Science fiction films usually focus more on the fiction than the science. But some filmmakers go to great lengths to make sure their movies get the science right. Here are some of the best of recent years.
As we turn our eyes to Mars, one concept is starting to get more attention – the Mars Cycler. A ship that remains in permanent orbit between Mars and Earth, providing a constant exchange between the two planets and using only gravity assists as fuel. And it was devised by the one and only Buzz Aldrin.
They’ve got the right stuff, but how do they take care of business? The solutions for waste disposal in space are both low and high technology – and it’s still a work in progress. Let’s talk about the dark side of space travel in today’s episode.
Big thanks to Matt Ferrell for guest hosting this episode!
Much has been made about hydrogen fuel cells and their use in cars, but there are many other uses for hydrogen that make more sense. We examine those in today’s video.
For as long as humans have been around, we’ve been asking why we’re here, what’s our purpose, and how did all this happen. Along the way, we’ve come up with some doozies.
Going from the Space Shuttle back to flying in capsules might feel like a bit of a step backwards, but the Space Shuttle had its problems. Problems that a new generation of space planes are looking to solve.
Space has been blowing our minds from the beginning. And yet it feels like every question we answer only brings up more questions. From evidence of a parallel universe to the young surface of Venus to everybody’s favorite, Omuamua, here are 5 space mysteries that have not yet fully been solved.
The metric system revolutionized the world and simplified how we measure things. But one part of our lives never quite got the metric treatment – time. The reason why highlights the importance of time on our lives.
Henrietta Lacks died of cancer in 1951, but her cells mysteriously kept on living. Since then her “immortal” cell line has been the cornerstone of medical breakthroughs that have saved millions.
If we are ever going to return the atmosphere to pre-industrial levels, we have to take out some of the carbon we’ve already put into the sky. Still, carbon capture is a controversial topic and one that many people know very little about. So let’s look at 7 carbon capture methods and how they work.
