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Watch Chewie Interview A Rocket Scientist About Advanced Propulsion Systems
Certain aspects of the Star Wars universe (FTL travel, force magic) are clearly impossible. But some technologies, like extremely high-powered thrusters and even lightsabres, may one day be feasible.
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Rising Temperatures Are Driving Hundreds Of Species To The North And South Poles
As global temperatures rise, many animal species are edging toward the poles and even climbing mountains to stay within their preferred temperature ranges. The result is a slow but noticeable shift in the world’s ecosystems, both on land and at sea.
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This Blast Of Beads Is An Analogue For The Early Universe
A machine shoots a blast of beads at a metal target. The result is a beautiful conical structure known as a “water bell”. It’s significant because one kind of substance (granular material) changes its behaviour to act like another substance entirely — and the universe has seen this kind of change before.
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Dolly Parton Creates Time Capsule With New Song We Can’t Hear Until 2046
Music legend Dolly Parton turns 70 next month. And to celebrate she’s creating a time capsule to be opened on her 100th birthday. The capsule will contain plenty of unique pieces, but the most interesting item is a new song — a song we won’t be able to hear until the year 2046.