Update About Swine Flu

So far, over 2000 people have been infected by the Swine Flu virus, most of which were in North America (mainly Mexico, followed by the United States). It is hard to say, due to the flow of different and often contradicting information, but most likely 149 people have died, as of April 28, morning. Now the question is if more people are actually infected than the reported numbers. It could be very likely that even up to a few million people are currently infected, but only the most critical...

7 (Crazy) Civilian Uses for Nuclear Bombs

Nuclear Bombs are known to be the most destructive weapon man has ever created, but it could also be a great tool for some civilian uses. Nuke Crater. Image from Wired.com The 7 proposed civilian uses for some of the 23,000+ known nuclear bombs in the world are: 1) Creating a Harbor, or Just a Hole: Nukes can easily dig huge holes in the ground in a matter of a few seconds. 2) Creating a New Panama Canal: The Panama Canal is not wide enough for some of the world's biggest...

NASA unveils new space ship

NASA has unveiled a mock-up of its new spaceship, the Orion exploration vehicle, which will replace the space shuttle in the next few years. Read more: NASA unveils new space...

Space Shuttle Discovery Lands After Landmark Flight

The space shuttle Discovery safely landed after successfully completing its 13-day mission which was to complete the building of the International Space Station. It is now ready and working at full power since the two final solar array wings have been added. This required some space walks. The completed International Space Station. Image by NASA. Read more: Space Shuttle Discovery Lands After Landmark...

How to Defend Earth Against an Asteroid Strike

This sounds like something from a science fiction movie, but it is a real threat to the whole planet. It can happen any time. A medium sized asteroid of a few kilometers in  diameter crashing into the Earth can completely destroy our civilization and exterminate the whole human race, just like it happened to the dinosaurs. But fortunately there are some ways to prevent all this. The human race is at the point that it can prevent it's own extinction. There are numerous ways of deflecting...

Alaskan volcano Mount Redoubt erupts

A volcano erupted in Alaska, 100 miles from Anchorage, the state's largest city: Alaskan volcano Mount Redoubt...

India to launch student built Satellite

The Indian Space Research Organization announced that it will be launching a micro-satellite built by students. Yes you read it right! India to launch student built...