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Space
Space refers to the science and study of Earth, the atmosphere, and outer space – specifically, the research, design, and technology behind spacecraft and the latest innovations in the study of the void between celestial bodies.
Using the Hubbard Model to Produce and Control Superconductivity
The elusive promise of superconductivity, first discovered in 1986, raised hopes that electricity might someday be…
Into the Void: Engineers Create the “Blackest Black”
“The blackest black” is a shade coveted by optical engineers seeking to create more effective blinders to reduce…
Salt-based Propellant Works in Both Combustion and Fuel-Efficient Modes
No one ever said space travel would be easy. Dual-mode rockets have traditionally used two different fuels during…
Terraforming Mars: Exploring Research and Possibilities
Even before Robert Heinlein wrote Stranger in a Strange Land, the 1961 science fiction classic about "the Man from…
Delta IV Paints the Florida Skies
For central Floridians, a rocket breaking the blue serenity of a Florida sky with its white contrails is…
Spaceport America Opens Hangar Doors for the First Time
Throughout the decades, the gallivanting escapades of the Starship Enterprise - traversing the depths of where…
Interplanetary Shock Observations Give Scientists Greater Insight into Deep Space…
The sun is always releasing streams of charged particles, dubbed “solar winds.” When a fast-moving solar wind…
How Silica Aerogel Can Make Mars the Next Habitable Planet
Silica aerogel could warm the Martian surface similar to the way greenhouse gasses keep Earth warm
Jupiter’s Aurora Created by Alternating Rather than Direct Currents
The largest planet in the solar system also has the brightest aurora, with a radiant power of 100 terawatts. It…
Who Will Win the Next Space Race?
For the first time since 1969, America is in a space race. This time, though, the race is happening (largely)…