A laser could hide – or broadcast – our existence. European Southern Observatory, CC BY
David Kipping, Columbia University
What would it take to hide an entire planet? It sounds more like a question posed in an episode of “Star Trek” than in academic discourse, but sometimes the bleeding edge of science blurs with themes found...
Chesley Bonestell’s detailed drawings of space travel inspired millions. James Vaughan/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA
Anne Collins Goodyear, Bowdoin College
In the midst of the space race, Hereward Lester Cooke, the former co-director of the NASA Art Program,...
Astronomers can use supercomputers to simulate the formation of galaxies from the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago to the present day. But there are a number of sources of error. An international research...
For centuries, humanity has gazed upon the night sky with wonder and curiosity. The stars have guided our journeys, inspired our art, and fueled our scientific discoveries. However, the pristine beauty and clarity of...
Satellites are more likely to be at risk from high-speed solar wind than a major geomagnetic storm according to a new UK-US study published this week in the Journal Space Weather.
Researchers investigating the space...
From 2/12-16/24, representatives of SERVIR’s Science Coordination Office participated in an Inclusive Climate Action Workshop in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Hosted by SERVIR’s Southeast Asia...
Astronomers have discovered the slowest spinning radio wave-blasting neutron star ever seen; it takes almost an hour to complete a full rotation. That may sound...
Scientists could one day find traces of life on Enceladus, an ocean-covered moon orbiting Saturn. NASA/JPL-Caltech, CC BY-SA
Fabian Klenner, University of Washington
Saturn has 146...
Illustration of the Hubble Space Telescope over the Earth. Credit: ESA/Hubble (M. Kornmesser & L. L. Christensen)The Hubble Space Telescope is currently in safe...
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07/06/2024
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Today marks the conclusion of the three 'trade days' at ILA. Following two intense days of panels and events, the...
National Flag Unfurled on Moon Made of Basalt Fibers
by Simon Mansfield
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 07, 2024
Chinese scientists developed a special national flag made of...
The dearMoon crew has shared their disappointment on social media following the mission's abrupt cancellation. Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa canceled his planned flight around the...