What the Voyager space probes can teach humanity about immortality and legacy as they sail through space for trillions of years
A professor of religion and science explains different views on immortality, from the religious perspective of President Jimmy Carter to the scientific, secular take of Carl Sagan.
James Edward Huchingson, Professor Emeritus and Lecturer in Religion and Science, Florida International University
• conversation
May 25, 2022 • ~8 min
May 25, 2022 • ~8 min
To safely explore the solar system and beyond, spaceships need to go faster – nuclear-powered rockets may be the answer
An update of 50-year-old regulations has kickstarted research into the next generation of rockets. Powered by nuclear fission, these new systems could be the key to faster, safer exploration of space.
Iain Boyd, Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder •
conversation
May 20, 2020 • ~10 min
May 20, 2020 • ~10 min
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