Worried About Nuclear War? Consider the Micromorts
Calculating the likelihood of dying in a nuclear conflict sounds like an impossible task, but it could give us a whole new way to think about the risk......»»
NASA invests in new nuclear rocket concept for the future of space exploration and astrophysics
In the coming years, NASA plans to send several astrobiology missions to Venus and Mars to search for evidence of extraterrestrial life. These will occur alongside crewed missions to the moon (for the first time since the Apollo Era) and the first cr.....»»
"Doomsday Clock" remains at 90 seconds to midnight
The symbolic "Doomsday Clock" was held at 90 seconds to midnight Tuesday, reflecting existential threats to humanity posed by potential nuclear escalation from the war in Ukraine and the multiplying impacts of the climate crisis following Earth's hot.....»»
Military interests are pushing new nuclear power, and the UK government has finally admitted it
The UK government has announced the "biggest expansion of the [nuclear] sector in 70 years." This follows years of extraordinarily expensive support......»»
Protons reveal universal phenomenon of maximal entanglement
When a high-energy photon strikes a proton, secondary particles diverge in a way that indicates that the inside of the proton is maximally entangled. An international team of physicists with the participation of the Institute of Nuclear Physics of th.....»»
Translating nuclear waste site data into microbial ecosystem insights
A flagship seven-year study led by the University of Oklahoma that explores how environmental stresses influence different ecological processes shaping the composition and structure of microbial communities in groundwater, has been published in the j.....»»
Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa"s Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion
Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa"s Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion.....»»
The next step in smartphone battery tech – nuclear power!
A Chinese startup has unveiled a new battery based on nuclear technology that they claim allows batteries to last for as long as 50 years! The post The next step in smartphone battery tech – nuclear power! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
I’m worried about the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super
Nvidia dropped the price of its RTX 4080 Super, and while that's a positive step for GPU prices, I'm worried about how expensive the card might end up being......»»
“We are worried,” says European rocket chief at prospect of launch competition
On the continent, Ariane 6 may be the last launcher with a monopoly. Enlarge / Artist's view of the configuration of Ariane 6 using four boosters on the ELA-4 launch pad together with its mobile gantry. (credit: ESA-D. Ducros).....»»
I’m worried about the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
A specific rumor about the Galaxy S24 Ultra is making me worry that 2023 may be the last year we see one of the best smartphone camera features......»»
Beyond boundaries: Exploring exotic nuclear landscapes and their cosmic implications
Researchers at Peking University in China have successfully observed the elusive 02+ state of 8He, revealing a novel cluster structure with two strongly correlated neutron pairs. This finding provides insights into exotic nuclear structures and thei.....»»
Viewpoint: Europe has a wolf problem, and a late Norwegian philosopher had the solution
Europe's "wolf problem" is fast becoming a source of social and political tension. Relative conservation success across the continent has led to calls for action from worried politicians and farming and hunting groups. And the European Commission has.....»»
Why string theory requires extra dimensions
String theory found its origins in an attempt to understand the nascent experiments revealing the strong nuclear force. Eventually another theory, one based on particles called quarks and force carriers called gluons, would supplant it, but in the de.....»»
New nuclear deflection simulations advance planetary defense against asteroid threats
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a modeling tool for assessing the potential use of a nuclear device to defend the planet against catastrophic asteroid impacts......»»
AI models predict decay modes and half-lives of superheavy nuclei with unprecedented accuracy
In a study published in the journal of Nuclear Science and Techniques, researchers from Sun Yat-sen University have achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding the decay processes of superheavy nuclei. Their pioneering study, employing a ran.....»»
I’m worried about the future of the Apple Watch Ultra
Rumors are circulating that future Apple Watch Ultra models will be bigger and more expensive — and I don't like the sound of any of that......»»
California children sue US govt over pollution
Children in California are suing the US government over its failure to curb pollution, the latest in a series of legal actions by young people around the world worried about climate change......»»
One advertiser may be able to listen in on you -- if you have an older Android device
Worried that your smart phone is listening to you? A digital marketing group associated with one of the US's biggest cable companies claims to be doing exactly that.Cox EnterprisesMany of us have had the experience of seeing an ad pop up for a produc.....»»
One advertiser may be able to listen in on you -- if you have an Android phone
Worried that your smart phone is listening to you? A digital marketing group associated with one of the US's biggest cable companies claims to be doing exactly that.Cox EnterprisesMany of us have had the experience of seeing an ad pop up for a produc.....»»
Six out of ten aquaculture workers are worried that their job is affecting their health, finds survey
The 1,283 workers in the aquaculture sector who have responded to a recent HSE survey are not anxious without good reason. In all, 62% have experienced "near misses" in the last two years. However, there is another threat that is making them even mor.....»»