Static Electricity And The Machines That Make It

Static electricity often just seems like an everyday annoyance when a wool sweater crackles as you pull it off, or when a doorknob delivers an unexpected zap. Regardless, the phenomenon …read more Continue reading Static Electricity And The Machines That Make It

Catching The BOAT: Gamma-Ray Bursts and The Brightest of All Time

Down here at the bottom of our ocean of air, it’s easy to get complacent about the hazards our universe presents. We feel safe from the dangers of the vacuum …read more Continue reading Catching The BOAT: Gamma-Ray Bursts and The Brightest of All Time

Australia Didn’t Invent WiFi, Despite What You’ve Heard

Wireless networking is all-pervasive in our modern lives. Wi-Fi technology lives in our smartphones, our laptops, and even our watches. Internet is available to be plucked out of the air …read more Continue reading Australia Didn’t Invent WiFi, Despite What You’ve Heard