What? Wow! That New Asteroid Image from Lucy Just Got Even More Interesting
Lucy's images of asteroid Dinkinesh are the gift that keeps on giving. First, it was the discovery of a smaller…
How Einstein’s Daydream of Light Created Relativity
Einstein’s fascination with light, considered quirky at the time, would lead him down the path to a brand new theory…
What Can Slime Mold Teach Us About the Universe?
What can slime molds tell us about the large-scale structure of the Universe and the evolution of galaxies? These things…
Astronauts Could Wear a Device to Prevent Disorientation in Space
A recent study published in Frontiers in Physiology examines how vibrating wearable devices, known as vibrotactors, can be used to…
Curiosity has Seen its 4,000th Martian Sunrise
Not to make anyone feel old, but it's been over 11 years since NASA's Curiosity Rover landed on Mars. The…
Astronomers are Hoping to Detect Gravitational Waves Coming from Supernova 1987A
A supernova explosion is a cataclysmic explosion that marks the violent end of a massive star’s life. During the event,…
Enceladus has All the Raw Materials for Life
Saturn's ocean moon, Enceladus, is attracting increasing attention in the search for life in our Solar System. Most of what…
How to Make Asteroid Landings Safer
Landing safely on an asteroid is no mean feat. Despite several recent successes, there have also been notable failures -…
India Plans to Send Humans to the Moon by 2040
The Indian space program has been on a bit of a tear lately. Chadrayaan-3 was just the latest successful for…
Amateur Astronomer Restores a Classic Historic Refractor
An old refractor telescope sees a second life under the night skies, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated amateur…