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The Sunk Cost Fallacy in Science: When Gigantic Budgets Meet Reluctant Goodbyes
Sunk cost fallacy plagues science megaprojects—ITER, LHC, fusion: billions sunk while politics and lobbying hinder funding reevaluation.
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Debris Trajectories from Starship 7 Test Flight
Analyzing Starship’s upper-stage breakup: debris trajectory, reentry heating, impact risk, and reporting procedures for public safety.
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The Wolfram Physics Project: Ambition, Innovation, and Questions of Power Dynamics
Wolfram Physics Project: hypergraph-based computational physics sparks innovation and controversy over testable claims, credit, and access.
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Mars Weather Misconceptions: Debunking Hollywood Myths and Exploring Real Opportunities
Discover the truth about Martian weather in “The Martian.” Unravel Hollywood’s atmospheric misconceptions and explore real Mars conditions and opportunities.
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Advancements in Heat Shield Technology for Safe Spacecraft Re-entry
Explore the evolution of heat shield technology, crucial for safe spacecraft re-entry, from NASA’s early ablative materials to SpaceX’s advanced designs.
