The Derby Asteroid Mining Method
Can we dramatically increase asteroid mining success by crashing asteroids into each other, demolition derby style? The recent discovery of hundreds of hidden asteroid moons...
Author : Guss Rigne
Terraforming Scientists Consider Glitter Bombing Mars to Heat It Up
Scientists are exploring innovative methods to warm Mars by enhancing its natural greenhouse effect, which could potentially make the planet more hospitable for life, albeit...
Space-Based Solar Power: A Solution for Global Energy Needs
As the world grapples with escalating energy demands and the urgent need to combat climate change, space-based solar power (SBSP) emerges as a revolutionary solution....
Shielding Against Gamma Ray Bursts
Gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) are the most energetic radiation events observed in the universe. They are characterized as brief but extremely powerful outbursts of gamma rays,...
Mined Asteroid Sections as Space Ship Shields
The concept of utilizing mined sections of asteroids as shielding material for spacecraft is an innovative approach to addressing the critical challenges of radiation exposure...
Cavemen on the Moon May Guard the Vault of Human Knowledge
A groundbreaking discovery has recently been made on the Moon: a cave that could potentially serve as a habitat for future human explorers. This finding,...
Comets: Celestial Time Capsules Unveiling Cosmic Secrets in 2024 and Beyond
As we venture further into the 21st century, our understanding of comets continues to evolve, offering fascinating insights into the history of our solar system...
Birth of New Star Provides Clues about Origin of the Solar System
On a clear night in January 2004, something extraordinary happened in the skies above Kentucky. Amateur astronomer Jay McNeil, equipped with a modest 3-inch...
What Message Did NASA Just Send to Venus?
NASA sent Missy Elliott’s song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) [ see YouTube Video ]” to Venus on Friday, July 12, 2024. The transmission was...
Goats: The Baa-rilliant Alternative to Lawn Mowers
In a world where robot lawnmowers are the talk of the town, a new contender has emerged to challenge the status quo – goats....