Our favorite mathematical constant, pi (π), describes the relationship between the circumference of a circle and its diameter, has taken on a new meaning. The new representation emerged from the twists and turns of string theory and from the attempts of two mathematicians to better describe particle collisions. “Our efforts initially were never intended to … Read more
Who me? Hold your nose, dear reader, as we dive headlong into the bucket of ice water that is the start of the work week. But fear not, because The Reg is here to warm your insides with a dose of Who, Me? – our weekly story about tech tricks gone wrong. This week our … Read more
It’s been 15 years since NASA’s groundbreaking Hubble Space Telescope was last serviced by astronauts. And the aging observatory, which has been orbiting our planet in low orbit since 1990, is looking a little worse for wear. Persistent technical problems have forced teams to halt scientific activities time and time again. That’s why billionaire space … Read more