The Term “Computer” Used to Refer to Humans Fact
The term “computer” used to refer to humans who did computations (“computer” used to be a job description, not a machine).
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is a US agency responsible for the space program and aeronautics and aerospace research. It was established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Factoids tagged with "NASA"
The Hubble Telescope Uses Real Colors Fact
The Hubble Space Telescope images use real colors in the sense that their color palette correlates with the wavelengths of observed light.
Carl Sagan Assembled the First Physical Message Sent into Space Fact
Carl Sagan and NASA gained popularity when the longtime space program scientist created the Pioneer plaque and the Voyager Golden Record to be sent to space.
There are More than 8 Planets in Our Solar System Myth
There are 8 known planets in our solar system, indirect evidence of a 9th as of 2016, 5 major dwarf planets including Pluto, and many smaller dwarf planets.
The Polar Ice Caps are Melting Fact
Data shows that the polar ice caps are melting due to natural and human factors.
Humans Impact Climate Change Fact
Humans impact climate change. Since the industrial revolution the burning of oil, coal, and gas has had an increasing effect on climate.
Quantum Computers Aren’t Limited to Binary Fact
Quantum computers, unlike classic computers, aren’t limited to binary bits (which are always 0 or 1), they use qubits (which can be 0 and 1 at the same time).
The Universe is Mostly Empty Space Myth
The universe and everything in it, including humans, is mostly “empty space.” However, space is not actually “empty,” it’s filled with quantum fields and dark energy.
Blog Posts tagged with "NASA"
How to Understand the Politics of the Climate Change Debate
To understand the climate change debate, it is important to clarify some confusion regarding climate change denial and skepticism.