Advanced Civilizations Will Overheat Their Planets Within 1,000 Years
Earth's average global temperatures have been steadily increasing since the Industrial Revolution. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency…
Astronomers Find the Longest Black Hole Jets Ever Seen
Black holes often appear in science fiction movies, largely because elements of their existence are still a mystery. They have…
Second Generation Starlinks are 32 Times Brighter in Radio Wavelengths
Global internet access does seem like a worthy enterprise yet the rise of satellite megaconstellations there is a danger of…
There’s Water All Over the Moon
When you look at the Moon, you don't see any water on its surface. That doesn't mean there isn't any.…
Io’s Volcanoes are Windows into its Hot Interior
NASA's Juno spacecraft was sent to Jupiter to study the gas giant. But its mission was extended, giving it an…
Could Stars Hotter Than the Sun Still Support Life?
Astronomers have several classifications for stars: the Sun is a G-type star. As you go up the list, the next…
Slime Mold Can Teach Us About the Cosmic Web
Computers truly are wonderful things and powerful but only if they are programmed by a skilful mind. Check this out...…
Plants Would Still Grow Well Under Alien Skies
Photosynthesis changed Earth in powerful ways. When photosynthetic organisms appeared, it led to the Great Oxygenation Event. That allowed multicellular…
The Polaris Dawn Crew is Back on Earth
On September 15th, 2024, the Polaris Dawn crew returned to Earth after spending five days in orbit. The mission was…
Building a Worldwide Map of Light Pollution
As someone that has always lived in the UK countryside I am no stranger to the glory of a dark…