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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X-37B Space Plane Touches Down. Still, No One Knows What It’s Doing

The Air Force X-37B is back on Earth today. At 9:24 a.m. PT, the X-37B landed at Vandenberg Air Force base in California. ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 17, 20140

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Volcanologist at Odds With Japanese Regulators. Volcanoes Threaten Nuclear Reactors

Last month, Japanese regulators concluded a pair of nuclear reactors near the Sendai nuclear power plant are safe from volcanic eruptions for the ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 17, 20140

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Saturn’s Wobbly Moon Could Have an Ocean Underneath Its Surface

Our solar system gets even more interesting today as NASA scientists look a bit closer at Saturn’s moon, Mimas. What’s so special about ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 17, 20140

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Mars Preps for Close Encounter. Comet Siding Spring Will Slide By on Sunday

On Sunday, Mars will have a visitor. At its closest point, Siding Spring will be less than 87,000 miles away from the red ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 17, 20140

Sci + Tech

Today’s Apple Event is Almost Here. What’s Coming?

In a few hours, Apple will hold an event at its Cupertino, California headquarters. The big reveal today will center on the company’s ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 16, 20140

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‘Site J’ Comet Landing is Confirmed. Rosetta Mission Preps for November 12 Touch Down

The time and place for the Rosetta to release its lander has been confirmed. The lander, Philae, will be aiming for ‘Site J’ ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 15, 20140

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Dropbox on Reported Hack – What Are You Talking About?

Dropbox users can breathe a sigh of relief today. Your Dropbox account has not been compromised. Hackers are claiming they have stolen nearly ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 14, 20140

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A Quantum Computer First. Research Teams Create Silicon Quantum Technology

The prospect of a super-fast quantum computer took one step closer to fruition this week. Two research teams in Australia have created the ...

By Alex ChaversOctober 14, 20140

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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

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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

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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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X-37B Space Plane Touches Down. Still, No One Knows What It’s Doing

Volcanologist at Odds With Japanese Regulators. Volcanoes Threaten Nuclear Reactors

Saturn’s Wobbly Moon Could Have an Ocean Underneath Its Surface

Mars Preps for Close Encounter. Comet Siding Spring Will Slide By on Sunday

Today’s Apple Event is Almost Here. What’s Coming?

‘Site J’ Comet Landing is Confirmed. Rosetta Mission Preps for November 12 Touch Down

Dropbox on Reported Hack – What Are You Talking About?

A Quantum Computer First. Research Teams Create Silicon Quantum Technology

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

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