A. S. Deller

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Injection, confinement, and diagnosis of electrons and positrons in a permanent magnet dipole trap

Dec 5, 2024 | epjd.epj.org | Technische Universität München |A. S. Deller |M. B. Singer

Eur. Phys. J.
A Wet, Warm World

Nov 8, 2023 | medium.com | A. S. Deller

Meet the first exoplanet discovered within the habitable zone of its star with confirmed water in its atmosphere: K2-18b If water is a requirement for life, have we just found our first best candidate for extraterrestrial habitation? K2-18b is the second world out from its sun, a red dwarf star, in a solar system 111 light years away from Earth. It is considered a "super-Earth", many times our own planet's mass.
Tesla's Bots and Bucket Seats

Oct 31, 2023 | medium.com | A. S. Deller

In recent years, Tesla has made a name for itself as a company at the forefront of the autonomous car movement. With its suite of semi-autonomous features, Tesla has been able to bring the car of the future one step closer to reality. But Tesla's plans for the future don't stop there. The company is also working on developing AI-powered humanoid robots. While the company has been tight-lipped about its plans for the robots, there have been a few hints dropped by CEO Elon Musk.
How to Age Without "Getting Old"

Sep 26, 2023 | medium.com | A. S. Deller

"Then-Senator Glenn joined the STS-95 Discovery crew in 1998, becoming the oldest person to fly in space at 77." - ©NASA My great-grandmother Beulah passed away in 1981. She was 91. Her daughter died in 1987 at the age of 74. My great-grandfather Arthur passed away in 1985. He was 96. His son died in 1996 at the age of 79. My great-grandparents lived longer, healthier lives, it seems, than their children, contrary to what I was hearing about on the news or reading about in books.
Will an A.I. Ever Think and Feel Like a Human?

Sep 17, 2023 | medium.com | A. S. Deller

"Sentience" is a word with seriously heavy connotations that also tend to hold different meaning to different people and under differing circumstances. First, some definitions are in order:Intelligence: 1 a: the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations. b: the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria (as tests) 2: mental acuteness.
Infinite Possibilities

Aug 15, 2023 | asdeller.medium.com | A. S. Deller

Humanity will forever be at the mercy of energy if we are to continue growing as a species. From the earliest times, we've harnessed fire to ward off predators and cook foods to increase our nutritional intake. This took fuel - first brush and wood, and eventually coal and oil. With the invention of more advanced chemical fuels and then the advent of atomic power, we've taken steps that have led us onto the doorstep of the cosmos.
How Might Alien Life Evolve on Other Planets?

Aug 13, 2023 | asdeller.medium.com | A. S. Deller

As of August 2019, roughly 4043 exoplanets have been detected by various research organizations on Earth. Of those, just under 50 are currently considered potentially habitable - meaning life could possibly evolve, or has already evolved, there. These are faraway worlds that orbit with the "Goldilocks" zone, just the right distance from their host star that allows for the existence of liquid water and temperatures moderate enough to avoid feeling like a planet-wide oven or deep freezer.
The Unknown Independence Day

Jul 3, 2023 | medium.com | A. S. Deller

By A. S. Deller Things that most people don't hear about the U.S.'s July 4th holiday in school. www.pixabay.com Most of us know that the United States' Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th of every year, is the day in 1776 when Congress accepted Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. However, this leads us to the first thing about our most patriotic Federal holiday that is rarely...
Common Misconceptions about Life Extension and Longevity

May 23, 2023 | medium.com | A. S. Deller

By A. S. Deller What we don't know can definitely hurt us. Photo by Braňo on Unsplash As we progress into a future where science unlocks keys to living longer and healthier lives, we also need to be wary of the fears and misunderstandings many people have regarding the technology behind these advances.