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Jun 16, 2024

Strengthener for graphene

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Grapene’s unusually high conductivity and favorable mechanical properties could further the development of flexible electronics, new batteries, and innovative composite materials for aeronautics and space flight. However, the development of elastic and tough films remains a challenge.

In the journal Angewandte Chemie (“A Stretchable and Tough Graphene Film Enabled by Mechanical Bond”), a research team has now introduced a method to overcome this hurdle: they linked graphene nanolayers via “extendable” bridging structures.

Cartoon representations of the fabrication process of RBG films and toughening mechanism of mechanical bond. Upon applied force, the hidden chain of [2]rotaxane was released due to intramolecular motion, resulting in an increased interlayer slip distance. It follows that the mechanical performance of RBG films were improved when mechanical bond was introduced.

Jun 11, 2024

Curvature propulsion and the future of intergalactic space travel

Posted by in categories: physics, space travel

If you are a fan of reading or watching science fiction, you have definitely encountered the concept of curvature propulsion — one of the most fascinating and speculative frontiers in theoretical physics and advanced space travel.

Rooted in Einstein’s general theory of relativity, it proposes innovative methods to manipulate spacetime itself to achieve faster-than-light travel without violating the laws of physics.

General relativity, formulated by Albert Einstein, provides the theoretical foundation for curvature propulsion. This theory describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy.

Jun 10, 2024

Elon Musk Speaks: All Starship Tiles will be Replaced After Flight 4 Issues!

Posted by in categories: 3D printing, Elon Musk, space travel

Elon revealed details about Starship Flight 4 outcome, Flight 5, and beyond during a gaming livestream in X.

Video Credit: Elon Musk.

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Jun 10, 2024

Interstellar Intruder: The Cosmic Event That Rewrote Earth’s Climate History

Posted by in categories: climatology, space travel

New astrophysical research highlights a significant cosmic event two million years ago when the solar system passed through a dense interstellar cloud. This possibly altered Earth’s climate by exposing it to enhanced cosmic radiation, supported by increased isotopes found in geological records.

Earth was a very different place around two million years ago, with our early human ancestors living alongside saber-toothed tigers, mastodons, and enormous rodents. And, depending on where they were, they may have been cold: Earth had fallen into a deep freeze, with multiple ice ages coming and going until about 12,000 years ago. Scientists theorize that ice ages occur for a number of reasons, including the planet’s tilt and rotation, shifting plate tectonics, volcanic eruptions, and carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

But what if drastic changes like these are not only a result of Earth’s environment, but also the sun’s location in the galaxy?

Jun 9, 2024

South Korea creates new KASA space agency, sets sights on the moon and Mars

Posted by in category: space travel

The agency will spend 100 trillion won ($72 billion USD) in build-up to planned 2045 Mars landing.

Jun 9, 2024

SpaceX wants to build 1 Starship megarocket a day with new Starfactory

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This will enable us to increase our production rate significantly as we build toward our long-term goal of producing one Ship per day.

Jun 7, 2024

Starship Reentry SYNCED: IFT 3 vs IFT 4

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Side by side comparison of Starship IFT-3 vs IFT-4 reentry phase. Video edit: Go To SpaceFootage Courtesy & Credits: SpaceXOutro song: Yung Logos — Metro http…

Jun 7, 2024

Starship Launch SYNCED: IFT1 vs IFT2 vs IFT3 vs IFT4

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Side by side comparison of all four starship test flights with synced footage. Video edit: Go To SpaceFootage Courtesy & Credits: SpaceXOutro song: Yung Logos…

Jun 6, 2024

New Theory Changes Everything: SIDM and Dark Matter Collision!

Posted by in categories: cosmology, particle physics, space travel

Discover the groundbreaking Self-Interacting Dark Matter (SIDM) theory that suggests dark matter particles might collide and interact with each other. Learn how recent studies on the El Gordo galaxy cluster support this revolutionary idea, potentially changing our understanding of the universe’s structure and evolution. Dive into the cosmic dance and stay updated with the latest space discoveries!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction.
00:44 The Dance of Self-Interacting Dark Matter.
02:39 Unveiling the Strengths and Weaknesses of CDM and SIDM
05:14 Exploring Dark Matter: Methods and Future Prospects.
09:20 Outro.
09:37 Enjoy.

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Jun 6, 2024

SpaceX’s Starship makes 1st successful water landing in 4th test flight

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SpaceX’s Starship and its massive reusable booster both successfully made their first controlled water landing during a fourth flight test on Thursday.

Why it matters: It’s a significant achievement for the vehicle, which is key to NASA’s Artemis program.

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