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5 Of The Largest Natural Satellites In Our Solar System

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Our moon is closer in size to Earth than any other moon in the solar system is to its associated planet, however it is far from the largest moon around.

High-Tech 'E-Nose' Could Completely Change How We Determine Food Safety

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

One of the easiest ways to tell if food is spoiled is to smell it. Based on that simple concept, researchers have developed an e-nose that may be able to help.

This Is The First Satellite Constellation Made To Detect Wildfires Before They Grow

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0000

There were more than 40,000 wildfires in the U.S. reported in the first half of 2026. These satellites are designed to reduce the harms these fires pose.

What's The Difference Between A Nuclear Reactor And Nuclear Weapon?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons serve wildly different purposes, but the there's a lot more that separates them than their intended uses.

5 Unexpected Ways Recycled Wind Turbines Are Being Used

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Wind turbines can reach up to 750 feet, yet they sometimes function for less than ten years. Luckily, the most interesting part is often what happens next.

How Long Do Nuclear Reactors Last – And What Happens After Their Lifespan?

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0000

There's a lot of conflicting data on how long a nuclear power plant can last, with some erroneously stating nuclear plants have to be retired after a set time.

What Is The 25-Year Rule For Satellites?

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0000

There's a specific rule governing what happens to satellites once their job is done, and the figure behind it wasn't chosen by accident.

What Is The Left Hand Rule For Electric Motors?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Electric motors can feature all sorts of different designs depending on the use they seek to fill, but most seem to operate on the same fundamental principles.

Reflect Orbital Approved To Launch A Mirrored Satellite For Sunlight Redirection

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

The FCC has granted permission to Reflect Orbital to launch the first of possibly 50,000 mirror satellites into orbit for lighting dark corners of the Earth.

This Is The Most Common Type Of Nuclear Reactor In The World

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Over 70% of global nuclear power plants rely on one specific reactor design. Discover the dual-loop architecture dominating the energy grid.

Why Do Some Wind Turbine Blades Have Serrated Edges?

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Wind turbines are engineered to harness the energy from wind and convert it into electricity. Some are smooth, whereas others are designed with a serrated edge.

Only One Man Got To Fly NASA's X-15 Rocket-Powered Plane & The Space Shuttle

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Flying either the rocket-powered X-15 or Space Shuttle would already be pretty impressive, but one man actually flew both. This is his story.

What Country Gets Nearly 70% Of Its Electricity From Nuclear Power?

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0000

Nuclear power continues to thrive in many parts of the world, with some countries even getting a majority of their power from nuclear plants.

What Exactly Is A Nuclear Reactor Used For And How Does One Work?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0000

From Einstein's most famous equation to your power grid, discover the surprisingly simple science behind how these massive facilities actually work.

This Is The Fastest Speed Ever Recorded For A Man-Made Object

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Mankind has developed and built many different very fast objects, often faster than the speed of sound. What's the fastest recorded man-made object so far?

Falling Starlink Satellites Could Be Having An Alarming Effect On The Earth's Atmosphere

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Satellites and other objects falling from orbit into our atmosphere tend to burn up, but can that harm our atmospheres in ways we don't understand yet?

What Fuel Type Do Most Nuclear Reactors Primarily Use?

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Nuclear power plants use radioactive materials to create energy, but which materials specifically? Turns out, it's mostly just one particular type of element.

This UK Satellite's Thermal Camera Raises Major Privacy Concerns

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0000

You might have seen or even used a thermal camera before, but this satellite's thermal imaging system is on a whole different level and could spy on you.

What Is The Oldest Artificial Satellite Still Orbiting Earth?

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:45:00 +0000

There are tens of thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, some of which are much older than you may expect. The oldest dates back to the dawn of the Space Age.

'Ikea Effect': Science Explains Why We Love A Good DIY Project

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Do you ever feel like DIY is very satisfying, even seeming a bit addictive? Science has a couple of reasons why our brains enjoy DIY projects.