Through the use of technosignatures, such as atmospheric pollution, radio signals, and spacecraft activity, scientists could make connections to an alien civilization far from Earth. Compared to biological clues, technological clues can be considered more common and easier to detect. Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have found that the search for intelligent life in other […]
astrophysics
Taming Gravity is all about the possibility through science and technology to harness gravity. If we accomplish this we will then have the means to travel to the stars.
Of course, to do this will involve knowledge of astrophysics.
So, here at Taming Gravity we include inspiring news and breakthroughs happening in the field of astrophysics.
The Mechanics of Launching: A Deep Dive into Space Elevator Technology
Introduction to Space Elevator Technology Definition and Concept A space elevator, also known as a space bridge, star ladder, or orbital lift, is a proposed type of planet-to-space transportation system. The primary component of a space elevator is a cable, or tether, anchored to the Earth’s surface near the equator and extending into space. […]
Blasting out Earth’s location with the hope of reaching aliens is a controversial idea – two teams of scientists are doing it anyway
While it is a controversial idea, there are two teams of scientists that are sending Earth’s location out into space with the goal of getting into contact with aliens. Astronomers and scientists believe that there are potentially up to 300 million different habitable worlds in the Milky Way. They also believe there is a pretty […]
Two teams of scientists are preparing to send a message to aliens
There are two different teams out there that are currently preparing to send a message to aliens who might be out there in space. The messages are going to be sent by the largest radio telescope in the world. The telescope has a diameter of 1,640 feet and sends radio pulses over the sky. The […]
Energy of the Void: Uncovering the Mystery of Dark Energy
Introduction to Dark Energy What is Dark Energy? Dark energy is a mysterious and pervasive form of energy that is believed to constitute approximately 68% of the total energy content of the universe. Unlike ordinary matter and dark matter, dark energy does not clump together in galaxies or clusters but is uniformly distributed throughout […]
Scientists prepare message to beam into space but say humanity won’t survive to hear it – Daily Star
Scientists are currently preparing to send a message to space with the hope that they will be able to contact aliens. The message is going to be sent to a cluster of stars in the Milky Way Galaxy which sits between 6,500 and 19,500 light years away from Earth. The experiment is trying to answer […]
Space flight changes first-timer’s brains, but not veterans
There has been a bunch of research done Juan Piantino who works at the OHSU School of Medicine about how a space flight can change someone’s brain. The research of this study dealt with looking at images of 15 different astronauts brains before and after they went on a tour of the International Space Station. […]
Antimatter and Fusion: The Propulsion Duo Powering Tomorrow’s Spacecraft
Introduction to Antimatter and Fusion Propulsion The Need for Advanced Space Propulsion As humanity sets its sights on exploring the far reaches of our solar system and beyond, the limitations of current propulsion technologies become increasingly apparent. Traditional chemical rockets, while reliable, are inefficient for long-duration missions due to their low specific impulse and […]
Our Galaxy Is on a Collision Course. And It’s Not the First Time
Taking place in the next few billion years is a cosmic event that will change all that are still living within the two galaxies. The Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy are on a collision course that will take millions of years to complete. It will start around 2 billion years from now. There […]
International Astronomical Union launches new center to fight satellite megaconstellation threat
In response to the threat of satellite mega-constellations, the IAU has launched the Center for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference. Observatories are seeing their work threatened by satellite interference, which is now a bigger problem than urban light pollution. Soon there will be over 5,000 satellites above the […]
