Light is everywhere. By day it shines down on us from the sun, by night it comes from our lamps. But how well do we really understand it?
Category: Science
Dutch high school education has always been pretty good at teaching the basics of science. I also have a master’s degree in computer science from what is considered one of the top universities in the Netherlands.
That has given me a strong basis in math, physics, some chemistry, and of course, IT.
I like to keep that knowledge up-to-date and expand it by looking at certain interesting scientific phenomena. And for me, writing is learning.
Science Fiction is rife with FTL (faster-than-light) travel and communication, But what that often overlooks is how that automatically allows time travel. Let’s have a look.
What would happen if you were to look in a mirror while you traveling at the speed of light? Would it be dark because the light can’t reach the mirror from your face? The answer might surprise you.
In a past post, I looked at the problems around terraforming Mars. Today, let’s look at living on Mars in its current state. What problems need to be overcome?
