This is what we'll see when Betelgeuse goes supernova
The closest known star that will soon undergo a core-collapse supernova is Betelgeuse, just 640 light-years away. Here's what we'll observe.
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Proof of Life: How Would We Recognize an Alien If We Saw One?
Some day, astrobiologists will need to answer that question – if they’re lucky.
Scientists are no longer sure the Universe began with a bang | Aeon Essays
It was thought that science could tell us about the origins of the Universe. Today that great endeavour is in serious doubt
aeon.co
NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before
A NASA spacecraft aims to fly closer to the sun than any object sent before.
Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate
Fresh corroboration of the perplexing observation that the universe is expanding more rapidly than expected has scientists pondering the cause - perhaps some unknown factor involving the mysterious cosmic components dark energy and dark matter.
Young Edmonton woman developing 3D printer for space, working for NASA | Globalnews.ca
For Madison Feehan the sky isn't the limit — it's the destination.
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Voyager 1 is still bringing us surprises from the very edge of our solar system
The spacecraft, located more than 24 billion kilometres away, was feared lost to the cosmic ocean after decades of travel. But, as Andrew Griffins writes, thanks to a daring feat of human ingenuity from Nasa scientists, the Voyager continues to bring us crucial insights from outer space
www.independent.co.uk
4 Planets Will Align in the Sky Every Night of January—Here's How to See the Display
See Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars appear in the night sky this month.
By Sydney Wingfield
January 6, 2025
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See Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars appear in the night sky this month.
By Sydney Wingfield
January 6, 2025
4 Planets Will Align in the Sky Every Night of January—Here's How to See the Display
Four planets—Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars—will be in alignment each night throughout the month of January, here's what to know.
24 Fascinating Facts About the Solar System
Here are 24 out-of-this-world facts about the corner of space that’s home to Earth.
‘Planetary parade’ will see six planets align in rare spectacle
Celestial spectacle will not be repeated for another 400 years
Anthony Cuthbertson
17 January 2025
www.independent.co.uk
Celestial spectacle will not be repeated for another 400 years
Anthony Cuthbertson
17 January 2025
How to see rare ‘planetary parade’ in UK this weekend
Celestial spectacle will not be repeated for another 15 years
www.independent.co.uk
‘Planetary parade’ will see six planets align in rare spectacle
Celestial spectacle will not be repeated for another 400 years
Anthony Cuthbertson
17 January 2025
How to see rare ‘planetary parade’ in UK this weekend
Celestial spectacle will not be repeated for another 15 years
A Light Echo From a Supernova Has Illuminated Interstellar Gas and Dust
Learn about the thermal light echo, observed by NASA, that causes intricate layers of interstellar gas and dust to emit an infrared glow.
www.discovermagazine.com
Two Lunar Landers Have Embarked On a Journey To the Moon
Learn about the two missions that are en route to the moon and find out what the companies behind them hope to learn from experiments on the lunar surface.
www.discovermagazine.com
Another Delay Postpones NASA Astronauts' Return to Earth in 2025
Learn how NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore got stuck on the International Space Station, and why their return to Earth has been delayed again.
www.discovermagazine.com
University of Regina students recognized by NASA for winning app challenge
NASA has recognized ten global winners in their 2024 Space App Challenge and a group of University of Regina students are among those victorious.
There Might Be an Ice Giant Planet Hiding in Our Solar System
The odds are low, but not zero, that another world lurks in the distant Oort cloud.
How the scientists of the 1960s turned the Moon into a place | Aeon Essays
For most of history, the Moon was regarded as a mysterious and powerful object. Then scientists made it into a destination
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Scientists Simulated a Quantum Apocalypse. Then the Universe Disappeared.
Luckily “false vacuum decay” would take millions of years to occur, if it happens at all.
11 Scientific Advancements Inspired by Sci-Fi Stories
Read up on these tales while we wait for teleportation beyond the quantum level.
Webb telescope observes violence around Milky Way’s central black hole
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is providing the best look yet at the chaotic events unfolding around the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy, observing a steady flickering of light punctuated by occasional bright flares as material is drawn inward by its enormous...
This city-killer asteroid's chance of hitting Earth in 2032 keeps rising
The chance that a city-killer asteroid will impact Earth in 2032 is steadily rising. Here's what you need to know.
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Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky Way
Fast-moving stars in the Milky Way indicate there could be a supermassive black hole in the neighboring Large Magellanic Cloud—something that has never been detected in a smaller galaxy.
Candy-colored atoms shine in new image of the Veil Nebula
The star that exploded to create this cosmic wonder was about 20 times bigger than our sun.
www.popsci.com
INVESTIGATIONS: Government UFO Cover-Up Exposed! Ex-Military Pilot Whistleblower Lifts Lid On 'Secret Program That's Been Harvesting Alien Technology'
A government UFO 'cover-up' has been 'exposed' by an ex-military pilot whistleblower who says they have details of a secret program set up to harvest advanced alien technology.
What to Know About the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse
A dramatic sky show will play out on March 13 and 14. Here's how to see the total lunar eclipse.
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Lunar eclipse: Images from around the world
Photographers captured stunning glimpses of a total lunar eclipse that graced the skies over large swaths of North America and South America.
'Alien' Spotted on International Space Station as SpaceX Crew FINALLY Docks to Rescue Stranded NASA Astronauts After Their Traumatic Nine Months Marooned in the Stars
The crew, including NASA astronaut Nick Hague, experienced a unique extraterrestrial welcome as Hague donned an alien mask for their arrival.
UFO whistleblowers testify to the presence of aliens here on EARTH
UFO whistleblowers have testified that aliens are not only real but are already among us here on Earth, in a coverup representing '80 years of lies and deception'.
Flight chaos as Elon Musk's rocket explodes and debris falls to earth
It marked a disappointing end to what appeared to be a successful launch, as the billionaire works toward his goal of sending humans to Mars.
Swollen eyeballs, baby-like skin, and the overview effect: how astronauts feel when they return to earth
As Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare to come home after their unexpected nine-month ISS stay, here is what they may experience
Watch: Dolphins surround Dragon capsule after successful splashdown
Nasa commentators joked the aquatic mammals are an "honorary part of the recovery team" attending to the capsule.
www.bbc.com
Astronauts splash down on Earth after extended stay in Space
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have landed near Tallahassee, Florida after a 286-day mission at the International Space Station.
www.bbc.com