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Why is the sun's outer atmosphere so staggeringly hot? AI could help us find out
Why the sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, is so hot has been a mystery for decades, but machine-learning algorithms are now on the case.
Astronomers Map out the Radio Waves Coming From Large Satellite Constellations
Satellite internet constellations such as Starlink have the potential to make connect nearly the entire world. Starlink already provides internet access to remote areas long excluded by the internet revolution, and other projects such as OneWeb and Project Kuiper are in the works. But there are side effects to creating a massive array of low-orbit satellites, and one of them is the potentially serious effect on astronomy.
Aliens return to conquer Earth in 'Invasion' Season 2 on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ releases new details on the second season of "Invasion," a sci-fi thriller about what happens when an alien invasion threatens humankind's existence.
Unistellar's early Amazon Prime Day telescope deals can save you $800
Discover Unistellar's latest smart telescopes, the eQuinox 2 and eVscope 2, with a discount of $600 and $800 off respectively.
Where was the sun? Here's why astronomers are more useful in court cases than you'd think
Evidence in a court room often requires an expert to explain it – Expert astronomers usually are not what one pictures in court, but that is exactly what I do.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is free for Prime members for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime members can claim a free copy of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, a well loved action game, this Prime Day.
'Go for stack': Museum to start taking space shuttle Endeavour vertical for launchpad-like display
It's taken more than 10 years of planning and fundraising, but space shuttle Endeavour is ready to go vertical. The California Science Center has set a date for stacking to begin.
SpaceX, NASA targeting Aug. 15 for launch of Crew-7 astronaut mission
SpaceX's seventh operational astronaut mission to the International Space Station now has a target launch date — Aug. 15.
Chocolate heaven
ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen will bring a different kind of chocolate to the International Space Station on his Huginn mission, created by the Danish chef Thorsten Schmidt.
Watch SpaceX launch 48 Starlink satellites today
SpaceX will launch another big batch of its Starlink internet satellites to low Earth orbit today (July 7), and you can watch the action live.
Mars and Venus leave the night sky this month. Here's how to say goodbye
Mars and Venus have been brilliant in the night sky for many months on end but will soon say farewell as July 2023 comes to a close.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 7 – 16
Mars meets Regulus while Venus looks on. Scorpius comes to its July height — bearing its double stars, Cat's Eyes, and Little Cat's Eyes. And keep a lookout for noctilucent clouds at the end of dusk.
Earth from Space: Cyclone Mocha
Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission captured this image of the powerful Cyclone Mocha on 13 May 2023 as it made its way across the Bay of Bengal heading northeast towards Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Amazing Video Takes Flight Across the Dunes of Mars
Mars may be a cold, dry, dead world, but it’s still part of nature. As part of nature, it displays a sort of haunted beauty as only non-living forces shape its surface over long periods of time. It’s like a rocky-planet laboratory shaped by natural forces where interference from living processes is absent.
Hungry black hole 'switches on' as astronomers watch in surprise
Astronomers have witnessed one of the most dramatic "switching on" events ever seen as a distant supermassive black hole began greedily feasting on its surrounding matter.
Say goodbye to Europe's Ariane 5 rocket with these stunning final launch photos
Europe's Ariane 5 heavy-lift vehicle is now officially retired, and the rocket's final launch on July 5 was picture-perfect.
What would it be like to walk on an asteroid? Scientists explain (video)
How would astronauts walk on an asteroid? With the potential to sink into killer "ball pits" or to take jumps that launch them into space, the answer is "carefully."
Wormhole
A wormhole, in the context of theoretical physics and general relativity, is a hypothetical passage or tunnel that connects two separate points in spacetime. It is often depicted as a shortcut or a bridge between distant locations, allowing for rapid travel or even potential connections between different universes or dimensions. Here are some key points about wormholes:
Director Valerie Weiss on her engrossing 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' courtroom drama (exclusive)
Valerie Weiss chats about her acclaimed 'Strange New Worlds' episode for Season 2.
