Patterns in nature often occur in more than one place. Spirals, symmetry, and chaos all impact natural phenomena, from the shape of a shell to the course of a river. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that one of the most famous and fundamental shapes from biology also appears in astrophysics. Yes, scientists have found a double-helix structure in the magnetic field of M87. And it looks just like a super enlarged DNA strand.
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Space law hasn’t been changed since 1967 – but the UN aims to update laws and keep space peaceful
On Nov. 15, 2021, Russia destroyed one of its own old satellites using a missile launched from the surface of Earth, creating a massive debris cloud that threatens many space assets, including the International Space Station.
'Bubble curtain' could reduce hurricane intensity in Gulf of Mexico
A technology that keeps Norway's fjords ice-free in winter could help prevent devastating hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in the future.
Hubble telescope shows the sparkling side of a spiral galaxy
The stunning image was produced during a search for supermassive black holes.
Curious Kids: How did crocodiles survive the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs?
There are two main reasons. First, crocodiles can live for a very long time without food. Second, they lived in places that were the least affected when the asteroid hit Earth.
Explore the Red Planet with ESA and PLAYMOBIL
We’re already exploring Mars, with two spacecraft in orbit and an ambitious rover mission planned for launch next year – but now you can join in these martian adventures with your own PLAYMOBIL Mars Expedition!
Comet Leonard is at its closest to Earth right now. Here's how to spot it.
Comet Leonard, the brightest comet of the year, made its closest approach to Earth today (Dec. 12) and should be visible through binoculars and telescopes, weather permitting.
Pansexual astronaut Cameron Bess on launching with Blue Origin and why diversity matters in space
Pansexual Twitch streamer Cameron Bess fulfilled a lifelong dream to go to space on Saturday (Dec. 11) on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket.
Not Just Water, There Could be Frozen Carbon Dioxide on the Moon too
Despite all its wonderful properties, water isn’t the only resource needed for space exploration. Carbon is another important ingredient for many necessary materials, such as steel, rocket fuel, and biomaterials. Therefore, proponents of lunar exploration should be excited by a recent study led by Dr. Norbert Schorghofer of the Planetary Science Institute that found natural “cold traps” for carbon dioxide in some of the permanently shadowed craters of the moon.
'This is heaven!': Watch Michael Strahan and crew float in space in this Blue Origin launch video
With tiny footballs, cheers and wide smiles, Blue Origin's biggest crew of space tourists yet clearly had a blast on their trip to space this weekend.
Parker Solar Probe Hurtles Past the Sun, Making its Closest Approach so far
We’ve covered plenty of the Parker Solar Probe’s exploits here at UT, but it keeps breaking new records almost every month. Now, with its newest flyby, it has gotten closer to the Sun than ever before, breaking its own record from previous flybys.
Private space stations are coming. Will they be better than their predecessors?
A new era of space stations is about to kick off. NASA has announced three commercial space station proposals for development, joining an earlier proposal by Axiom Space.
Europe's Mars orbiter relays data from Chinese rover back to Earth
The European Space Agency's Mars Express collected data from China's Zhurong Mars rover and successfully sent it to Earth following a series of experimental communications tests.
Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin aims to help the next generation reach for the stars
Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin is working to help the next generation reach the same lofty heights that he did.
'I want to go back!' Michael Strahan can't get enough of space after Blue Origin launch
The former NFL star and "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan launched into space on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket Saturday (Dec. 11)
Blue Origin launches necklace honoring 'Star Trek' actor Leonard Nimoy into space on New Shepard
The sterling silver necklace, bearing the LLAP symbol, went aloft on a Blue Origin flight with the personal items of Laura Shepard Churchley.
Michael Strahan, Alan Shepard’s daughter and four others rocket into space
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Blue Origin launches Michael Strahan and crew of 5 on record-setting suborbital spaceflight
Blue Origin successfully launched its first six-person crew into space on Saturday (Dec. 11), and in the process, set six new space records.
How changing levels of iron shaped the evolution of life on Earth — and why alien hunters should take note
During the development of life on planet Earth over billions of years, iron deficiency may have stimulated evolution.
