physics
Earth barraged by supernovae millions of years ago, debris found on the Moon
Posted in Science on 7th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
An explosion close enough to have lethal effects on Earth is expected to happen 1.5 times every billion years.
Einsteins Gravitational Waves Detected For The First Time
Posted in Featured, Science on 12th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
Gravitational waves are created when masses accelerate. The gravitational wave signal detected matches the exact signal expected from two merging black holes.
DIAS teams up with Japan for space telescope mission
Posted in Featured, Hardware on 31st Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) has teamed up with the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) to launch a new powerful space telescope into orbit.
Have Scientists Detected Gravitational Waves for the First Time?
Posted in Science on 12th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
Rumors are swirling that the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory has observed gravitational waves predicted over 100 years ago.
A Quirk of Physics Could Give Us a Fast, Cheap Way To Diagnose Diseases
Posted in Medicine on 13th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
A test that exploits a quirk of physics could make blood tests for certain diseases faster, cheaper, and easily performed.