Peter Chiron
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Building an Artificial Planet
Building an Artificial Planet Whether it's human activity or a giant meteor crashing into us, planet Earth is not going to last forever. Eventually, the lump of space rock that we call home will one day no longer exist. So what will we do as a species if this were to happen? The obvious plan is to reach out into the universe and build colonies elsewhere. But space travel is incredibly complex, and we're still not sure if it's even possible to reach another solar system within a reasonable amount of time.
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
Time Travel: The Science and Fiction
Time Travel: The Science and Fiction Time travel is a concept that has captured the imagination of humans for centuries. From the time machines of H.G. Wells to the Back to the Future movies, time travel has been featured in countless works of science fiction. But is time travel actually possible?
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
Cellphones May Be Mutating the Shape of Our Bones
Cellphones May Be Mutating the Shape of Our Bones The way we use our cellphones is changing the shape of our bones. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that people who use their devices for extended periods of time are more likely to develop a bony growth at the base of their skull. This growth, known as an external occipital protuberance (EOP), is thought to be caused by the constant strain placed on the neck muscles when people look down at their devices.
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
The 5 Most Amazing Scientific Discoveries of the 2010s
The 5 Most Amazing Scientific Discoveries of the 2010s The 2010s were a time of incredible scientific discovery. Researchers across all disciplines made groundbreaking progress, from understanding the Higgs boson to imaging a black hole for the first time. Here are five of the most amazing scientific discoveries of the decade:
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
The Big Crunch: The End of the Universe?
The Big Crunch: The End of the Universe? The Big Bang is the prevailing theory for the origin of the universe. It states that the universe began as an incredibly hot, dense point and has been expanding ever since. But what happens at the end of the universe? Will it keep expanding forever, or will it eventually collapse in on itself in a Big Crunch?
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
5 Most Mysterious Underwater Sounds Ever Recorded
The ocean is a vast and mysterious place, and it is only natural that people have been fascinated by the sounds that come from the depths for centuries. In recent years, underwater microphones have captured a number of mysterious sounds that have no known explanation. Here are five of the most intriguing underwater sounds ever recorded:
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
5 Extraordinary Sea Creatures
5 Extraordinary Sea Creatures The ocean is a vast and mysterious place, and we have only just begun to explore its depths. In this article, we will take a look at five extraordinary sea creatures that have been discovered in recent years.
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
5 of the Scariest Ghost Videos Captured on Camera
5 of the Scariest Ghost Videos Captured on Camera Ghosts have been a source of fascination for centuries, and there are many stories of people who have seen or encountered them. In recent years, with the advent of more sophisticated camera technology, there have been a number of videos that have captured what some believe to be evidence of ghosts.
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect The butterfly effect is a theory in chaos theory that states that small changes in one part of a complex system can have large effects elsewhere. The name of the theory comes from the idea that the flapping of a butterfly's wings in one part of the world could eventually lead to a tornado in another part of the world.
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI
Five Mysterious and Forbidden Places on Earth
Five Mysterious and Forbidden Places on Earth We all live in a relatively free world, but there are some places that are so mysterious and off-limits that they are completely off-limits to the public. These places are shrouded in secrecy and unexplained activity, and they are a source of fascination and speculation for many people.
By Peter Chiron10 months ago in FYI