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How a Drunk Driver Led to the Birth of Russia’s Sputnik 1

In the milieu of the Cold War, a roadside accident three generations ago led to Sputnik 1, and the beginning of a new era: the Space Age.

Oct 2, 2020

How a Drunk Driver Led to the Birth of Russia’s Sputnik 1

Oct 2, 2020

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The Space Shuttle: Final Flight of a Legend

What’s it really like to watch a space shuttle blast off? Even for someone who’s seen hours of footage, it’s literally breathtaking.

Jun 15, 2019

The Space Shuttle: Final Flight of a Legend

Jun 15, 2019

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The Trailblazing First Generation Computer the World Forgot

At the dawn of the computer age, Australians developed a 2.5 tonne behemoth named CSIRAC — now recognised as one of the grandfathers of…

Apr 30, 2023

The Trailblazing First Generation Computer the World Forgot

Apr 30, 2023

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Becoming a Spacefaring Civilisation — and Saving Earth

We need to expand beyond Earth, but not abandon it: just stop relying on Earth as our only quarry and only site for factories.

Aug 25, 2021

Becoming a Spacefaring Civilisation — and Saving Earth

Aug 25, 2021

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Universities Are the Incubators of Invention

For innovation, overnight success is often decades in the making: a keystone of which almost always comes from basic science at…

Jun 18, 2023

Universities Are the Incubators of Invention

Jun 18, 2023

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Seizing the Moment: The Promise of Quantum Computing

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionise the world — in things both small, and very large.

Apr 29, 2023

Seizing the Moment: The Promise of Quantum Computing

Apr 29, 2023

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Quantum ‘Tipping Point’ Has Arrived for Australia

A confluence of government, academia and industry has emerged, determined that Australia does not miss out on quantum technologies.

Mar 16, 2023

Quantum ‘Tipping Point’ Has Arrived for Australia

Mar 16, 2023

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Is Climate Change Disrupting Maritime Boundaries?

Rising sea levels, coupled with the natural variability of coral reefs, is creating new uncertainty in international law, with…

Mar 14, 2023

Is Climate Change Disrupting Maritime Boundaries?

Mar 14, 2023

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Accidental Discovery Brings Billion-Qubit Quantum Chips Closer

Previously unknown effect makes compact, ultra-fast control of spin qubits in quantum computers possible.

Mar 6, 2023

Accidental Discovery Brings Billion-Qubit Quantum Chips Closer

Mar 6, 2023

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‘Protein Hunger’, Processed Foods Key to Rising Obesity

Processed foods lack protein, so the body compensates by overeating, study shows.

Mar 3, 2023

‘Protein Hunger’, Processed Foods Key to Rising Obesity

Mar 3, 2023

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Science journalist in Australia | www.wilsondasilva.com | Support my writing by joining Medium via wilsondasilva.medium.com/membership

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