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Pushing the Boundaries of Space in the 21st Century

Space ShuttleWhen man set foot on the Moon during the Apollo programme in 1969, this was considered the first step in the exploration of our solar system, allowing mankind to go beyond our home planet and find answers to questions that have occupied the minds of scientists, philosophers and visionaries for many centuries.

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Pushing the Boundaries of Space in the 21st Century

When man set foot on the Moon during the Apollo programme in 1969, this was considered the first step in the exploration of our solar system, allowing mankind to... Read more »

April 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Boolean Algebra

One of the primary requirements when dealing with digital circuits is to find ways to make them as simple as possible. This constantly requires that complex logical... Read more »

April 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cocktails, Neurons and Nanos: Super-cognition?

Improving overall cognitive capability is becoming as simple as consuming a pill… An interesting paradox has been the axis of much attention in the fields... Read more »

April 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Albert Einstein’s Fame

At the time of his death on the 18th April 1955, Albert Einstein was one of the most famous and popular men in the world. His very name was synonymous with genius... Read more »

April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Wind Energy

Wind energy is a converted form of solar energy. The sun’s radiation heats different parts of the earth at different rates—most notably during the day and... Read more »

April 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Closing the Gap

There have been numerous books over the past twenty years, which have attempted to popularise physics. However, despite their number, the Queen of the sciences has... Read more »

April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Neuroscience: What is Brain Plasticity?

Neuroscience has changed considerably in the past 20 years. An example of change over period is the concept of brain plasticity. Brain plasticity refers to the brain’s... Read more »

April 3, 2008 | 1 Comment

Was an Iraqi Scholar the World’s First Scientist?

Science is the lifeblood of modern life. It is the foundation of our technology. Its discoveries prolong our lives and save the lives of those we love. It fascinates... Read more »

April 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Penetration of Statistics in Society

Statistics are such an integral part of modern lives that sometimes it isn’t realized. The prediction of the winner of a presidential race or the local mayoral... Read more »

April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Ancient Astronauts and Contemporary Skepticism

Over the course of the past year, I closely assisted a colleague in writing a series of ten articles covering diverse aspects of my ancient astronaut theory. All... Read more »

March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Beauty and Mystery of the Planet Venus

Venus is the second planet from the Sun and is the sixth largest. It is the brightest object in the night sky except for the Moon. Venus orbits the Sun once every... Read more »

March 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Salty Water In… Fresh Water Out

In many poor, third world countries, even having the resources to obtain electricity presents a problem. Due to the lack of logistics, as well as the finances even... Read more »

March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment