Tag: NASA
New Claim: Tyrannosaur Was as Smart as a Monkey
One researcher argues that, based on bird studies, the huge predators may have had many more brain cells than we have supposed.
Is the End of Science Near?
A study in the premier science journal notes the long term falling off of truly original findings, as opposed to endless citations of others’ findings.
Bijan Nemati on Another Big Space Telescope, and Our Privileged Planet
Nemati describes how the instrument his company is building for the telescope is designed to aid in the search for earth-like planets beyond our solar system.
Astrophysicist Bijan Nemati: Why Intelligent Design Matters
Born and raised in Iran, Nemati moved to the United States shortly before the Iranian revolution, and became an atheist in college.
Salt of the Earth Regulates Habitability
A planet needs more than location in a habitable zone. It needs the right ingredients, and salt has a surprising role.