But collecting microwave radiation has one major drawback, as Esteban Illanes of the European Southern Observatory, explains. 'It is absorbed by water. An observatory at sea level would pick up nothing.
Chajnantor's receivers will be built specifically to collect this precious microwave radiation and help astronomers understand one of science's last major cosmological mysteries: the structured, solid nature of the cosmos.
It's become obvious that the technology we use to swipe for our purchases is way too easy to exploit. Recent consumer data breaches at major retailers compromised more than 70 million American shoppers!
It's become obvious that the technology we use to swipe for our purchases is way too easy to exploit. Recent consumer data breaches at major retailers compromised more than 70 million American shoppers!
It's become obvious that the technology we use to swipe for our purchases is way too easy to exploit. Recent consumer data breaches at major retailers compromised more than 70 million American shoppers!
It's become obvious that the technology we use to swipe for our purchases is way too easy to exploit. Recent consumer data breaches at major retailers compromised more than 70 million American shoppers!
NASA's Mars rover has made it's first major discovery, and it's one for the ages. Water once coursed over the now bone-dry surface, a finding based on the presence of rounded pebbles and gravel near the rover's landing site.
Low-Earth Orbiting satellites are designed to withstand a regular onslaught of solar energy, but a rare "solar megastorm" could decimate a majority of the fleet.
Low-Earth Orbiting satellites are designed to withstand a regular onslaught of solar energy, but a rare "solar megastorm" could decimate a majority of the fleet.
Voters in Puerto Rico have supported a referendum to become a full US state. Almost 80% of the island's electorate took part in the vote, with the majority voting to change the island's relationship to the US.
"The HealthCare.gov website is night and day from where it was on Oct. 1st. The majority of users are now able to move smoothly through the application process, and it's now easier than ever to enroll in coverage."
"The HealthCare.gov website is night and day from where it was on Oct. 1st. The majority of users are now able to move smoothly through the application process, and it's now easier than ever to enroll in coverage."
"The HealthCare.gov website is night and day from where it was on Oct. 1st. The majority of users are now able to move smoothly through the application process, and it's now easier than ever to enroll in coverage."
Barack Obama has sought to limit the damage from the growing espionage row after Germany and France denounced the major snooping activities of the U.S. and threatened to call off the ambitious free-trade talks between them.
Barack Obama has sought to limit the damage from the growing espionage row after Germany and France denounced the major snooping activities of the U.S. and threatened to call off the ambitious free-trade talks between them.
Barack Obama has sought to limit the damage from the growing espionage row after Germany and France denounced the major snooping activities of the U.S. and threatened to call off the ambitious free-trade talks between them.
Barack Obama has sought to limit the damage from the growing espionage row after Germany and France denounced the major snooping activities of the U.S. and threatened to call off the ambitious free-trade talks between them.
For devotees of new technology the joy of buying a new smartphone has been met with an equally strong annoyance: long-term commitment. Now major phone carriers are offering them some overtures so that they won't break up.
For devotees of new technology the joy of buying a new smartphone has been met with an equally strong annoyance: long-term commitment. Now major phone carriers are offering them some overtures so that they won't break up.
For devotees of new technology the joy of buying a new smartphone has been met with an equally strong annoyance: long-term commitment. Now major phone carriers are offering them some overtures so that they won't break up.
Key moments and themes from George W. Bush's presidency would not be far removed from the minds of the guests assembled to dedicate the center, where interactive exhibits invite scrutiny of Bush's major choices as president.