The concept was tested using Sandia's Z Machine, the most powerful X-ray source on Earth. By generating a burst of X-rays similar to those from a nuclear explosion, researchers were able to simulate ...

To assess whether this technique could actually deflect an asteroid heading toward Earth, the team fed their experimental ...

Researchers in New Mexico used Sandia National Laboratory’s Z machine, the most powerful laboratory source of radiation in the world, to mimic how an X-ray pulse could vaporize the surface of an ...

Lab-based proof-of-concept shows how radiation creates explosive plumes to deflect menacing space rocks US scientists have ...

Scientists in New Mexico conducted several experiments and learned that asteroids can be deflected from Earth using explosions of nuclear warheads above the space rock's surface.

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In The Singularity Is Nearer, Kurzweil describes his epiphany that machine learning systems would soon begin improving themselves by designing ever more powerful neural networks. “Because ...

Here’s how it works. When you're tackling laundry chores, every home needs one of the best washing machines to make sure your clothes are fresh, clean and odor-free. And if you have a lot of ...

While there are countless bars and venues across the country where you can take the stage to belt out a tune or two, these portable karaoke machines free you up from the smokey rooms and ...

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