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Ultracold gas bubbles on the space station could reveal strange new quantum physics
The test was designed to study how gas behaves in microgravity, and the results may lead to future experiments with the fifth state of matter, Bose-Einstein condensates.
Possible outburst of tau Herculids meteors tonight!
A potential meteor shower may emerge from Hercules tonight (May 31-31). Keep your eyes peeled and your fingers crossed.
Post-flight interview with Matthias Maurer | Cosmic Kiss
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Interview with ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer after the conclusion of his 177-day mission on the International Space Station. During his time in orbit, Matthias supported over 35 European experiments and even more international experiments on board. The outcomes of these experiments will advance our knowledge in areas ranging from human health to materials science, benefiting life on Earth and the future of space exploration. Other highlights included his spacewalk to improve and maintain the Space Station. More about the Cosmic Kiss mission: https://www.esa.int/cosmickiss
A black hole formed by a lopsided merger may have gone rogue
Astronomers have spotted the first evidence of a merger event that gave a black hole a kick that left it traveling at around 3 million mph — fast enough for it to escape its host galaxy.
A mysterious intergalactic force is pushing against the Milky Way
It sounds like the premise of a bad sci-fi movie: There's some mysterious entity, beyond the boundaries of our galaxy, that is pushing against us with incredible force.
Best binoculars {year}: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife and more
Our list of the best binoculars for stargazing, birdwatching and more.
What's next for Boeing's Starliner capsule after historic space station mission?
Starliner will be checked over to assess how it held up during its recent flight test. Then, Boeing will begin upgrades to prepare the vehicle for a crewed mission, hopefully later this year.
Best drones 2022: Picks for hobbyists and advanced pilots
We've tried and tested the best drones out there. Here's our definitive ranking.
Vacuum soak for satellite brain
Image: Vacuum soak for satellite brain
How to watch the potential tau Herculids meteor storm live online
A free Virtual Telescope Project webcast will stream live views of the potential meteor storm from the tau Herculids meteor shower overnight on May 30-31.
SpaceX's Starship work in South Texas spurs lawsuit over Boca Chica beach access
The Sierra Club and others have filed lawsuit against Texas officials over Boca Chica closures during SpaceX Starship activities.
US military wants to demonstrate new nuclear power systems in space by 2027
The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit has awarded two contracts for nuclear propulsion and power systems in space by 2027.
First 'Manhattanhenge' of 2022 will beam sunset between NYC buildings on Memorial Day weekend
People in New York can catch the gorgeous "Manhattanhenge" this Memorial Day weekend on May 29 and 30.
Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences
Humans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests.
Hubble telescope sees haunting galactic dance of 2 galaxies linked by the corpse of a cannibalized neighbor
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a stunning new view of two galaxies intertwined in a turbulent gravitational dance.
Hubble telescope spots stunning 'Hidden Galaxy' hiding behind our own Milky Way
This glorious Hubble Space Telescope image showcases "Hidden Galaxy" IC 342, also known as Caldwell 5.
1st look inside: NASA visitor complex to open 'Gateway' to future of space travel
If NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex serves as a theme park for the space set, then its newest attraction, "Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex," is its own take on "Tomorrowland."
Gaia is an Even More Powerful Planet Hunter Than we Thought
Utilizing tools for purposes they weren’t initially intended for is a strength of the astronomical community. Scrounging through data collected for one purpose and looking for hints of another seems to be a favorite pastime of many a professional astronomer. That tradition is alive and well, with a team reanalyzing the first few data sets from Gaia, ESA’s star cataloging explorer. They found hints of exoplanets, and it turns out the probe launched in 2013 is a much better planet hunter than initially thought.
A navigation glitch on NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN has stalled its science work
A navigation system glitch on NASA's MAVEN orbiter at Mars earlier this year has hobbled science.
