Robots and Black Holes: What the connection?
Imagine a robot—a small, wheeled vehicle—able to simulate the movement of planets around a black hole. At first glance, it seems impossible that a machine on Earth could replicate the… Read More
Author: Jon Scaccia
AI and particle accelerators
Imagine you’re in a room where a particle accelerator—one of the most complex machines humans have ever built—is quietly humming. It’s a machine capable of propelling particles to nearly the… Read More
Sunquakes: The Solar Phenomenon That Shakes the Cosmos
When you think of earthquakes, you likely picture scenes of rumbling ground, cracking buildings, and chaos. Now, imagine something like that happening on the Sun—giant, invisible waves shaking the surface… Read More
How a 5-Nanosecond Breakthrough is Changing Quantum Computing
Imagine a world where computers operate on the edge of reality, using the peculiar rules of quantum mechanics to perform calculations millions of times faster than the best supercomputers today…. Read More
Next Week in Science, October 25, 2024
What do we have in store? Could it be a lot of spooking Halloween stories? And Halloween science? Well, you’ve have be checking us out to be sure. Unlock Science… Read More
Nighttime Lights and Alzheimer’s: The Surprising Link You Need to Know
Imagine a world where the soft glow of streetlights, the distant hum of city lamps, and even the security lighting in your neighborhood could be silently impacting your brain. While… Read More
It’s Mole Day! Getting to know Avagadro’s Number
Have you ever wondered how many tiny particles exist in the smallest grain of sand or the breath of air you just inhaled? The world of atoms and molecules is… Read More
How Earthquakes Shook Pompeii:
Picture this: the ground beneath your feet begins to tremble as the towering Mt. Vesuvius rumbles to life, spewing ash and pumice into the sky. In the blink of an… Read More
The Surprising Link Between Your Feet and Back Pain
It’s an ordinary day. You’re walking, standing, or maybe sitting at your desk. But suddenly, your lower back tightens up, and the discomfort settles in. Low back pain (LBP) —… Read More
Next Week in Science, October 18, 2024
Nothing like the Northern Lights this week. There was a “supermoon” last night, but that’s not really that impressive. In fact, I don’t think I ever heard the term “supermoon”… Read More