Mark Strauss, Author at Gizmodo

The Guardians Of the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal Don’t Keep Very Good Records

An investigation conducted by the Energy Department has revealed that the National Nuclear Security Administration is failing to keep complete and accurate records on nuclear weapons in the U.S. stockpile. The scathing 19-page report, available on the website of Energy Department’s Office of Inspector General, warns that the range of problems “may ultimately increase costs…

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This Cool Animation Explains U.S. Arctic Policy In Just Two Minutes

The Arctic is warming faster than anywhere else on the planet. And as it does so, many nations — especially those with Arctic coastlines — are assessing opportunities for establishing new trade routes and tapping into the region’s vast reserves of offshore oil and gas. But the Energy Security Initiative at the Brookings Institution believes…

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Can Six Astronauts Live Together for 17 Months And Not Go Crazy?

The “Mars500” project was the most ambitious attempt yet to simulate the conditions of an expedition to the Red Planet. A newly published study assesses the psychological well-being of the crew during their “mission”—and reveals what it was like to live in cramped quarters with 6 people for 520 days. At the State Scientific Center…

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Massive Spaceships Could Be Fueled by Human Exercise

What would be the most efficient way to power a spaceship carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers? According to some newly-published calculations, the best option would be to use the passengers themselves—by harnessing the power of exercise. The paper, “Can We Power A Spaceship?” is one of the offerings in the most recent issue of…

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This Is What the GOP’s War On Science Looks Like

I’ve seen some surreal moments in our nation’s capitol, but few can compare to watching Republican members of Congress lecture John Holdren last week on the meaning of “science.” Here are some highlights. Holdren, the president’s science advisor, was the lone witness at a hearing held by the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology…

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The Guardians Of the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal Don’t Keep Very Good Records

This Cool Animation Explains U.S. Arctic Policy In Just Two Minutes

Can Six Astronauts Live Together for 17 Months And Not Go Crazy?

Massive Spaceships Could Be Fueled by Human Exercise

This Is What the GOP’s War On Science Looks Like

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