Computer Analysis Reveals the Stunning Complexity of the Star Wars Expanded Universe
Researchers wanted to get on top of Star Wars' massive universe and found some unexpected outcomes.
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Researchers wanted to get on top of Star Wars' massive universe and found some unexpected outcomes.
So horses aren't quite as stupid as some people might think.
This impressive-looking piece of equipment lives up to its appearance. The Plasma Kristall-4, to give the device its full name, recreates how atoms interact so we can understand the intricacies of basic physics and chemistry in space. Read more >>
As of being stuck on a plane full of Americans wasn't bad enough already.
When it comes to the prospect of hacking the brain, it’s not a matter of if, but when.
What looks like an unassuming block of fluff is actually a breakthrough in materials science. Applications for this newly affordable form of aerogel – made from waste paper – span oil spills to babies' nappies. Read more >>
Fish, shellfish, and crustaceans are dietary staples for billions – so in a changing global environment, many industries now see a future in replacing nets with petri dishes.
Oxford University research deals out some potentially bad news for men wanting children later in life.
Forget the traditional potter’s wheel. The unique textures of these clay sculptures capture the vibrations of actual sound waves.
Researchers have developed a new technique to allow long term storage of a near-perfect mammalian brain. It’s a breakthrough that could have serious implications for cryonics. Read More >>
We knew the tick genome was going to be big going in, but we didn’t realise how big—about two-thirds the size of the human genome. That's a lot of DNA.
Nearly 250 cases of the mosquito-borne fever recorded since the start of September.
New uses are being sought for old concrete structures besides tearing them down and dumping them.
People will however be signed up to lessen the apparent effects of climate change.
The hardy cockroach has inspired the design of this small compressible robot that's capable of squeezing into tight small spaces — like those created by the rubble following a building or tunnel collapse. Read more >>
The videos come by way of the recent Reith Lectures hosted by Hawking himself.
