I am thankful for X-rays and washing machines
It's truly amazing for Americans to have a holiday dedicated to gratitude, and it's so fitting for us, as some of the luckiest people on the planet. This country has a lot to be thankful for. We are incredibly wealthy compared to most countries. We are given more freedom by our constitutional tradition. We have […]
Scientists say X-rays from nuclear explosion may deflect asteroids from Earth
Scientists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, say a potentially hazardous asteroid could be redirected by detonating a nuclear warhead more than a mile from its surface, then bombarding it with X-rays to send it hurtling in a different direction. As seen in blockbuster movies like “Armageddon” and “Deep Impact,” the traditional method would involve detonating a […]