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Did a Lost Star Inspire the Oldest Tale of Humanity?

On the origins of human thought, the missing star of the Pleiades, and the dawn of science.

6d ago

Did a Lost Star Inspire the Oldest Tale of Humanity?

6d ago

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How Europe Plans to Make the Longest Eclipse In History

On Proba 3, Europe’s mission to eclipse the Sun on demand

Feb 10

How Europe Plans to Make the Longest Eclipse In History

Feb 10

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The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics: An Imitation of Thought

On the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics

Feb 4

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics: An Imitation of Thought

Feb 4

Why Jupiter Is Now the Best Hope for Finding Alien Life

On the Europa Clipper, the oceans of Europa and the possibility of life beyond Earth

Feb 3

Why Jupiter Is Now the Best Hope for Finding Alien Life

Feb 3

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Why The Stars Don't Look Like The Telescopes Say They Do

On the false colours of astronomy

Jan 21

Why The Stars Don't Look Like The Telescopes Say They Do

Jan 21

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How to Destroy a Space Station

The end of the International Space Station will soon be upon us. What should we do with it?

Jan 7

How to Destroy a Space Station

Jan 7

The Year in Space and Physics

A look back at the trends and news of 2024

Jan 1

The Sun, with material arcing out and a bright flare visible on its right side

Jan 1

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The Solar Probe: Time to Go Deeper Into the Sun Than Ever Before

On the solar probe, the Sun, and what it has told us.

Dec 22, 2024

The Solar Probe: Time to Go Deeper Into the Sun Than Ever Before

Dec 22, 2024

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Five Decades After Apollo, Could Starship Finally Take Us Beyond the Moon?

Starship should put the next astronauts on the Moon. Can it also take them further?

Dec 17, 2024

Five Decades After Apollo, Could Starship Finally Take Us Beyond the Moon?

Dec 17, 2024

Alastair Williams

Alastair Williams

Exploring the relationship between humanity and science | Physicist | Space Mission Engineer | Subscribe at www.thequantumcat.space/ |

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