BlogHide Resteemsfanservice (42)in science • 7 years agoQuantum physics gets attentionQuantum physics gets attention—and brighter funding prospects—in Congress Many members of Congress admit they find quantum physics mind-boggling, with its counterintuitive account of the subatomic…fanservice (42)in science • 7 years agoMissile-tracking SatellitesNEWS: Missile-Tracking Satellites Are Part of the Plan to Foil Russia's Hypersonic Weapons The Pentagon is looking at the possibility of deploying sensors in space to fill blind spots in the…fanservice (42)in science • 7 years agoThe Haunting Art of Plastic PollutionWhen photographer Mandy Barker returned to the English beach where she collected shells as a child, she found a baby’s car seat and a refrigerator among piles of plastic waste. She also noticed an…fanservice (42)in science • 7 years agoWhere Is the Center of the Universe?Looking up at a clear night sky, you see stars in every direction. It almost feels as if you're at the center of the cosmos. But are you? And if not, where is the center of the universe? The…fanservice (42)in science • 7 years agoTips To Spot Bad Science ReportingEvery day you can hear crazy science claims, like "dark chocolate will help ward off pancreatic cancer" some claims can be funny but bad reporting is a problem. How can we make solid decisions…fanservice (42)in science • 7 years agoBrain Navigation Map“It is striking that the computer model, coming from a totally different perspective, ended up with the grid pattern we know from biology” said Mozerd 2014 Nobel Prized Winner. Scientists have…fanservice (42)in science • 7 years agoSupernovaA supernova is a transient astronomical event that occurs during the last stellar evolutionary stages of a massive star's life, whose destruction is marked by one final titanic explosion. This…fanservice (42)in science • 7 years agoMarsquakes’ Could Shake Up Planetary ScienceAre there earthquakes on Mars? 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It has been confirmed that it contains a huge subsurface ocean, making it one of the solar system’s most…fanservice (42)in sience • 7 years agoTardigrades the Toughest Animal on EarthTardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are near-microscopic animals with long, plump bodies and scrunched-up heads. They have eight legs and hands with four to eight claws on each.…
