Thomas Acland

HiTecher writer since 2019, editor, teacher. Achieved a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in English Literature, a PGCE in PCET Teaching Qualification. An Englishman originally from Southampton in the United Kingdom.

Is there life on Mars?

Is there life on Mars?

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In search of extraterrestrial life, scientists have found thousands of distant planets with conditions similar to Earth’s.  However, could life have arisen on our closest neighbour: Mars?
Stars, Networks, The Future: Starlink Satellite Internet

Stars, Networks, The Future: Starlink Satellite Internet

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It is difficult to imagine a world without the Internet in 2019. We are so accustomed to the capabilities and amenities of the World Wide Web that sometimes we forget that the Internet became part of the general public’s life relatively recently.
What are lasers?

What are lasers?

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Lasers are a source of great excitement, often reminding us of science fiction films and future scientific developments. These devices seem supernatural, and have been employed by creators of blockbusters...