Tag: Space

  • Why Space Dreams May Doom Us

    Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos tout space colonisation as humanity’s destiny, but new books challenge the dream. Authors highlight the costs, inequalities, health risks, and ideological myths fuelling astropreneur fantasies. Critics argue robots, not humans, should lead exploration until Earth’s crises are addressed, warning that our flaws will follow us into space.

  • China To Arm Its Space Station With ‘Guard Dogs’

    China is quietly arming its space station with AI-powered robotic thrusters that can intercept and push away suspicious satellites without creating deadly debris. Triggered by near-collisions with Starlink and growing global space militarization, this move reflects a broader shift toward orbital control as treaties break down and tensions rise.

  • The Architectural Philosophy of Public Spaces`

    What if the spaces we inhabit shape how—and whether—we think? The ancient Agora reveals how architecture can invite dialogue, foster community, and sustain democratic life.

  • The Perfect Pop Star for a Dumb Stunt

    Katy Perry shot into space with a daisy in hand, a designer suit, and her trademark goofball charm—only to be mocked for taking it all too seriously. But that’s Perry: cringey, unserious, and unapologetically out of sync with today’s polished pop stars. In a curated world, her joyful absurdity stands out.

  • So About That Asteroid That Could Hit Earth …

    On June 30, 1908, a space rock exploded over Siberia, flattening millions of trees. Today, the asteroid 2024 YR4, similar in size, poses a potential risk to Earth. While its odds of impact are low, space agencies are better prepared than ever, with advanced observatories and missions designed to track and prevent such threats.

  • A Cosmic Shape May Reveal Universe’s Nature

    Physicists are challenging the traditional concept of space-time by proposing that the universe’s fundamental nature could be understood through abstract geometric shapes, like the “cosmohedron.” This new approach simplifies complex calculations and could eventually lead to a theory of everything, possibly reshaping our understanding of the cosmos.

  • Supermassive Black Hole Emits Mysterious Pulse

    A supermassive black hole, 1ES 1927+654, is emitting unusual, rhythmic X-ray pulses. These oscillations may be caused by a white dwarf star orbiting close to the black hole’s event horizon. The changing pulse frequency suggests intriguing physics at play, and future gravitational wave sensors like LISA could confirm this theory.