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1 hour ago

Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured

Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, a pioneering astronomer, has been honored with a blue plaque at her childhood home for her groundbreaking contributions to astronomy.
#hubble-space-telescope
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fromMail Online
9 hours ago

Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?

NASA's Hubble telescope captured a stunning image of the Trifid Nebula, resembling a cosmic sea slug, showcasing star formation 5,000 light-years away.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
14 hours ago

NASA just dropped a stunning new Hubble image of a Cosmic Sea Lemon' 5,000 light-years away

Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 36 years with a new image of the Trifid Nebula, showcasing changes in a formation known as the Cosmic Sea Lemon.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 36, see 36 of its most breathtaking photos of space

The Hubble Space Telescope has made over 1.7 million observations, significantly contributing to astronomical research since its launch in 1990.
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fromMail Online
9 hours ago

Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?

NASA's Hubble telescope captured a stunning image of the Trifid Nebula, resembling a cosmic sea slug, showcasing star formation 5,000 light-years away.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
14 hours ago

NASA just dropped a stunning new Hubble image of a Cosmic Sea Lemon' 5,000 light-years away

Hubble Space Telescope celebrates 36 years with a new image of the Trifid Nebula, showcasing changes in a formation known as the Cosmic Sea Lemon.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

As the Hubble Space Telescope turns 36, see 36 of its most breathtaking photos of space

The Hubble Space Telescope has made over 1.7 million observations, significantly contributing to astronomical research since its launch in 1990.
#spacex
fromEngadget
8 hours ago
Venture

SpaceX and Cursor strike partnership that might end in a $60 billion acquisition

SpaceX and Cursor are partnering, potentially leading to a $60 billion acquisition for Cursor's AI coding tool.
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago
Venture

SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion | TechCrunch

SpaceX has partnered with Cursor to develop AI, with an option to buy the company for $60 billion later this year.
Venture
fromEngadget
8 hours ago

SpaceX and Cursor strike partnership that might end in a $60 billion acquisition

SpaceX and Cursor are partnering, potentially leading to a $60 billion acquisition for Cursor's AI coding tool.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
8 hours ago

SpaceX is working with Cursor and has an option to buy the startup for $60 billion | TechCrunch

SpaceX has partnered with Cursor to develop AI, with an option to buy the company for $60 billion later this year.
#nasa
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft loses another instrument to save power

NASA has turned off a science instrument on Voyager 1 to conserve power as the spacecraft's energy levels have dropped.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
Photography
fromDefector
1 day ago

This Phone Video From Artemis Is So Damn Cool | Defector

NASA's Artemis II mission uses stunning imagery, including iPhone photos, to engage public support and convey the crew's extraordinary experiences.
Roam Research
fromTheregister
4 days ago

NASA sets Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission rolling again

NASA is proceeding with its support for the ESA's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover despite funding cut attempts by the Trump administration.
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fromTheregister
2 days ago

NASA working on 'Big Bang' upgrade for Voyager probes

NASA is implementing a plan called 'The Big Bang' to extend the operational life of the Voyager probes.
Science
fromArs Technica
17 hours ago

What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time?

NASA is focusing on lunar lander readiness and spacesuit development for the upcoming Moon missions.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft loses another instrument to save power

NASA has turned off a science instrument on Voyager 1 to conserve power as the spacecraft's energy levels have dropped.
Science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
#voyager-1
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

The Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It Off

fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

The Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It Off

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fromFuturism
1 day ago

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life Force Fades

NASA's Voyager 1 is shutting down its Low-energy Charge Particles experiment to conserve power and extend its operational life.
#mars
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.
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fromMail Online
22 hours ago

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.
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fromFuturism
3 days ago

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.
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fromMail Online
22 hours ago

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.
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fromFuturism
3 days ago

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.
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fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Amazon Just Made a Big Space Play. Should Elon Musk Be Nervous?

