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,…
In the Future, Maglev Cannons Will Shoot Us Into Space
Today in grandiose space ambitions that would make even Newt Gingrich balk: a $60 billion, 1,000-mile long, 12-mile high, 20,000-miles-per-hour maglev train that starts on the ground and arrives in low Earth orbit. The minds behind the Startram project think it could reduce the cost per kilo (that’s like 2.2 pounds American) for cargo from…
A Pressure Suit for Every Occasion and Atmosphere
When a sealed, pressurized vessel (say, you) is exposed to a vacuum (say, space), things tend to get splattery—hence the exo-suits. These fifteen examples of atmospheric apparel from our friends at Oobject are the hallmarks of life-support design from the golden age of exploration. When you’re done appreciating the pressure suit’s role in keeping our…