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Cryptocurrency: Finance in the Space Age
Cryptocurrency is a revolutionary financial technology of the 21st century. As digital or virtual currencies secured by cryptography,...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 14, 20255 min read
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Canada in Space: Canadarm(s) & Dextre
Canada's space program includes the Canadarm2, an extendible arm on the International Space Station, and multitalented robot Dextre....

Sylvia Rose
Mar 14, 20254 min read
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Pakistan: Ancient Cultures to Nuclear Power
Pakistan is one of the world’s oldest civilizations and a modern nuclear power rising in the world space race. Pakistan's history is...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 14, 20258 min read
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MLI: Gold & Silver Foil on Spacecraft
Multi-layer insulation (MLI) creates the shiny crinkled gold and silver foil look on spacecraft and space equipment. MLI helps protect...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 13, 20252 min read
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Top 5 Countries of the Global Space Race
The global space race begins during the Cold War (1947-1991). Today, competition and collaboration rise among countries seeking universal...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 13, 20256 min read
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Robot Lubrication: Grease the Machine
Lubrication is integral to keep mechanical parts moving smoothly. Robot lube increases performance and lifespan. From mineral oils to...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 11, 20255 min read
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AI: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) are foremost in artificial intelligence. RNNs are used in language translation and speech recognition....

Sylvia Rose
Mar 10, 20254 min read
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Silver (Ag): Ancient Trade to Modern Tech
Silver is a lustrous versatile transition metal used from Neolithic times to create ornaments. It's known for antibacterial powers, and...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 10, 20255 min read
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How to Make an Artificial Intelligence System
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a world revolution, virtually nonexistent in public use before the 21st century. Knowing how to make an...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 9, 20255 min read
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Artificial Intelligence: Technology & Society
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful force. It enables machines to think and act like humans. From perky virtual assistants and...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 9, 20256 min read
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History of China: Ancient Days to Space Race
China is the oldest continuous civilization in the world. Its history spans thousands of years including the Yellow River culture,...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 9, 202510 min read
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Mars Curiosity Rover: Success & Longevity
Mars Curiosity Rover is one of NASA's most ambitious projects, hailed as an optimal feat of science and engineering. Far overreaching its...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 8, 20254 min read
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Tardigrades (Water Bears): Extreme Survivors
Tardigrades are micro-animals also called water bears or moss piglets, often found in water drops on moss. Known for resilience, they can...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 7, 20254 min read
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Plutonium (Pu): Nuclear Weapons & Space
Plutonium (Pu) is a synthetic chemical element known for its potent uses and dangers. A heavy, silvery white metal, it tarnishes to a...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 6, 20254 min read
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North Korea (DPRK): Total Control
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a totalitarian regime. The government controls political,...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 6, 20257 min read
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Super Alloys in Space Exploration
Super alloys have unique combinations of strength, corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability. Made primarily with nickel,...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 5, 20253 min read
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Solar Energy & Nuclear Power in Space
Solar energy and nuclear power are the two major forms of energy in space. Solar panels are familiar on satellites and spacecraft....

Sylvia Rose
Mar 5, 20254 min read
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Survival of Bacteria in the Extremes of Space
Bacteria are highly adaptable and many survive in extreme conditions, like high acidity. Some can function in anaerobic habitats....

Sylvia Rose
Mar 5, 20253 min read
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De-Orbiting Satellites: Problems & Processes
De-orbiting is the controlled descent and re-entry of satellites into Earth’s atmosphere. Methods include propulsion systems and solar...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 5, 20256 min read
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Space Debris: Coping with Dangerous Junk
Space debris is human made. It includes discarded rocket stages, defunct satellites and tiny fragments created by collisions and...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 5, 20255 min read
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