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Here’s Why We See Only One Side of the Moon [There’s No Dark Side of the Moon]

We see only one side of the Moon. There is no dark side of the moon.

Why do we see only one side of the Moon? You have probably heard references to the “dark side” of the Moon – there’s even a Pink Floyd album with that name. However, there is no “dark side” of the…

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 29, 2024
  • Science Fiction

Which Asimov book to read first? [Asimov’s suggestion]

Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov was a prolific writer, he wrote or edited more than 500 books. That’s a lot of books to read. Actually, a significant portion of these books are non-fiction, written on scientific topics. Asimov has written far more scientific…

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 28, 2024
  • Space Exploration, Physics, Science

Why do astronauts float in space? [Microgravity explained]

Chris Hadfield - Space Oddity

We see images and videos from the International Space Station (ISS) where astronauts float in space freely. That’s because they’re in space, so there is no gravitational force of Earth there, right? Wrong.

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 25, 2024
  • Computer Sciences, Software Development

No, the Term “Computer Bug” Was NOT Inspired by the Famous Bug Found in Computer in 1947

The first actual computer bug

On September 9, 1947, a team of computer scientists and engineers operating Harward University’s Mark II electromechanical computer started getting an error. They traced the error and found a moth trapped in a relay. The moth was carefully removed and…

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 24, 2024
  • Science

From Red to Blue: Micro and Macro Evolution Brilliantly Explained

One classic example of macroevolution is the evolution of modern birds from theropod dinosaurs

Evolution works through a process akin to a color spectrum gradually shifting from red to blue, where minute changes accumulate over time to result in significant transformations. This concept offers a vivid understanding of micro-evolution, characterized by small and subtle…

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 21, 2024
  • Science, Science Fiction, Scientific Method

Top 10 Isaac Asimov Quotes on Science

Isaac Asimov with starry background

As a science fiction fan who grew up in the 80s, Isaac Asimov was my favorite writer. His imaginative worlds and compelling narratives fueled my love for the genre. However, beyond his contributions to science fiction, Asimov was also a…

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 21, 2024
  • Space Exploration, Computer Sciences

Moon Landing and Digital Age: NASA’s Significant Contributions to the Digital Revolution

NASA and Digital Age: Restored version of the historic NASA Apollo Mission control room.

The story of NASA’s Apollo program is often seen as a peak moment that soon lost its direction. Critics mention the absence of moon bases, Mars landings, or a network of orbital stations, calling the program aimless after the 1969…

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 21, 2024
  • Computer Sciences, Software Development, Space Exploration

Margaret Hamilton, the first software engineer [her code put humans on the moon!]

Margaret Hamilton in 1969, when she was the lead software engineer of the Apollo Project. She is standing next to a huge stack of code she and her MIT team produced for the Apollo project.

Margaret Hamilton is not only one of the first software developers, but she also coined the term ‘Software Engineering’ to describe her work. The code she wrote successfully put humans on the moon for the first time.

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 20, 2024
  • Space Exploration, Science

Here’s why There are no Stars in Space Photos

Why there are no stars in space photos? Space Shuttle Endeavour docked to the ISS

I can’t believe that people are still asking online “Why are there no stars when the astronauts take pictures from space?” or “Why are there no stars in the moon landing photos” as if they discovered a mistake in a…

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 19, 2024
  • Science Fiction

The Big Continuity Error in Asimov’s Robot Series

The Big Continuity Error in Asimov Robot Series - The Naked Sun and The Robots of Dawn

Asimov’s loyal readers may have noticed that there is a rather significant continuity error between his two robot novels, The Naked Sun (1957) and The Robots of Dawn (1983). Let me explain.

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 19, 2024
  • Space Exploration, Science

China’s Laser Ranging Puts Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories to Rest

Moon Landing: Apollo 15 Astronaut James Irwin gives salute beside U.S. flag during EVA

The moon landing was faked? Many conspiracy theorists hold that the Apollo Moon landings were a hoax, despite tons of evidence that it really happened. When I get into a debate with any moon landing conspiracy theorists (I usually try…

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 13, 2024
  • Scientific Method

Base 10-4 Joke [Every base is base 10]: The Explanation

The base 10-4 joke: Every base is base 10.

“Every base is base 10” is probably one of the best jokes made about mathematics. The joke involves a conversation between an alien and a human astronaut about counting rocks.

  • M. Özgür Nevres
  • June 3, 2024
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