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The Next Chapter

Terraforming: Is it possible to CREATE a planet? (The Next Chapter #2)

By Aaron Zhao What happens if Nature’s resources are exhausted and Earth becomes so polluted with carbon dioxide that it is unable to support life adequately? What happens if Earth becomes so overpopulated that we are unable to keep up with the demand for food and energy? What happens if our world is dying? We immigrate to another planet. But, this new home didn’t appear … Continue reading Terraforming: Is it possible to CREATE a planet? (The Next Chapter #2)

Aaron Zhao
Space

Is space exploration worth the money?

By Aaron Zhao In 2012, NASA’s budget was a whopping 16.8 billion USD. The following year, it rose to 18 billion, accounting for 45% of the total US funding. This year, it has grown to 21.5 billion, roughly 0.5% of the federal budget. Take note: that’s only ONE company. We can’t forget about the existence of SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, Boeing, Blue Origins, Axiom Space, Orbital … Continue reading Is space exploration worth the money?

Aaron Zhao