The three-body problem, which has plagued science since the days of Isaac Newton, is closer to being solved, scientists say.
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Yes, there is really 'diamond rain' on Uranus and Neptune
Hiding beneath the outer layers of some planets, there may be something spectacular: a constant rain of diamonds.
NASA's new astronaut candidates report to Houston to begin training
NASA's 10 new astronaut candidates are reporting to work to begin two years of basic training. The four women and six men are embarking on new careers to be space station and Artemis crew members.
Cheops reveals a rugby ball-shaped exoplanet
ESA’s exoplanet mission Cheops has revealed that an exoplanet orbiting its host star within a day has a deformed shape more like that of a rugby ball than a sphere. This is the first time that the deformation of an exoplanet has been detected, offering new insights into the internal structure of these star-hugging planets.
Now we Know why Spaceflight Affects Your Eyes
70% of astronauts who spend time on the International Space Station (ISS) experience swelling at the back of their eyes, causing blurriness and impaired eyesight both in space and when they return to Earth. Sometimes, it’s permanent. Understanding the way microgravity affects the eyes, and the human body as a whole is an essential part of preparations for future long-duration spaceflights to the Moon and Mars. In an effort to understand the cause of these eye problems, researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina used MRI scans of twelve ISS astronauts to measure the intracranial venous system (veins that circulate blood to the brain) before and after flight. They’ve determined that there is a strong connection between the swelling of these veins and the onset of eye trouble.
Astrobee robots in 360° | Cosmic Kiss
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Join ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer inside Kibo, the Japanese laboratory module of the International Space Station in 360°, setting up Astrobee robotic free-flyers for the ReSWARM experiment, short for RElative Satellite sWArming and Robotic Maneuvering. The robotics demonstration tests autonomous microgravity motion planning and control for on-orbit assembly and coordinated motion.
On China's new space station, a robotic arm test paves way for future construction
The robotic arm on China’s space station has moved a cargo spacecraft in a crucial test for new module additions.
The James Webb Space Telescope is fully deployed. So what's next for the biggest observatory off Earth?
Work for the James Webb Space Telescope is just beginning after was successfully deployed on Jan. 8.
'Chestbursters' and the dark calling of the lunar underground — Commander's report: lunar day 14
Commander Musilova shares how she was tempted to continue exploring underground caves at her own risk, which echoed her fears of returning to "Earth" after many months of being on analog missions.
'Fallout' series from Amazon appoints showrunners, Jonathan Nolan to direct premiere
First 'Halo" now "Fallout." When is someone going to make the "Abe's Oddysee" live-action TV series?
The Surface of the Moon is Electrically Charged, Which Could Allow a Hovering Robot to Explore it
Let’s not sugarcoat it. Exploring the Moon is not for the faint of heart! It’s an airless body, which means there is no atmosphere, the surface temperatures are extreme, and there’s lots of radiation. The low gravity also means you can never really walk on the surface and have to bounce around in a bulky spacesuit until you fall over. And you can bet your bottom dollar people will make a supercut of the footage someday (see below). Then there’s that awful moondust (aka. lunar regolith), which is electrostatically charged and sticks to EVERYTHING!
'We're on an incredible high': James Webb Space Telescope scientists over the moon as observatory unfolds
From a Christmas launch to a tricky deployment, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is now successfully deployed and scientists are thrilled.
Deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope Is Complete
The James Webb Space Telescope has unfolded its primary mirror, marking the end of the deployment phase for the observatory.
Webb deployment complete
Today the James Webb Space Telescope team successfully fully deployed its iconic 6.4-metre, gold-coated primary mirror, completing the final stage of all major spacecraft deployments to prepare for science operations.
Webb’s Mirror Now Fully Unfolded. Prepare to Witness the Power This Unprecedented Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror is now fully unfolded, which successfully completes the mission’s major deployments. The starboard side of the primary mirror was released into place today, completing a two-week long, complex deployment sequence. The mirror of the most powerful space telescope ever built is now open to prepare to “unfold the Universe.”
James Webb Space Telescope, the biggest ever built, fully unfolds giant mirror to gaze at the cosmos
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope unfolded the second "wing" of its massive primary mirror today (Jan. 8), marking the end of its complex deployment.
Weird structures near Earth's core may be scars from a primordial interplanetary collision
A collision with a Mars-size planet 4.5 billion years ago may have left a permanent impact on our planet's deep mantle.
Kazakhstan unrest not affecting Baikonur Cosmodrome spaceport, Russia says
The current chaos in Kazakhstan isn't seriously impacting the famous spaceport in the nation, Russian officials say.
The Selene V crew hit the moonwalk jackpot — Commander's report: lunar day 10
Commander Musilova describes how the Selene V crew compensated for their confinement in the habitat by doing excessive amounts of moonwalks and research activities when the weather finally cleared.
Google Doodle celebrates the life of cosmologist Stephen Hawking for his 80th birthday
The pioneering work of physicist Stephen Hawking is honored in a Google Doodle today (Jan. 8).
Astronomers Discover a Totally New Kind of Nebula
Most Universe Today readers are familiar with nebulae. They’re gaseous structures lit up with radiation from nearby stars, and they’re some of nature’s most beautiful forms.