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its satellite capabilities and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Aliens

"The worst place to live on Earth is actually the safest place to live on another planet," he adds.
Roam Research
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#artemis-ii
fromNature
1 week ago
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Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.
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fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

NASA shares incredible photos from the far side of the Moon

The Artemis II crew traveled further from Earth than any previous humans, capturing stunning photos and discovering new lunar craters.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

NASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the world

Artemis II marks the first human mission to the moon in over 50 years, showcasing significant achievements and challenges faced by the crew.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

Artemis II crew set a record by traveling 406,771 kilometers from Earth, the farthest any humans have gone in space.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.
Science
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

NASA shares incredible photos from the far side of the Moon

The Artemis II crew traveled further from Earth than any previous humans, capturing stunning photos and discovering new lunar craters.
#fungi
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago
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Behold! This is the largest, sharpest 3D map of the universe yet

A new high-resolution map of the universe includes over 47 million galaxies and aims to address the mystery of dark energy.
fromArs Technica
6 days ago
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New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery

Latest data from DESI may confirm if dark energy varies over time, challenging the notion of it being constant.
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fromArs Technica
6 days ago

New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery

Latest data from DESI may confirm if dark energy varies over time, challenging the notion of it being constant.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Physicists Have a Major Problem With the Universe

The precise expansion rate of the universe - called the Hubble constant - has turned into a major pain point as attempts to nail it down keep leading to widely differing figures.
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fromMail Online
4 days ago

Scientists reveal the most detailed 3D map of the universe EVER

The largest 3D map of the universe has been created, capturing over 47 million galaxies and 20 million stars, enhancing our understanding of cosmology.
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fromBig Think
5 days ago

Ask Ethan: How long does it take planets to form?

The formation of planets requires heavy elements, time, and specific conditions in the universe for life to arise and evolve.
#venus
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fromNature
6 days ago

Venus's impenetrable haze could be made of cosmic dust

The haze beneath Venus's acidic clouds is composed of particles from outer space.
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fromNature
6 days ago

Venus's impenetrable haze could be made of cosmic dust

The haze beneath Venus's acidic clouds is composed of particles from outer space.
#blue-origin
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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch

Blue Origin is set to launch its third New Glenn rocket flight with a reused booster.
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fromThe Verge
4 days ago

A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend

Blue Origin's New Glenn launch aims to challenge SpaceX's dominance in reusable orbital launch vehicles and enhance Amazon's satellite capabilities.
Science
fromMail Online
4 days ago

NASA astronaut finds GOD after returning to Earth

Astronaut Reid Wiseman experienced profound emotions upon returning from space, particularly during a moment with a Navy chaplain.
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fromFuturism
6 days ago

Earth Now Flying Through a Debris Field, Paper Finds

An asteroid shedding fragments is causing a spectacular meteor shower as Earth passes through its debris field.
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

ESA's ExoMars mission faced delays and changes due to geopolitical tensions, ultimately relying on NASA for the rover's launch and support.
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

ZGF Architects Nears Completion of Los Angeles Air and Space Center Housing Space Shuttle Endeavour

The new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, designed by ZGF Architects, is a 200,000-square-foot addition that will nearly double the Science Center's educational exhibit space.
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#astronomy
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fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Astronomers just found the most pristine star of all-time

The discovery of a pristine second-generation star enhances understanding of the Universe's evolution and the formation of subsequent star generations.
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fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Astronomers just found the most pristine star of all-time

The discovery of a pristine second-generation star enhances understanding of the Universe's evolution and the formation of subsequent star generations.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

What the Astronauts See That Trump Cannot

The film then reversed the trick and zoomed back toward that Chicago couple and into their bodies to show the equally breathtaking world of our insides, down to the molecular and atomic level.
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#artemis-2
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
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Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Science

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

The Artemis 2 mission has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 252,760 miles.
Science
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

The Artemis 2 mission has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 252,760 miles.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

To alien eyes, Earth looks deceptively peaceful

Earth is the only known planet with life, but also with conflict and destruction, presenting a complex reality from different perspectives.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

This Is How Big a Telescope Aliens Would Need to See Dinosaurs on Earth

Observing dinosaurs from 66 million light-years away would require a telescope with a mirror 3.4 light-years across, weighing over 100 million times Earth's mass.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Astronomers Found Something Strange In Giant "Forbidden" Planet Nearly the Size of Its Star

