What is a strong password?
What was considered a strong password 10 years ago, today is very easy to crack. A 5 character password being composed of just lowercase...
What are the Orionids and why are they so special?
The Orionids are caused by the debris of Halley's comet. The debris is composed by small particles that collide with the outer layers of...
A mathematical point is the worst nightmare for a physicist. Here is why:
From the Big Bang and black holes, to the most elementary particles of nature, and classical electromagnetism a point particle has always...
How an equation on Boltzmann's grave predicted the Big Bang.
Black holes remain an object of mystery for both experts and millions of science fans. Let us dig a little dipper into the unknown in...
Is there a force in nature that can prevent black holes from forming?
According to a theory of "quantum gravity" known as "asymptotic safety" small black holes may not exist in nature, as the strength of...
PROJECT: How to measure the speed of light at home!
A very simple experiment that can be performed easily at your kitchen.
How a mathematical formula transformed into a scary "ghost".
This has to be my worst Halloween nightmare.
Here is why ion engines might already be dominating the Universe.
Since the very beginnings of the 20th century, American Physicist Robert Goddard noticed the possibility of accelerating electrically...
What are the secrets of the Sun and what makes the Sun so special?
The Sun is the star of the day, a nuclear furnace that converts every second 4 million tons of hydrogen into energy, while at the same...
Astronomy for Dummies!
Read this article to learn the secrets of the night sky. One of the most significant stars of the night sky is the "Polaris" or "Alpha...