The new Hubble Constant proves the universe isn’t avoiding us
New calculations have just been completed that show the rate of expansion for the universe. By zeroing in on the rate, the Hubble Constant, these calculations hammer another nail the casket of a quirky little idea called Void Theory. Image: Nasa STS-103 In the late nineties, physicists noticed that distant supernovas were dimmer than they…
The science behind the lonely singing of the sand
Out in the desert, the sand sometimes hums or ‘sings’ as people walk along the top of dunes. Find out what causes this beautiful yet creepy sound, and listen to audio of the sand song: [io9, Photo by Inc/Shutterstock]
The Devastating Health Impacts of a Nuclear Crisis
The Japanese authorities have announced that radiation levels surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are increasing to potentially harmful levels. New Scientist investigates the health risks associated with nuclear power plant explosions. How do nuclear accidents impact health? Apart from the damage caused by fires and explosions, accidents also release radioactive materials which can…
12 Pieces of Fallen Space Debris
Not all space-borne objects touch down as gracefully as the space shuttle Discovery. Our friends at Ooobject.com have some examples of of objects that took a more…direct route. Looking for more space stuff? Try these 10 rocket pads, 12 blastoffs, 13 Space-worn watches, and 13 Soviet satellites.
Secret Space Plane Has Solar Stowaway
The US air force launched the second un-piloted X-37B space plane into low-Earth orbit on Saturday. While the nine-metre-long drone’s mission is mysterious, a trawl of the patents filed by its maker, Boeing, before the plane became a secret “black” programme of the Department of Defense in 2004, throws some light on the technology it…