The atmosphere of TOI 5205b has a lower concentration of heavy elements relative to hydrogen than gas giants in our own solar system, suggesting something different about its formation.
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fromTNW | Next-Featured
6 days ago

Astroport and Vermeer collaborate on autonomous lunar construction machinery

The term 'Lunar Iron' refers to the class of heavy construction machinery required for lunar base development, including excavators, trenchers, and surface miners.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

13 Space Museums in the U.S. That Bring the Wonder of Exploration Down to Earth

The Moonshot Museum in Pittsburgh inspires youth to pursue careers in the modern space industry through interactive exhibits and real spacecraft views.
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fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Webb and Hubble telescopes combine forces for a new view of Saturn

New images of Saturn from Hubble and Webb telescopes reveal detailed insights into the planet's atmosphere and seasonal changes.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Launching 50,000 mirrors into space will 'significantly' disrupt sleep

The proposed scale of orbital deployment would represent a significant alteration of the natural night-time light environment at a planetary scale.
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fromBig Think
4 weeks ago

Simply looking up inspires scientific exploration

The night sky inspires wonder, but light pollution and satellites hinder our view of the cosmos and its mysteries.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

The universe's brightest supernovae are turbocharged by newborn magnetars

Superluminous supernovae are powered by newly formed magnetars—highly magnetized, rapidly spinning neutron stars that emit intense radiation, marking the first direct observation of a magnetar's birth.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Astronomers Spot Huge Microwave Laser Blasting Into Space

This system is truly extraordinary. We're seeing the radio equivalent of a laser halfway across the universe. Fundamentally, masers and lasers are focused beams of light in the same frequency. In the realm of astrophysics, these can arise from clouds of dust being excited into a higher energy state from the light emitted by other sources, like stars and black holes.
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fromianVisits
2 months ago

Photos from NASA's manned space missions go on display in London

Three-day exhibition displays newly digitised Mercury and Gemini photographs, revealing unprecedented clarity of early Earth-from-orbit images; restored prints and Andy Saunders’s book available.
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frombigthink.com
1 month ago

Only these six spacecraft will ever escape the Solar System

Only six of over 17,000 space payloads escape the Solar System's gravity, with Pioneer 10 being the first spacecraft to achieve Solar System escape velocity through a Jupiter gravitational assist in 1973.
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Yes, one image from space can change humanity's perspective

Astronomical images transformed human perspective by revealing a vast, comprehensible universe in which Earth is neither cosmically central nor uniquely designed for humanity.
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fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Space Cowboys

Billionaire suborbital flights spark controversy over priorities but contribute to engineering advancement and US space capability while raising valid ethical and practical questions.
#james-webb-space-telescope
fromBig Think
2 months ago

What the Universe looks like: from nearby to far away

Looking skyward fills us with wonder. Off-world, the Sun, planets, stars, and galaxies all await. Our Solar System encompasses our own cosmic backyard. Farther away, stars and star clusters abound within the Milky Way. Hundreds of billions of stars exist just within our home galaxy. Inside our Local Group, only Andromeda surpasses us in mass, size, and stars. More than 5 million light-years away, galaxies abound in groups and clusters.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Scientists let AI loose on Hubble's archives

AI scanned Hubble's archives to find hundreds of astrophysical anomalies, revealing nearly 1,400 unusual objects including many previously undocumented.
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fromEngadget
2 months ago

Astronomers discover over 800 cosmic anomalies using a new AI tool

AnomalyMatch scanned nearly 100 million Hubble image cutouts in 2.5 days and identified 1,400 anomalous objects, over 800 previously undocumented.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

How far are we from finding exomoons and exorings?

Giant planets in our solar system and around other stars likely possess numerous moons and rings, which astronomers can detect indirectly through transit methods and light curve analysis.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

NASA Telescope Discovers Nearby Planet With Deep Similarities to Earth

HD 137010 b is an Earth-sized exoplanet candidate 150 light-years away with a 355-day orbit that likely receives far less heat, making it very cold.
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