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10 weird things scientists calculated in 2021
From the number of bubbles in a typical glass of beer to the weight of all the coronavirus particles circulating in the world, here are 10 weird things scientists calculated in 2021.
How many satellites orbit Earth?
The number of satellites orbiting Earth is skyrocketing, and this may be causing more problems than solutions in the long term.
Plasma wind tunnel annihilates satellite model in atmospheric reentry test
Satellite parts that melt away during reentry reduce the risk of space debris impacts on Earth, a new video demonstrates.
How do tiny pieces of space junk cause incredible damage?
Space junk moves at 10 times the speed of a bullet from an average gun.
'Superbolts' are real, and they flash up to 1,000 times brighter than regular lightning
Scientists recently calculated the power of so-called superbolts — brighter-than-average lightning strikes.
Here's everything we know about the secretive spy satellite launching tonight
The U.S. government is putting something big and secret in orbit tonight (Sept 30). Here's the little we can glean from public information.
Russia just tested anti-satellite space weapon, US claims
The U.S. government says Russia tested an anti-satellite space weapon July 15. Russia says it was an inspector satellite. Nothing was destroyed.
