Beating Gravity’s ultimate goal is to beat the force of gravity. Say what? Yes, it’s an extreme goal but we believe humanity should ultimately be up to the challenge. At the same time though, we also cover more down-to-earth topics like tech, science, engineering, economics and more.
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Anti-gravity? Canceling gravity? That sounds similar to “beating gravity”, but isn’t this stuff straight from science fiction? Or is there any hope that something like this becomes a reality? We discuss it in detail and throw in some additional ideas and thoughts. Let’s further fuel this controversial debate!
Exactly how ideal is the ideal rocket equation? And how can we use it? Let Beating Gravity walk you through the essential elements of this wonderful equation, and we guarantee that you will learn a thing or two in the process!
Matrices are cool, matrices are fun, and matrices are pretty useful. But what are we getting at here? What can we do with matrices in physics? Is there any relation with gravity? Join us in the wonderful world of matrices, and find out!
Amplifying gravity, that sounds intriguing but what does it even mean? And how is it helpful, if at all possible? We discuss it in Beating Gravity style and even add some ideas on steroids in the mix towards the end. What’s not to like?
What do starlings and gravity have in common? And how is the origin of life relevant in this discussion? Let’s dive in the wonderful world of emergent phenomena and see if these are relevant for the ultimate goal of Beating Gravity. Let’s take off!
We explore the R&D data featured by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD is an awesome data source, and this article about their R&D statistics databases is just as awesome, right?
Why are terms like R&D expenditure and R&D spending often used? And why does it matter? We clarify why it’s important to think of R&D in terms of investment. And while we are at it, we discuss some psychological biases, short-termism and relevant accounting stuff.
Beating Gravity kicks off its how-to section by showing how to calculate specific gravity. And while the calculation is rather simple, we also take the opportunity to clear up some common misunderstandings regarding specific gravity.
Common swifts know how to beat gravity. They are the world record holders among birds when it comes to non-stop flying. These awesome birds can stay in the air continuously for an amazing period of 10 months. How's that for beating gravity! Frigate birds keep it up for a maximum of 2 months, still not bad🙂 [Source: Nature]
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