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The 53-Year Odyssey Of Kosmos 482 And The Push For Sustainable Space

A Fallen Spacefarer Returns to Earth...

Mammals On The Ground Before The Dinosaurs Were Gone

For decades, natural history books have taught that when a catastrophic asteroid struck Earth...

Learning Through Student Feedback And The Role Of Digital Engagement

In this article I'm going to examine how student feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning...

The Earth Beneath Our Feet: How The Zagros Mountains Are Shaping The Middle East

The Zagros Mountains are nestled in Iran, northern Iraq, and southeastern Turkey, and are the scene...

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Retired geologist and earth scientist, specialising in ore deposits and isotope geochemistry. Before retirement, I led the Australian government's pre-competitive geoscience programs for minerals... Read More »

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The Search for a Theory of Everything

The Search for a Theory of Everything

Dec 19 2021 | comment(s)

A theory of everything has been the Holy Grail of some of the greatest physicists of the last century, from Albert Einstein to Stephen Hawking. A theory of everything, a single, all-encompassing theoretical framework which would be able to explain, coherently explain and link together all the physical aspects of the universe, from the atomic scale to galaxies, from the choppiness of the quantum world to the smoothness of relativity.
How To Define Systems That Defy Newton's 3rd Law

How To Define Systems That Defy Newton's 3rd Law

Nov 16 2021 | comment(s)

Many physics students would tell you immediately off the bat what Newton's Third Law of Motion states.
Understanding Quantum Primacy And How We Got There

Understanding Quantum Primacy And How We Got There

Oct 28 2021 | comment(s)

A quantum computer is a remarkable device. While, at current, it's still limited in its application, we now know that it can be faster than the fastest computers we currently have access to.
How Exascale Computers Can Verify The Universe

How Exascale Computers Can Verify The Universe

Oct 16 2021 | comment(s)

Proving the universe seems like a gargantuan task, but we might have a chance to do so with exascale computers.
How Microbes Can Mine Rocks In Space (And How It Could Save Earth)

How Microbes Can Mine Rocks In Space (And How It Could Save Earth)

Sep 07 2021 | comment(s)

Mining is a messy process. It takes a lot of effort to break open rocks to get the materials needed to keep our current technological level on earth. The march of technology has produced some massive leaps and bounds in communication and quality of life improvements. However, most of these are predicated on the availability of difficult-to-find elements.