How To Be An Astronaut: A Beginner’s Guide
Ever wanted to be an astronaut? You’re in good company: For many people, space represents the unexplored, a place free from boundaries. And space flight represents the extreme of human experience. So it’s not surprising that many of us harbour a burning passion to boldly go where few have gone before. But the selection process…
Space & Spaceflight
New Scientist - Jamie Condliffe
Navy Works to Laser-Proof Its Drones
The Navy isn’t taking any chances. It’s pushing ahead with research to laser-proof its drones, just in case anyone else has the bright idea of using ray guns to down America’s robot planes. “Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs) are an emerging weapon technology with the ability to change the face of the battlefield… As the technology…
Tech News
Noah Schachtman - Wired