Source: Discover Magazine The proposed interstellar spacecraft, called Chrysalis, can carry 1,000 people on a one-way trip into deep interstellar space. It was proposed as part of the Project Hyperion Design Competition. The idea behind this spacecraft is that it could be a massive generational vessel capable of sustaining human life safely for many centuries….
NASA has confirmed and scheduled two upcoming spacewalks (EVAs 94 and 95) for ongoing maintenance and power upgrades to the International Space Station (ISS). A press release issued recently by NASA acknowledged that these missions represent a critical step towards improving the ISS capability as it nears the end of its operational life. Astronauts engaged…
The discovery that an ordinary potato can become an effective energy source after a little tweaking was made by researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who conducted a study published in Smithsonian Magazine. After boiling a potato for eight minutes, they were able to cause cell membrane ruptures within the potato’s internal structure, which…
NASA seems to be gearing up for one of its boldest missions yet. This isn’t just about planting a flag and snapping photos. The agency is reportedly aiming for a permanent human base on the Moon. A real, functioning settlement where astronauts could live for extended periods, conduct experiments, and test new technologies. The south…
A newly identified dinosaur fossil from Brazil is offering fresh clues about how ancient animals once moved across continents that are today separated by vast oceans. The remains belong to a previously unknown species of giant long-necked dinosaur that lived around 120 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous period. What makes the discovery particularly…