Sheridan FolgerThe Thermal Nuclear Engine That Could Get Us to Mars in Just 3 Monthsverified_publisherPopular Mechanics - Caroline DelbertIt's twice as efficient as a chemical rocket. Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) has designed a new thermal nuclear engine it says could carry astronauts to Mars in just three months—and back to Earth in the same amount of time. By using ceramic microcapsules of high assay low enriched uranium …
Sheridan FolgerThe Most Famous Paradox in Physics Nears Its EndWIRED - George MusserIn a landmark series of calculations, physicists have proved that black holes can shed information, which seems impossible by definition. In a series …
Sheridan FolgerVan Gogh’s Letter About His Brothel Visit Sells For $236,000 At AuctionForbes - Carlie PorterfieldA letter written by Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, two of the 19th century’s greatest post-impressionist artists, about their visit to a brothel, sold at a Paris auction to the tune of about $236,000 and will be put on display in Amsterdam later this year. KEY FACTS Believed to be the most …
Sheridan FolgerWe may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop itnewscientist.com - Debora MackenzieAFTER decades of disappointment, we may have a new lead on fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Compelling evidence that the condition is caused by a …
Sheridan Folger'The drought is over': mass US copyright expiry brings flood of works into public domainverified_publisherThe Guardian - Alison FloodLegislation in 1998 extended copyright by 20 years, so this year marks the first time in two decades that the pool of freely available work has been added to
Sheridan FolgerThis Book List Will Almost Earn You A Ph.D. In LeadershipForbes - Jim Ludema and Amber JohnsonSome books stick with you, long after you’ve closed the cover. The best books linger for decades, changing the way you look at the world. Those were the sorts of books we requested when we asked 20 world-class scholars to recommend titles for our 2018 list of the best leadership books available. You …
