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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
“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.
The term “sealioning” refers to a type of online harassment where a person persistently asks for evidence or explanations in a way that appears polite and civil but is actually meant to frustrate, derail, or exhaust the target. The questions…
Here’s how science fiction novels and movies imagined the year 2025. Science fiction vs reality: what actually happened?
Let’s say you’re a highly skilled robot engineer who has just created a robot capable of thinking, feeling emotions, and experiencing pain. However, there’s a small problem: it stubbornly denies that you created it. Would you torture it just for…