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2. The clock-watcher: biomathematician Steve Horvath has discovered a strikingly accurate way to measure human ageing through epigenetic signatures

Author

Gibbs, W. Wayt

Subjects
Genetic aspects, Measurement, Research, Services, Aging (Biology) -- Genetic aspects -- Measurement -- Research, Mathematicians -- Services, Aging -- Genetic aspects -- Measurement -- Research
Abstract

As a teenager in Germany, Steve Horvath, his identical twin Markus and their friend Jorg Zimmermann formed 'the Gilgamesh project, which involved regular meetings where the three discussed mathematics, physics [...]

Published
2014

7. Triple-threat method sparks hope for fusion: the secrets to its success are lasers, magnets and a big pinch

Author

Gibbs, W. Wayt

Subjects
Usage, Research, Laser, Magnetic fields, Nuclear fusion -- Research, Lasers -- Usage, Nuclear research, Pinch effect (Plasma physics) -- Research, Pinch effect (Physics) -- Research
Abstract

The Z machine at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico discharges the most intense pulses of electrical current on Earth. Millions of amperes can be sent towards a metallic cylinder [...]

Published
2014

8. STELLAR ENERGY.

Author

GIBBS, W. WAYT

Subjects
*PHOTOVOLTAIC power generation, *SATELLITE solar power stations, *ROCKET launching
Abstract

The article discusses the capacity of solar satellites to produce clean and abundant power. Topics discussed include the stellar power system called SPS-Alpha designed for the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) by former NASA physicist John Mankins, the capability of orbiting solar power plants to produce unlimited free fuel supply, and the plan of aerospace company SpaceX to develop a solution that can reduce rocket launch costs.

Published
2015

15. The False Crisis in Science Education

Author

Fox, Douglas., Gibbs, W. Wayt., Fox, Douglas., and Gibbs, W. Wayt.

Abstract

From the October 1999 issue of Scientific American, "The False Crisis in Science Education," by W. Wayt Gibbs and Douglas Fox, is a select, Web-enhanced article available free at the Scientific American Website. With many hyperlinks to sites pertaining to points raised in the article, the piece discusses what the authors perceive as a "largely mythical decline in the quality of science education in U.S. public schools" and the nature of the reforms that followed. Still, the article says the US could do a better job preparing children for the future.

Published
1999

16. FUSION COMES DOWN TO EARTH.

Author

GIBBS, W. WAYT

Subjects
*BERYLLIUM, *ELECTRIC power production, *HYDROGEN, *THERMONUCLEAR fusion
Abstract

The article reports that physicists at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico is creating a new way to transform a tiny capsule of beryllium into a clean source of electricity. It states that beryllium incorporates a small amount of neutron-rich hydrogen gas that has the capacity to create kilowatts of power through a process called thermonuclear fusion. The use of magnetized liner inertial fusion (MagLIF) method was also discussed.

Published
2015

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