2023 13:14 pm UTC| Technology
Reports this week suggest a near-collision between an Australian satellite and a suspected Chinese military satellite. Meanwhile, earlier this month, the US government issued the first ever space junk fine. The Federal...
Oct 18, 2023 11:32 am UTC| Science
One way physicists seek clues to unravel the mysteries of the universe is by smashing matter together and inspecting the debris. But these types of destructive experiments, while incredibly informative, have limits. We...