Space Exploration

Space

How SpaceX Will Build a City on Mars

If you’ve ever dreamed of rocketing off to a new world, the notion of Mars as humanity’s second home might not be as far off as it sounds. SpaceX is on a mission to transform this dream into reality by 2050, aiming to establish a self-sustaining city on the Red Planet, far beyond the reach […]

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Raspberry Pi Space

Would You Put a Raspberry Pi in Space?

Imagine popping a compartment on a songbird-sized satellite as it orbits Earth—like flicking a switch on a small, intricate piece of cosmic jewelry that holds the power of connection and discovery right in its core. Welcome to the world of CubeSats, small, cubic satellites that contain the vast potential of the final frontier. This video […]

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Space

How Different Are Space Computers From Earth-Based Ones?

Imagine steering a car with a mind of its own, except this car is navigating the rocky, crater-marked terrain of the lunar surface while millions watch breathlessly on television. That was essentially the challenge faced by Apollo’s astronauts, guided by the unsung hero of space exploration, the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC). This video is from […]

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Space

Honda Just Launched a Reusable Rocket

When you think of Honda, you probably imagine sleek motorcycles, reliable cars, or perhaps even efficient lawn mowers. But imagine this: a rocket rising majestically into the sky, legs folding back as it ascends. Sounds like a scene from a futuristic movie, right? Well, it’s not. This is Honda’s new venture, and it represents a […]

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AI Space

Where No AI Has Gone Before: Artificial Intelligence in Space

If you had told 10-year-old me that one day I’d be talking about artificial intelligence in space—and that it wouldn’t be science fiction—I would’ve lost my mind. Fast-forward a few decades and here we are: AI is not only touching the stars, it’s already in orbit. Literally. From LLaMA models on the International Space Station […]

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Space

How We Lost & Found Voyager 2!

Marion Kerr discusses how we briefly lost and re-established contact with Voyager 2, the incredible space probe that’s been traveling…for 46 years!

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Space

Aeolus Crashes Back to Earth!

Marion Kerr  discusses the “assisted crash” of the Aeolus satellite back to Earth and why this crash was never designed to happen.

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AI

Brian Greene on Quantum Gravity, The Big Bang, Aliens, Death, and Meaning

Brian Greene is a theoretical physicist who also educates the public via his books and documentaries appears on Lex Fridman’s podcast. Time stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:27 – Entropy 8:35 – Consciousness 24:54 – Quantum gravity 28:14 – String theory 41:41 – Time 54:13 – Free will 58:36 – Emergence and complexity 1:05:48 – The […]

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