Science Megathread

[politicallefty]

Scientists appear to have discovered a huge subterranean ocean:

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[politicallefty]

I found a very interesting article about the Fermi Paradox and the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. It's not the shortest article, but I definitely recommend it to anyone interested in the subject.

[politicallefty]

An increase in funding for NASA is a good thing, but that budget is nowhere near what it should be. At this point, I don't think it would be a bad idea to partially put NASA under the jurisdiction of the DOD and create a United States Space Force. I can only imagine what NASA would be with 10x current funding. To me, the prospects are only exciting.

[politicallefty]

Isn't there a treaty forbidding weapons in space?

There is the Outer Space Treaty of 1967. I am unaware of its limitations. However, to the extent its limitations prevent technological advancement, I would support withdrawal and full acceleration of the militarization of space (though perhaps that's a debate for another board).