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Canada as never seen before: The new RADARSAT Constellation Mission
Michel Labrecque
Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Technology
Canada's RADARSAT program has a long history, going back to experimenting with radar sensors onboard the Convair 580 aircraft, which is now in the collection of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
Student-made robot sets new world record for solving the Rubik's Cube
Since its invention in the 70s, the Rubik's Cube has entertained, challenged, and frustrated users around the world. Last month, a pair of students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology devised a robot capable of solving the popular 3D puzzle in an astounding 0.38 seconds. Read the full story – and watch a video that shows the robot in action. http://news.mit.edu/2018/featured-video-solving-rubiks-cube-record-time-0316
Atoms-thick layer of silicon-based semiconductor may allow us to better understand the harsh environments of Venus
In 1967, Venera 4 was the 1st probe to transmit data from another planet's atmosphere. 8 models, and close to 15 years, later we were able to receive the 1st colour panoramic views of that same planet's surface. Today, Venus still very much remains a mystery with probes unable to withstand the extreme temperatures and atmospheric pressures for more than 127 minutes. However, researchers at Standford University's Extreme Environment Microsystems Laboratory are working on developing an atoms-thick