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Category: Space

  • The Building Blocks of a Spaceship: A Material Perspective

    When we marvel at the sight of a spaceship, we often think about the incredible technology that powers it, the vast distances it can travel, and the brave astronauts it carries. But have you ever wondered what a spaceship is actually made of? In this post, we’ll delve into the materials and elements used in…

  • The Complementarity of Technologies: Why New Doesn’t Mean the End of Old

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    In our fast-paced world, marked by an unprecedented speed of technological innovation, we often marvel at the shiny, new tools and systems that emerge. Yet, amidst this fascination with the novel, we’ve noticed a curious and somewhat counterintuitive trend: new technologies rarely completely replace their predecessors. This principle doesn’t have a universally accepted name, but…

  • The Final Frontier: Love, Lust, and Loops in Zero Gravity

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    In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle like distant lighthouses and galaxies spiral in a cosmic ballet, there’s one question that has tickled the curiosity of earthlings more than any other: Is there sex in space? And if so, how does it… um, work? Before we venture into the titillating territory of…