Chemists create new high-energy compound to fuel space flight

by quasarn01 | Aug 27, 2025 | Astronomy

University at Albany chemists have created a new high-energy compound that could revolutionize rocket fuel and make space flights more efficient. Upon ignition, the compound releases more energy relative to its weight and volume compared to current fuels. In a rocket,...

A blaze of glory: SpaceX’s starship goes the distance in tenth flight test

by quasarn01 | Aug 27, 2025 | Astronomy

SpaceX executed the most successful flight test of its super-powerful Starship launch system to date, featuring Starship’s first-ever payload deployment and a thrilling Indian Ocean splashdown. Today’s 10th test flight followed three earlier missions that...

The exposed core of this supernova is a head-scratcher

by quasarn01 | Aug 27, 2025 | Astronomy

Stars have layers like onions, according to theory. The layers are made of different elements, progressing from light to heavy the deeper the layers are. While the theory is strong, observing the inner layers of a star has been basically impossible. Go to...

Researchers propose heat engine that surpasses classical thermodynamic limits

by quasarn01 | Aug 27, 2025 | Latest in Physics

A study published in Physical Review Letters (PRL) details a “Gambling Carnot Engine” that researchers report can attain 100% efficiency while also improving power generation. Go to Source

MRI technology inspires quantum advancement with 2D materials

by quasarn01 | Aug 27, 2025 | Latest in Physics

The same technology behind MRI images of injury or disease also powers nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, which is used to analyze biological molecules for research on diseases and therapeutics. While NMR spectroscopy produces valuable data about the...