These Giant Radio Telescopes Tune in to the Stars
The visible light comprises a minuscule fraction of the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Radio telescopes allow us to observe what cannot be seen, like microwave background radiation—the echo of the Big Bang. Our friends at Oobject have assembled 18 of the most expansive intergalactic listening stations. Be sure to also check out these incredible planetarium projectors,…
Sony’s New Outlet Will Charge You to Charge up in Public
Last month, Sony announced its intentions to unleash two “smart outlets” on the world that would use NFC and RFID to authenticate users and monitor electricity consumption on a micro level. While it may someday be handy for charging up electric cars, in the near-term it’s more likely that in the near future, you’ll be…
How to Kill China’s ‘Carrier-Killer’ Missile: Jam, Spoof and Shoot
China has developed a missile that would turn an aircraft carrier into a two-billion-dollar hulk of twisted metal, flame, and dead sailors. Publicly, the U.S. Navy downplays its importance. Privately, the sailors are working out several different options to kill it before it kills them. Adm. Jonathan Greenert, the Navy’s top officer, explained to reporters…
