Lamar University Microgravity Program

10/10/2024

07/30/2024

A new project is aiming to trace micrometeorites - tiny, melted remnants of space rocks that plummeted to Earth - back to their origin.

06/17/2024

Research staff at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (CNS-BSC) have analyzed historical observations since the 17th century and developed numerical models to explain the longevity and...

06/14/2024

06/05/2024

Today is June 05. It's the birthday of , the man who independently predicted the existence and position of - - -

(Scientist of the Day - 5 June)

Born in a poor family, Adams was largely self-taught in mathematics. He observed 's comet in 1835 from Landulph and the following year started to make his own astronomical calculations, predictions and observations, engaging in to finance his activities.

His most famous achievement was .....

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05/28/2024

The origin of life on Earth has long been a mystery that has eluded scientists. A key question is how much of the history of life on Earth is lost to time. It is quite common for a single species to "phase out" using a biochemical reaction, and if this happens across enough species, such reactions c...

05/10/2024

Astronomers have proposed a new theory to explain the origin of phosphorus, one of the elements important for life on Earth. The theory suggests a type of stellar explosion known as "ONe novae" as a major source of phosphorus.

05/09/2024

The story of the Calutron Girls is a remarkable chapter in the history of the Manhattan Project, offering a glimpse into the pivotal role played by young women in one of the most secretive and groundbreaking scientific endeavors of World War II.

Recruited mostly from high schools, these young women embarked on a journey that would take them to the heart of the war effort, to the Y-12 National Security Complex located at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Tasked with operating calutrons, a type of mass spectrometer used to separate isotopes of uranium for the production of enriched uranium, these women became an indispensable part of the project.

Their work was shrouded in secrecy, with many of them unaware of the true nature of their tasks or the significance of the project they were contributing to. Working long hours in challenging conditions, they displayed remarkable dedication and resilience, often under the pressure of strict security protocols and the weight of the knowledge that their work could potentially alter the course of the war.

Despite the demanding nature of their roles, the Calutron Girls approached their duties with a sense of duty and patriotism, driven by a collective desire to support the war effort and bring an end to the conflict. Their contributions were instrumental in the success of the Manhattan Project, playing a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb and ultimately helping to bring about the end of World War II.

After the war, many of these women returned to their civilian lives, their contributions largely overlooked and overshadowed by the secrecy surrounding the project. However, their legacy endures as a testament to the often-unsung heroines of wartime science and the vital role played by women in advancing scientific discovery and innovation.

05/08/2024

A team of researchers from the 5th Institute of Physics at the University of Stuttgart is making important progress in the field of quantum simulation and quantum computing based on Rydberg atoms by overcoming a fundamental limitation: the limited lifetime of Rydberg atoms. Circular Rydberg states a...

05/02/2024

Sci-fi becoming reality.

NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program (NIAC) has given additional funding to six visionary projects that could eventually become a future mission, including a JPL-led lunar railway system to provide payload transport on the Moon!

Learn about all six futuristic concepts: https://go.nasa.gov/3USSIB3