If humanity is ever going to find life on another planet in the solar system, it’s probably best to know where to look. Plenty of scientists have spent many, many hours pondering precisely that question, and plenty have come up with justifications for backing a particular place in the solar system as the most likely to hold the potential for harboring life as we know it. Thanks to a team led by Dimitra Atri of NYU Abu Dhabi, we now have a methodology by which to rank them.
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Astra aces return-to-flight mission, deploys satellites for 1st time
Astra bounced back from last month's launch failure with a groundbreaking success, deploying satellites in Earth orbit for the first time ever.
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover nabs 8th rock sample on the Red Planet
NASA's top-notch Red Planet geology rover is moving on to explore an ancient river delta now that its eighth rock sample is secured for future analysis.
Smaller, Ground-Based Telescopes can Study Exoplanet Atmospheres too
The next step to understanding exoplanets is to understand their atmospheres better. Astronomers can determine a planet’s mass, density, and other physical characteristics fairly routinely. But characterizing their atmospheres is more complicated.
Spot the Hyades star cluster near Taurus constellation tonight. Here's where to look.
Look up tonight (March 15) to see the Hyades star cluster light up the Taurus constellation in the night sky.
Asteroid spotted just before hitting Earth's atmosphere wows astronomers
This weekend, an astronomer spotted a small asteroid just hours before the space rock crashed into Earth's atmosphere and met its fiery demise.
Why are we seeing more northern lights this year?
In 2022, we have seen spectacular polar lights displays in the sky above the U.K., visible form many more places than is usual.
LEGO Releases the new Rocket Launch Center set, Recreating the Artemis Moon Missions
One way to inspire kids to get interested in STEM is to introduce them to it at an early age. Lego is one of the best gateways to that interest, and the company has been busy churning out space-themed toys for most of its existence. Now another entry has joined that long, distinguished line of interlocking brick system designs – the Rocket Launch Center, #60351.
A Tiny Asteroid was Discovered Mere Hours Before it Crashed Into the Earth
Last week, a small asteroid was detected just two hours before it impacted Earth’s atmosphere. Luckily, it was only about 3 meters (10 feet) wide, and the space rock, now known as 2022 EB5 likely burned up in Earth’s atmosphere near Iceland at 21:22 UTC on March 11.
Electrons: Facts about the negative subatomic particles
Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles located in the outermost regions of atoms. They are about 1,800 times smaller than protons and neutrons.
How did CBS' Big Bang Theory send Howard Wolowitz to space?
CBS’ Big Bang Theory set designers constructed a replica of a Russian spacecraft and the International Space Station for Howard Wolowitz's trip to space.
Satellite images show fires and rubble in Mariupol after devastating Russian attack
Over 2,500 civilians have been killed in the 10 days of the city's siege, Ukrainian officials say.
2 geomagnetic storms will lash Earth, but don't worry (too much)
Two mild geomagnetic storms are expected to hit Earth on March 14 and 15 after a large coronal outburst, NOAA warns.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei breaks record for longest US spaceflight
When Mark Vande Hei launched into space 11 months ago, he did not know how long he would be off the planet, let alone that he would be up there long enough to set any records.
The Event Horizon Telescope is back to work this week on tour of exotic cosmic objects
The planet-scale array of observatories most famous for creating the first-ever image of a black hole is heading back to work.
2 NASA astronauts performing spacewalk early Tuesday: Watch it live
Two NASA astronauts will conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday (March 15), and you can watch it live.
Astra scrubs return-to-flight rocket launch due to lightning risk
Space startup Astra called off its first attempt to launch a rocket since a failed flight last month due to lightning.
Starlink is the Only Communications Link for Some Ukrainian Towns, but the Terminals Could Also be a Target
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to an outpouring of support and material aid from the international community. For his part, Elon Musk obliged Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov‘s request for assistance by sending free Starlink terminals to Ukraine. For some besieged communities, like the city of Mariupol, this service constitutes the only means of getting up-to-date information, communicating with family members, or sharing their stories from the front lines of the war.
