Recent content by Ephasius

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    Ask Me Anything AMA with the NSF's Dr. Dave Boboltz

    This one might be a bit too far out of your remit. There is currently work underway in fusion power. One of the development sites claims the potential to maintain plasma at more than 10x solar levels. Heat generates significant "escape pressure" but every star which passes a pressure threshold...
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    Colonizing Mars may require humanity to tweak its DNA

    Mankind has no shortage of flaws, but an opportunity to create something more adaptable makes a logical starting point when looking at the long term picture of survival and growth.
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    Colonizing Mars may require humanity to tweak its DNA

    Underground is where to start and lessening the adaptive and development cycle times. This can be exploited here too. Eye adjustment for low lighting and mental performance should be step 1. Anywhere, caretaker colonies could be developed to assist specific ecologies.
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    Ready, SETI, go: Is there a race to contact E.T.?

    This planet has been giving off endless chatter for countless years but make no mistake. Answering a phonecall isn't always the wisest move. Better to see who is on the end of the line and China is by no means "In the lead".