An Ancient Abstract Field of Mathematics Unlocks the Deep Complexity of Spacecraft Orbits
The original version from this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In October, a Falcon Heavy rocket is scheduled to launch …
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What Type of Battery Do You Need to Power a Lightsaber?
Melting an ice cube requires 3.34 x 105 Joules per kilogram. A single ice cube with a mass of 50 …
The Mysterious “dark” Energy That Permeates the Universe is Slowly Eroding
Beyond DESI, a number of new instruments will come online in the coming years, including the 8.4-meter Vera Rubin Observatory …
The Search for Mapping the Interior of the Proton
“How are matter and energy distributed?” asked Peter Schweitzer, a theoretical physicist at the University of Connecticut. “We do not …
Can You Really Ride on a Train Like in the Movies?
Just because you’ve seen something in a movie doesn’t mean you should try it yourself. For example, let’s take a …