Jun 01, 2017 13:18 pm UTC| Science
From prayer and sacrifice to sunbathing, humans have worshipped the sun since time immemorial. And its no wonder. At around 150m km away, it is close enough to provide the light, heat and energy to sustain the entire human...
Japan Wants To Go To The Moons Of Mars, Not Mars
May 30, 2017 10:29 am UTC| Technology
While some private space agencies and government bodies like NASA are aiming to explore Mars, Japans own space agency is aiming for the Red Planets moons. Specifically, Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) wants to...
NASA Wants To Mine That $10,000 Quadrillion Asteroid Right Now
May 29, 2017 14:45 pm UTC| Science
Out there in the Solar System, there exists an asteroid with the designated name, 16 Psyche. It contains a rich deposit of nickel-iron minerals, which can be worth $10,000 Quadrillion. Thats worth more than the combined...
Gas Station On The Moon Planned, Mars Mission Jump Point
May 19, 2017 07:05 am UTC| Science
There are several developments in the space sector right now, one of which is the effort to colonize Mars. However, this project has quite a few obstacles with energy burnout being a major factor. This is where a Caltech...
How many people actually believe in astrology?
Apr 30, 2017 14:06 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
Astrology and horoscope columns are a familiar feature of tabloid newspapers, womens magazines and the web. They claim, controversially for some, that there is a meaningful relationship between celestial and terrestrial...
Proof: Saturn moon Enceladus is able to host life – it's time for a new mission
Apr 14, 2017 01:56 am UTC| Science
Ever since studies started suggesting that chemical reactions between water and rock on Saturns moon Enceladus could provide enough energy in the water to feed microbial life, scientists have been searching for proof that...
Elon Musk Wants SpaceX To Relaunch Rockets In 24 Hours With 100% Reusability
Apr 11, 2017 05:32 am UTC| Technology
One of the biggest challenges to regular space flight was recently overcome by SpaceX when it successfully sent a used rocket to deliver a satellite into space. Granted, some parts were new, but Elon Musk is already having...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well
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