The Sunstone is a type of mineral attested in several 13th–14th century written sources in Iceland, one of which describes its use to locate the sun in a completely overcast sky. Sunstones are also mentioned in the inventories of several churches and one monastery in 14th–15th century Iceland. A theory exists that the sunstone had polarizing attributes and was used as a navigation instrument by seafarers in the Viking Age. One medieval source in Iceland,…
Reports from the Void is a repository to share those stories for which we do not have enough information to make a full report. This is usually because of little or no communication from the witness following their initial submission. The Singular Fortean Society will always provide as much information as possible regarding any correspondence during our attempts to speak with those involved. This series is meant only to present you with the full breadth…
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This is T-Minus, where we count down the biggest developments in space, from new rocket launches to discoveries that advance our understanding of the universe and our place in it. Humanity is reaching new heights in space exploration. Make sure you’re part of the journey by subscribing here. SpaceX’s Starship rocket ahead of an April 2023 test flight. (Credit: SpaceX) SpaceX’s wild pace SpaceX has been launching rockets at a blistering rate of about once every four…
A new achievement by physicists at a thermonuclear reactor brings the production of clean thermonuclear energy closer. In the Huanliu-3 experimental thermonuclear reactor, which is located in China, physicists managed to create a special magnetic field, which is an important step for obtaining clean and limitless energy in the future. This achievement is important for future experiments at the world’s largest fusion reactor, ITER, which is located in France, writes Popular Mechanics. Thermonuclear reactors are…
