The Antikythera mechanism was built more than 2000 years ago, considered the first analog computer, was recreated by researchers of UCL.
Category: History
Chuck Yeager dies at 97
Chuck Yeager was a test pilot of the US Air Force and the first man to break the sound barrier, on October 14th, 1947.
The end of Arecibo telescope (Update)
The Arecibo telescope, used by SETI program to find extraterrestrial civilizations, suffered irreparable damage and will be deactivated.
Lost tectonic plate found
In the Pacific Ocean, next to North America, was discovered a tectonic plate, which many geophysicists didn’t believe in its existence.
SpaceX will send astronauts to space
The first time in history, a private company, SpaceX, will send astronauts to International Space Station this Wednesday.
Electrical e-Library at CERN (Part 2)
Continuing the visit to CERN. This second and last part is about the permanent exhibition of Microcosm and the guided tour.
Electrical e-Library at CERN (Part 1)
I was in Geneva, Switzerland, and I visited the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). This site shows permanent exhibition for visitors.
Technical Museum Nikola Tesla (Part 3)
Continuing to Technical Museum Nikola Tesla series. Are shown another section and main hall. Other part are in following links.
Technical Museum Nikola Tesla (Part 2)
This is the second post of series about the Technical Museum Nikola Tesla. To see the first post, click in following button.
Technical Museum Nikola Tesla (Part 1)
I was in Zagreb, Croatia’s capital and visited the Technical Museum Nikola Tesla. It is a huge museum and this is the first part of series.