Credit: Pixabay Plants, whether in the ocean or on land, largely produce the oxygen essential for intelligent life as we know it through photosynthesis of carbon dioxide. However, new research suggests that depths with no light might generate oxygen without relying on living organisms. The authors of the study, published in Nature Geoscience, collected samples of...
Reaction Engines aimed to build single-stage-to-orbit spaceplanesReaction EnginesView 1 Images Reaction Engines Shuts Down, Impacting Aerospace Innovation A significant player in aerospace innovation has shut its doors. Reaction Engines, which has been developing hypersonic engine technology since 1989, has entered administration, creating a significant impact on Britain's hypersonic weapons program and others. Alan Bond founded the company...
(Solar Orbiter/EUI Team/ESA & NASA) Nuclear power generates about 10% of the world's electricity, with countries like France relying on it for nearly 70%. Tech giants like Google are also turning to nuclear energy to power their demanding data centers. The energy for nuclear power comes from atomic binding energy, released through two primary processes: fission...
Concept of the Airbus/Toshiba superconducting aircraft motor Collaboration for Ultra-Efficient Motor Development Airbus and Toshiba have joined forces to develop an ultra-efficient superconducting motor for aircraft that utilizes liquid hydrogen to power the propulsion system and cool adjacent systems. Among the alternatives for reducing aircraft emissions, hydrogen stands out for its high energy density and ability to...
The eVinci microreactorWestinghouse Westinghouse Electric Company is pushing forward with its groundbreaking eVinci nuclear microreactor. Drawing on space nuclear technology, this compact reactor has no moving parts and can be easily replaced for refueling, similar to swapping out a used gas cylinder. As concerns about climate change grow, nuclear energy is making a comeback. Its zero-emission...
NASA/Conceptual Image Lab, Wes Buchanan, and Krystofer Kim NASA scientists have confirmed the existence of a third global energy field encircling Earth, known as the ambipolar electric field. This newly discovered field plays a crucial role in propelling charged particles into space from the poles. Historical Context and Existing Fields Traditionally, Earth’s global energy fields have been...
An illustration of the newly discovered antimatter nucleus, antihyperhydrogen-4Institute of Modern Physics, China Physicists have achieved a significant milestone by producing the heaviest antimatter clumps ever recorded. These clumps, known as antihyperhydrogen-4, could provide insights into some of physics' most complex questions. Understanding Antimatter Antimatter consists of particles with the same mass as regular matter but...
Credit: NASA What began as a weeklong mission for U.S. astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore has stretched into a months-long stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Their eight-day mission, which started on June 5, has already lasted over two months and may continue even longer. Delayed Return Due to Spacecraft Issues Williams and Wilmore launched...
Credit:Freepik The periodic table, as we know it today, contains all the elements discovered or synthesized and confirmed till now. However, the quest for new elements is an ongoing scientific endeavor. Here’s a look at the current status and potential future additions: Current Status Known Elements: The periodic table currently has 118 confirmed elements, ranging from hydrogen...
Artist's concept of Ariane 6 lifting offESA Europe will re-enter the heavy lift rocket market on July 9, 2024, with the maiden flight of the Ariane 6, which will carry nearly a dozen satellites and experiments. The launch window at Kourou, French Guiana, begins at 2:00 pm EDT. Here's how you can watch. ESA has eagerly...
