Gravitational waves detected in 2015 prove Einstein’s theory of General Relativity.

The year 2015 saw breakthroughs in two areas of astrophysics: radio astronomy and gravitational-wave astronomy. The first ever detection by scientists of gravitational waves was described ... Continue Reading →

Are incandescent light bulbs coming back?

VIDEO: Here’s what we gave up for energy efficiency Compare the incandescent bulb to the light emitting diode on the efficiency scale: Halogen light bulbs, the compact fluorescent ... Continue Reading →

How Does a Gravity Assist Affect a Spacecraft?

What Gives the Most Speed to a Spacecraft Flyby? It’s the Gravity Assist. We use rockets to boost spacecraft beyond the Earth’s gravity and atmosphere. We use solar panels for ... Continue Reading →

Why Is Candy Crush Saga Lurking on my Facebook Sidebar?

Image by Ian Hughes, Flickr Is Candy Crush Saga appealing to our mathematical brains? I like puzzles, but rarely take the time to focus on them unless I am somewhere with no duties ... Continue Reading →