Nuclear Wave Rotor Propulsion Could Get Ten Times Chemical Rocket Speeds

January 23, 2023 by Brian Wang

Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) is one of the best options for manned missions throughout the solar system with over double the ISP of chemical rockets. A new NASA NIAC study will look at improved nuclear propulsion with a Wave Rotor combined with Nuclear Electric. This could enable four times the ISP of nuclear thermal and …

Paralysis in dogs has been reversed

April 7, 2017November 21, 2012 by Brian Wang

BBC News – Scientists have reversed paralysis in dogs after injecting them with cells grown from the lining of their nose. The pets had all suffered spinal injuries which prevented them from using their back legs. The Cambridge University team is cautiously optimistic the technique could eventually have a role in the treatment of human …