Header Background Image

    25 Results with the "Science" genre


    • 59. Starship Surge Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Starship Surge became a defining moment in SpaceX's journey toward revolutionizing space travel, with the ambitious goal of rapid rocket reusability taking center stage in July 2021. At the heart of this push was Mechazilla, a towering launchpad structure equipped with massive chopstick-like arms designed to catch the returning booster of Starship instead of relying on ocean landings or complex landing legs. Musk's vision for this innovation was driven by the belief that for spaceflight to be truly…
    • Chapter 8: The Runaway Cell: New Ways to Address the Killer That Is Cancer Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8 of The Runaway Cell – New Ways to Address the Killer That Is Cancer begins with the remarkable case of James DeAngelo, a patient from the late 1960s who unexpectedly survived metastatic stomach cancer despite receiving no medical treatment. His survival puzzled doctors and led researcher Steve Rosenberg to explore the role of the immune system in combating cancer, a theory that was largely unproven at the time. Despite facing numerous setbacks and failures in his research, Rosenberg's…
    • 33. Private Space Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Private Space exploration took a significant turn in the period between 2009 and 2010, with SpaceX playing a central role in the evolution of commercial space travel. The company, led by Elon Musk, began its pivotal collaboration with NASA to provide supply missions to the International Space Station (ISS). This partnership marked a milestone for private space exploration, pushing SpaceX to develop a more powerful rocket than the Falcon 1. The result was the Falcon 9, a formidable rocket powered by nine…
    • 34. Falcon 9 Liftoff Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Falcon 9 Liftoff in 2010 represented a critical milestone for both SpaceX and Elon Musk, a point of no return that would determine the future of the company and its ambitious goals in space exploration. As the rocket stood poised on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, the weight of the moment bore heavily on Musk and his team. This mission, the first test flight of the Falcon 9 rocket, was not only a significant technical hurdle for SpaceX but also a pivotal moment in the broader narrative of space…
    • 37. Musk and Bezos Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Musk and Bezos have long been recognized as two of the most influential figures in modern technology, both sharing a deep-rooted passion for space exploration and an unwavering belief in the necessity of making humanity a spacefaring civilization. Their early influences shaped their ambitions—Bezos was captivated by the Apollo 11 moon landing as a child, inspiring a lifelong fascination with space, while Musk’s interest in interplanetary travel was fueled by his love of science fiction and physics.…
    • 38. The Falcon Hears the Falconer Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Falcon Hears the Falconer represents a pivotal chapter in SpaceX’s journey between 2014 and 2015, as Elon Musk’s ambition to develop a fully reusable rocket started taking shape. His goal was to revolutionize the economics of space travel, making it significantly cheaper by reusing rockets instead of discarding them after a single flight. This effort materialized in the Grasshopper program, an early prototype designed to demonstrate controlled landings. The first vertical takeoff and landing tests…
    • About the Author Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin About the Author, Delia Owens is a widely respected wildlife scientist, accomplished nature writer, and bestselling novelist whose work deeply explores the connection between humans and the environment. With a lifelong passion for conservation and ecological research, she has dedicated decades to studying animal behavior and advocating for the protection of endangered species and natural habitats. Through her extensive fieldwork and powerful storytelling, she has helped readers develop a greater…
    Note