SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

[Richie]

Australia is now taking the commitment seriously to developing and defending against missiles faster than the speed of sound, with the opening of a multi million dollar state-of-the-art Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane last week.

This follows a 2020 agreement between Australia and the United States to develop and test hypersonic cruise missile prototypes under the Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFIRE) which draws on 15 years of research and collaboration between Australia and the western superpower on hypersonic scramjets (see above pic), rocket motors, sensors, and advanced manufacturing materials, including actual launches and flight trials.

In aerodynamics, a hypersonic speed is one that exceeds five times the speed of sound – or about 6,200km per hour, starting at speeds of Mach 5 and above. The shape of these hypersonic weapons allows them to manouvre toward a target or away from defenses without being detected by radar, posing a challenge to missile defense systems.

 

[BettyBoo]

Can we chat about outer space here too?

 

[Richie]

Can we chat about outer space here too?

Sure.

 

[Richie]

Australian scientists have discovered a "mind boggling" 2.2km-deep canyon underneath an Antarctic glacier.
It is hoped water samples from the depths will help paint a picture of how warming oceans contribute to glacial melt from below.
Data from Vanderford Glacier in the frozen continent's east was collected by researchers aboard Australia's new icebreaker RSV Nuyina on her maiden voyage south.

( this is better placed here than the Lounge)

 

[BettyBoo]

Australian scientists have discovered a "mind boggling" 2.2km-deep canyon underneath an Antarctic glacier.
It is hoped water samples from the depths will help paint a picture of how warming oceans contribute to glacial melt from below.
Data from Vanderford Glacier in the frozen continent's east was collected by researchers aboard Australia's new icebreaker RSV Nuyina on her maiden voyage south.

( this is better placed here than the Lounge)

Is the dark archway the entrance?
It would take a very brave explorer to delve inside.

 

[BettyBoo]

Do any members believe in aliens or UFOs?
I find stories fascinating when people claim to have seen spaceships or bright lights in the night sky. I think why would someone make it up, seeing is believing but I'm still fascinated.

 

[Richie]

Do any members believe in aliens or UFOs?

I have an open mind on this. I do believe tho that government 'cover ups' over decades has removed much of the probability that ALIENS, UFOs etc exist.
I have created a thread on the subject in this sub forum.

 

[BettyBoo]

I have an open mind on this. I do believe tho that government 'cover ups' over decades has removed much of the probability that ALIENS, UFOs etc exist.
I have created a thread on the subject in this sub forum.

Very interesting. I'll check it out tomorrow, it's nearly 11pm here so time to turn in.

 

[Richie]

Titled Do Aliens, UFOs Exist.

 

[Richie]

Solving One of the Biggest Mysteries in the Universe: Gravitational Wave Scientists Set Their Sights on Dark Matter

Incredibly sensitive instruments used in landmark discoveries could help solve one of the biggest remaining mysteries in the Universe. The technology behind one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs of the century – the detection of gravitational waves – is now being used in the search for elus

scitechdaily.com

 

[Richie]

ITER - the way to new energy

ITER is the world’s largest fusion experiment. Thirty-five nations are collaborating to build and operate the ITER Tokamak, the most complex machine ever designed, to prove that fusion is a viable source of large-scale, safe, and environmentally friendly energy for the planet.

www.iter.org

 

[Richie]

There were over 50 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2020.

Alzheimer’s: 'Breakthrough' study finds likely cause

Recent research in mice turned to the blood-brain barrier for clues as to why Alzheimer's disease occurs and how to stop it.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

 

[BettyBoo]

I'm against all forms of animal testing, whether it's for science or cosmetics, I've read some terrible stories about beagle dogs being bred and used for painful experiments so I'll skip this thread.

 

[Richie]

I'm against all forms of animal testing, whether it's for science or cosmetics, I've read some terrible stories about beagle dogs being bred and used for painful experiments so I'll skip this thread.

Me too but better than testing on humans I expect. Animals are more expendable. Ok skip that post. I have plenty more in this category other than medical ones.

 

[BettyBoo]

Me too but better than testing on humans I expect. Animals are more expendable. Ok skip that post. I have plenty more in this category other than medical ones.

Animals have no voice or choice.

 

[Richie]

Waiting in a long taxi rank queue may be a thing of the past in a decade with huge strides being made in air taxi technology and production. And Australia is well at the front of the list.

Local eVTOL maker joins Greenbird air taxi project

Australian eVTOL developer and manufacturer AMSL Aero has now joined the ranks of Greenbird as a founding ecosystem partner.

australianaviation.com.au

 

[Kram81]

Do any members believe in aliens or UFOs?
I find stories fascinating when people claim to have seen spaceships or bright lights in the night sky. I think why would someone make it up, seeing is believing but I'm still fascinated.

Hate to be a killjoy but like ghosts, psychics and bunyips it's 100% BS. I think the vast majority of the time it's just honest misidentification. People especially if the live in the city most are very unknowledgeable about all the things in the night sky that have very earthlike or natural explanations.

In saying that I actually believe that there is life elsewhere in the Universe almost certainly but it has just never been here due to the ludicrous distances involved.

 

[Richie]

Fleet Space heads for the Moon - Australian Manufacturing Forum

Leading Australian space exploration firm Fleet Space Technologies has been awarded a $4 million contract with the Australian Space Agency for its Moon to Mars Demonstrator programme. Building on Fleet Space’s terrestrial success in deploying direct-to-satellite seismic arrays that find critical...

www.aumanufacturing.com.au

I have reopened this thread J Jessica as you have an interest in outer space.

 

[Jessica]

I have reopened this thread J Jessica as you have an interest in outer space.

I certainly do! I love looking up at a dark sky and seeing the stars and wondering what else is out there.

 

[Richie]

I certainly do! I love looking up at a dark sky and seeing the stars and wondering what else is out there.

Me too. I even watch these old cheesy black and white sci films. My favorite tho is without doubt the 50s color version of H G Wells War of the Worlds.