Is Space-Based Solar Power Ready for Its Moment in the Sun?

Is Space-Based Solar Power Ready for Its Moment in the Sun?

When inventor Charles Fritts created the first crude solar photovoltaic cells in the 1880s, one might have thought the achievement would rapidly revolutionize global electricity production. There is, after all, no power source cheaper, cleaner and more ubiquitous than sunlight. Yet despite enormous (and ongoing) technical advances making solar power ever more capable and affordable

The International Community Must Prioritize COVID Treatment and Test Access

The International Community Must Prioritize COVID Treatment and Test Access

Decades of international collaborative research, much of it funded or conducted by governments including that of the United States, enabled the rapid development of highly effective COVID mRNA vaccines. The substantial public contribution to this scientific triumph has, however, not persuaded governments to treat the vaccines as global public goods—resulting in starkly inequitable distribution that

The 7 Deadly Sins of Hosting a Big Thanksgiving Dinner

The 7 Deadly Sins of Hosting a Big Thanksgiving Dinner

Photo: Jennifer McCallum (Shutterstock)Last week we took a deep dive into the worst things you can do while preparing a Thanksgiving meal, but the food is only half of the equation—the other half is the hosting. No one will care if your bird is perfectly succulent and the stuffing is on point if you don’t

Your Post-Workout Meal Isn’t As Important As You Think

Your Post-Workout Meal Isn’t As Important As You Think

Photo: ArtOfPhotos (Shutterstock)Getting a good meal of carbs and protein after your workout is a great way to fuel yourself and support your goals, whether you’re training for strength, endurance, or both. But what if you don’t have the perfect post-workout meal lined up? Is your workout wasted?02:50Chopping Basics Wednesday 11:09AM01:38How to Retire in PhasesWednesday

You Can Fix Your Dog’s Begging Before Thanksgiving Arrives

You Can Fix Your Dog’s Begging Before Thanksgiving Arrives

Photo: Irina Senkova (Shutterstock)Most people with dogs understand that feeding their pup some people food off their plate—whether from their spot on the couch or the dinner table—isn’t a great idea. They also know that the more they do this, the more they enable their dog’s begging behavior. Knowing that is one thing. Resisting your

To save water, Arizona farmers are growing guayule for sustainable tires

To save water, Arizona farmers are growing guayule for sustainable tires

Most farmers in Pinal County, Arizona knew the water cuts were coming eventually.  The Colorado River, a major source of water for crops, had been running at lower and lower levels, thanks to a 27-year drought intensified by climate change. And the seven US states and Mexico, that rely on the river, are promised more

Build a simple wall-mounted laundry rack to dry your delicates in style

Build a simple wall-mounted laundry rack to dry your delicates in style

When you have a lot of clothes that don’t fare particularly well in the dryer, it can be hard to figure out where to hang your freshly washed bathing suits, gym clothes, delicate shirts, and of course, unmentionables. My family has been draping those damp garments from the wire shelf above the washer, but we’re

Scientists have traced Earth’s path through the galaxy via tiny crystals found in the crust

Scientists have traced Earth’s path through the galaxy via tiny crystals found in the crust

Home News Science & Astronomy (Image credit: Triff/Shutterstock)This article was originally published at The Conversation. (opens in new tab) The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.Chris Kirkland (opens in new tab) is a professor of geology at Curtin University in Australia. Phil Sutton is a senior lecturer in astrophysics at the University of

Mystery crater potentially caused by relative of dinosaur-killing asteroid

Mystery crater potentially caused by relative of dinosaur-killing asteroid

Home News Science & Astronomy Asteroids smash into our planet regularly. (Image credit: Kevin Gill/Flickr, CC BY-SA) This article was originally published at The Conversation. (opens in new tab) The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.Uisdean Nicholson (opens in new tab) is an Associate Professor of Geoscience at Heriot-Watt University and lead author

What time is NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket launch on Nov. 16?

What time is NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket launch on Nov. 16?

Home News Spaceflight NASA’s Artemis 1 Space Launch System megarocket will launch to the moon on Sept. 3, 2022. But it also has some backup dates if it needs them. (Image credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla — NASA’s Artemis 1 mission will open a new era of U.S. space exploration when it launches to