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Making Waves

Making Waves

Gravitational waves are already the science story of the week but if the rumours hold up they will one of the science stories of the century.

Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child

Every so often theoretical physics, gaming, and parenting overlap. Not that often, but it happens

The Sand Reckoner

The Sand Reckoner

Just as scientists can explain the flocking of birds, we can also model the "flocking" of cars, exploring how patterns in traffic arise and dissipate.

Reaction Shot

Reaction Shot

As Mark Twain apparently didn't say, a lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is still putting its boots on. And when that lie is powered by a breakthrough, NASA-approved space drive technology it can get to infinity and beyond, even if the truth is in hot pursuit.