A new analysis shows Jupiter-like planets likely exist around young, moving stars — suggesting our solar system formed from a quiet, low-density environment.
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Top tips for astrophotography composition 2023
Improve your composing in astrophotographs, from camera choice and framing to planning, compositional technique and the best camera settings.
A Hypervelocity Experiment Mimics the Surface Conditions of Ceres
It might be oxymoronic to say that the more we find out about something, the more mysterious it becomes. But if that’s true of anything in our Solar System, it might be true about Ceres, the largest body in the main asteroid belt.
A simple streetlight hack could protect astronomy from urban light pollution
Blinking streetlights could protect astronomy from the damaging effects of light pollution.
A Machine Learning Algorithm Finds its First Supernova
Plenty of recent mainstream news articles have touted AI’s ability to assist in the process of scientific discovery. But most of them predicted that it could take years or even decades to see the full effect. Astronomy seems ahead of the curve, though, with the announcement of a new AI system developed by researchers at Northwestern University and elsewhere that can now autonomously detect and classify supernovae.
Mars was shaken by its strongest marsquake ever in 2022. Now we know what caused it
Scientists have traced the biggest marsquake detected by Insight in May 2022 to tectonic forces within Mars' crust, ruling out a meteorite impact.
'Futurama' team talks physics, humor and heart at NY Comic Con
At NYCC 2023, a handful of 'Futurama' directors and producers revealed their insights about the show's latest season on Hulu, as well as some of its past accomplishments and missteps.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope will launch in 2027. Here's how scientists are getting ready
Prep work and collaborations will help NASA's Roman Space Telescope deliver a big-picture view shortly after it launches in 2027.
Comet Encke and the Halloween Fireballs of 2023
Will Comet 2/P Encke and the Taurid meteors ‘trick’ or ‘treat’ observers this year?
NASA delays spacewalk a 2nd time due to leak on International Space Station
NASA wants to do extra checks after an International Space Station leak on the Russian side, postponing the first of two scheduled spacewalks for a second time as the coolant investigation continues.
Benjamin Moore partners with Blue Origin to reveal space-themed color of 2024
What do you get when you mix a private spaceflight company with a manufacturer of premium and commercial paints? A shade of blue with a focus on STEM education and careers in space.
Can We Find the Heaviest Elements in Asteroids?
One of the reasons that asteroid mining is such a popular idea among industrialists is that they holds large quantities of heavy elements. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just launched this week, headed for an asteroid that holds ten to thirty quintillion U.S dollars worth of rare-earth elements and other heavy metals. During our planet’s formation, the heavier of these elements tended to sink deep into the Earth, making them hard to find. But even in small asteroids, these heavy elements might be much more common and accessible. Since we rely on these rare-earth elements for our modern society, metal-rich asteroids such as Psyche are worth checking out.
Live coverage: SpaceX prepares Falcon 9 rocket for 47th Starlink launch of 2023
Update 11:53 a.m. EDT (1553 UTC): New T-0 launch time from SpaceX.
High school students set record with stratospheric balloon launch and recovery (photo)
A science club at a girls high school in the U.K. sent a pair of weather balloons high into Earth's atmosphere last month, and they're not done by a long shot.
Building Roads Out of Moon Dust
Astronauts will face a host of obstacles when they visit the Moon again. There’s powerful radiation, wild temperature swings, and challenging gravity to deal with. There’s also dust and lots of it. Moondust was a hazard for the Apollo astronauts, and future lunar astronauts will have to contend with it, too.
Unearthing a Solar Storm in Ancient Alpine Trees
Ancient pine trees hold the record of an atmospheric event 14,373 years ago. The only known explanation is a massive solar storm.
Satellites show Antarctic ice shelves have lost 74 trillion tons of water in 25 years
Satellite observations of Antarctic ice shelves reveal a dramatic loss of ice, with 74 trillion tons of water released into the ocean since 1997 — evidence of climate change's impact on the region.
Sony A6700 Review
A closer look at the latest model in Sony's APS-C alpha range — is the A6700 their best crop sensor camera to date?
SpaceX stacks Starship to gear up for launch rehearsal (photos)
SpaceX stacked its latest Starship prototype once again on Monday (Oct. 16) to prepare for an upcoming launch rehearsal.
Satnav test on remote island lab
ESA’s navigation testbed vehicle participated in a campaign organised by Norwegian governmental authorities to assess the impact of jamming and spoofing on satnav systems and test innovative technologies for detection and mitigation.
NASA's Hubble, Chandra space telescopes face possible budget cuts: report
Two of NASA's flagship space telescopes, Hubble and Chandra, may have less money to spend if budget predictions come through. NASA may reallocate funds to newer missions.
