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Mammals On The Ground Before The Dinosaurs Were Gone

For decades, natural history books have taught that when a catastrophic asteroid struck Earth...

Learning Through Student Feedback And The Role Of Digital Engagement

In this article I'm going to examine how student feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning...

The Earth Beneath Our Feet: How The Zagros Mountains Are Shaping The Middle East

The Zagros Mountains are nestled in Iran, northern Iraq, and southeastern Turkey, and are the scene...

How QbD Can Drive Innovation And Quality In Pharmaceuticals

Quality by Design (QbD) is  a decade-long approach that was first introduced by quality expert...

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The Costs Of Space Travel

The Costs Of Space Travel

Jul 17 2022 | comment(s)

We have entered into a new age of space exploration, in which the commercialization of space travel has opened up the possibility that within a generation, space tourism will become a normal part of human existence. Yet, space travel does not come without a price.
The Incredibly Soft Material In Earth’s Mantle

The Incredibly Soft Material In Earth’s Mantle

Jul 10 2022 | comment(s)

The theory of plate tectonics

The CAPSTONE Mission Launches A New Era In The Colonization Of The Moon

The CAPSTONE Mission Launches A New Era In The Colonization Of The Moon

Jun 26 2022 | comment(s)

Forbes reports

On The Impossibility Of Space Diving

On The Impossibility Of Space Diving

Jun 20 2022 | comment(s)

Since E.E. “Doc” Smith’s 1934 novel, Triplanetary, people have dreamed about performing the first space dive. As we make our first steps toward commercialising space travel, many people have started to wonder if we are any closer to achieving the first space dive. 
Time Crystals Open The Door To Quantum Computing

Time Crystals Open The Door To Quantum Computing

Jun 18 2022 | comment(s)

Time crystals are quantum systems whose lowest energy-state is where its particles are in constant motion.
Black Holes And The Creation Of The Universe

Black Holes And The Creation Of The Universe

Jun 02 2022 | comment(s)

The birth and ultimate fate of the 13.7 billion year old universe is a subject that has intrigued scientists since the dawn of civilization.