Alex Chavers, Author at News Ledge

Alex Chavers

When I’m not playing Rocket League (best game ever), you can find me writing about all things games, space and more. You can reach me at alex@newsledge.com

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Nature’s Fight Against Climate Change. CO2 Absorption Better Than Expected

It looks like mother nature is adapting a bit to the increase in CO2. New research says global climate models have been underestimating ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 14, 20140

Sci + Tech

Volcanic Eruptions on the Moon? Orbiter Points to ‘Recent’ Activity

General consensus has put the last volcanic activity on the moon occurring between 1 and 1.5 billion years ago. That’s changing today. A ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 14, 20140

Sci + Tech

A Fresh Look at Last Week’s Lunar Eclipse. Watch It From Mercury

Millions of people across the world observed the total lunar eclipse on October 8th. One NASA probe also watched it, from Mercury. The ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 13, 20140

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A Halloween Sun. Specific Wavelengths Set a Festive Mood

As Halloween approaches, even the Sun can’t contain its excitement. While last week’s lunar eclipse woke many up early, NASA snapped a shot ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 13, 20140

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The Air Force Has A Secret. And, It’s Landing on Tuesday

The X-37B, a mysterious space plane launched by the U.S. Air Force, will return to Earth on Tuesday. It will have been in ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 13, 20140

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Hawk to Drone – Get Out of My Sky

One hawk didn’t take to kindly to a drone recently. Christopher Schmidt has been flying his quadcopter a few times a week since ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 10, 20140

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Tesla Reveals the ‘D.’ The Model S P85D

Last night, Elon Musk and Tesla finally showed off the ‘D.’ The new version of the Model S, called the P85D, sports a ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 10, 20140

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Diving at Antikythera. 2,000 Year Old Ship Offers More Treasure

It was more than 2,000 years ago when a Greek ship sank off the coast of Antikythera. The sunken ship would go undiscovered ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 10, 20140

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Rattlesnake Robot Conquers Sand. Real Sidewinder Rattlesnake Made It Possible

Until now, sandy surfaces have been the Achilles heel for snake robots. A research team led by Georgia Tech looked at what they ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 10, 20140

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Size Matters Not for Black Hole. Consumes Nearby Star Faster Than Thought Possible

About 12 million light years from us is a black hole making a huge impact on a nearby star. The black hole, known ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 9, 20140

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Put Your Name On It. NASA Invites Everyone for Orion Test Flight

“Get Your Boarding Pass.” Want to be aboard a NASA flight? Well, you’ll get your chance. At least, your name will. NASA is ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 9, 20140

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Origins of Our Creativity. Indonesia Drawings Dated to Same Time as European Ones

40,000 years ago, early humans were drawing in caves across the world. From Indonesia to Europe. That’s what a new study found this ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 9, 20140

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Nature’s Fight Against Climate Change. CO2 Absorption Better Than Expected

Volcanic Eruptions on the Moon? Orbiter Points to ‘Recent’ Activity

A Fresh Look at Last Week’s Lunar Eclipse. Watch It From Mercury

A Halloween Sun. Specific Wavelengths Set a Festive Mood

The Air Force Has A Secret. And, It’s Landing on Tuesday

Hawk to Drone – Get Out of My Sky

Tesla Reveals the ‘D.’ The Model S P85D

Diving at Antikythera. 2,000 Year Old Ship Offers More Treasure

Rattlesnake Robot Conquers Sand. Real Sidewinder Rattlesnake Made It Possible

Size Matters Not for Black Hole. Consumes Nearby Star Faster Than Thought Possible

Put Your Name On It. NASA Invites Everyone for Orion Test Flight

Origins of Our Creativity. Indonesia Drawings Dated to Same Time as European Ones

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