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This Tiny Nuclear Reactor Will Change Energy—and Now It’s Officially Safe
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology
- September 17, 2020
A massive step for a mini reactor.

By David Aragorn
DNA data shows not all Vikings were Scandinavian
- Ancient Archeology, From Around the Web
- September 17, 2020
In the public imagination, the Vikings were closely-related clans of Scandinavians who marauded their way across Europe, but new genetic analysis paints a more complicated picture.

By David Aragorn
The True Origins of Gold in Our Universe May Have Just Changed, Again
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 17, 2020
When humanity finally detected the collision between two neutron stars in 2017, we confirmed a long-held theory – in the energetic fires of these incredible explosions, elements heavier than iron are forged.

By David Aragorn
NASA says Solar Cycle 25 has begun
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 17, 2020
The sun goes through cycles where it has more or less activity, and NASA has now confirmed that Solar Cycle 25 has begun.

By David Aragorn
Neutrinos could reveal how fast radio bursts are launched
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 16, 2020
The elusive particles would be hard to catch, but they’d be a smoking gun, researchers say

By David Aragorn
China sends satellites into space in first sea-based commercial launch
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 16, 2020
China has successfully sent nine satellites into orbit in its first commercial launch of a rocket from a platform at sea, state media reported on Wednesday.

By David Aragorn
Cosmic rays may soon stymie quantum computing
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology
- September 16, 2020
Building quantum computers underground or designing radiation-proof qubits may be needed, researchers find.

By David Aragorn
How do you clean up clingy space dust? Zap it with an electron beam
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 16, 2020
A new approach to space housekeeping sends charged dust particles flying

By David Aragorn
ESA’s Hera planetary defense mission signs prime contractor, on course for launch in 2024
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 16, 2020
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a design, manufacturing, and testing contract with OHB of Germany for their Hera planetary defense mission, marking a major advancement toward the agency’s commitment to NASA for their joint Asteroid Impact and Deflection Assessment project.

By David Aragorn
Study casts doubt on ‘sky disk’ thought to be oldest representation of the heavens
- Ancient Archeology, From Around the Web
- September 15, 2020
One of Germany’s most famous ancient artifacts may not be what it seems, if a new study is to be believed.

By David Aragorn