We can turn Earth into a giant telescope. According to a recent study titled “The ‘Terrascope’: On the Possibility of Using the Earth as an Atmospheric Lens”, published by David Kipping of Columbia University, our planet offers an opportunity for pronounced lensing.
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Why Connecting With Nature Will Make Us Less Stressed
In today’s constantly busy world, we encounter many stressors every day. Concerns over money, careers, relationships, and health can quickly pile up, leaving us to function in a constant state of stress. But we don’t have to live that way.
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LightSail 2 raised its orbit using sunlight alone
The Planetary Society has announced that the LightSail mission is a success and LightSail 2 just raised its orbit around Earth using sunlight alone on their Twitter account @exploreplanets.
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The Latest Green Building Tech to Prepare You for the Next Natural Disaster
The risks that face your home have increased over the past decade, and natural disasters like storms, floods, blizzards, and wildfires are making it more difficult to think of a house as a safe place. Luckily, green building designers, architects, and technologists are working hard to restore safety and security to your most important investment-your home.
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What’s New in Solar Energy Research and Development in 2019?
There are innovations to look out for every year in the renewable energy industry. Tech enthusiasts are keen on finding new ways to make life better for mankind. This is since technology is the driving force of research and development in different fields. In health, for instance, the introduction of sonic waves in radiology might have benefits in the treatment of cancer cells. But the health industry isn’t the only sector beaming with potential in 2019. There are many other trends in energy research and development to watch out for.
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What Google Is Doing to Protect the Environment and Save Wildlife
We live in an unstable and scary time when it comes to the well-being of our planet. While many political leaders around the world are starting to take action to fight against climate change and its effects on people and wildlife, these plans alone are not enough. Everyone has to do their part to make a difference, including big businesses and corporations.
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How to build a moon base
Ian Whittaker, Nottingham Trent University and Gareth Dorrian, University of Birmingham
Half a century after humans first walked on the moon, a number of private companies and nations are planning to build permanent bases on the lunar surface. Despite the technological progress since the Apollo era, this will be extremely challenging. So how should you get started?
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What Parents Can Do to Protect the Environment for Their Kids
As a parent, you’d probably do just about anything to keep your children safe, healthy, and happy. You also probably spend a lot of time thinking about their future. But many parents fail to discuss the importance of protecting our planet with their kids.
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Descending to the Moon: scientists reconstruct what Buzz Aldrin saw
“Tranquility Base here. The eagle has landed.” Neil Armstrong said so as the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle touched down on the lunar surface on Sunday, July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC.
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Moon landing anniversary: One small step for man… a giant leap for space robots
Robin Chhabra, Carleton University
Apollo 11’s successful mission 50 years ago was the turning point in the space industry. It is comparable to the Wright brothers’ flight in 1903 that marked the beginning of the aviation industry and James Watt’s invention of steam engine, the landmark of the industrialization era. The first step on the lunar surface is recognized as the beginning of the space exploration age.
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