Team finds new transient objects in ‘Christmas tree galaxy cluster’

Scientists have discovered 14 transient objects in a galaxy they've dubbed the "Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster."

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Nov. 13, 2023 ~4 min

Specialized training programs using sensory augmentation devices could prevent astronauts from getting disoriented in space

When you’re an astronaut landing on the Moon, you can’t rely on the same gravitational cues we have on Earth. But regimented training with sensory devices could one day prevent spatial disorientation.

Vivekanand Pandey Vimal, Research Scientist, Brandeis University • conversation
Nov. 10, 2023 ~10 min


Earth has many objects in orbit but definitely only one Moon – despite what some people think

Despite the distances involved, people as far apart as the UK and Australia can see the Moon at the same time.

Ian Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Physics, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 9, 2023 ~6 min

Boom in space tourism threatens to boost the amounts of space junk and climate emissions

Space junk and carbon emissions are just some of the problems with a boom in space travel.

Mike Lockwood, Professor of Space Environment Physics, University of Reading • conversation
Nov. 7, 2023 ~8 min

All-UK astronaut mission shows that private enterprise is vital to the future of space exploration

The agreement should give British astronauts more flights into space.

Simonetta Di Pippo, Director of the Space Economy Evolution Lab, Bocconi University • conversation
Nov. 3, 2023 ~8 min

NASA's robotic prospectors are helping scientists understand what asteroids are made of – setting the stage for miners to follow someday

Upcoming NASA missions will help scientists understand the composition of asteroids – which could inform companies one day hoping to commercially mine asteroids.

Valerie Payré, Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa • conversation
Nov. 2, 2023 ~6 min

If Venus had plate tectonics, could it have had life?

Venus may have had plate tectonics billions of years ago, a finding that opens the door for the possibility of early life on the planet.

Juan Siliezar-Brown • futurity
Oct. 27, 2023 ~8 min

Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements

Scientists have been searching Earth’s surface for superheavy elements too difficult to make in the lab, but now, many are looking to the skies instead.

Johann Rafelski, Professor of Physics, University of Arizona • conversation
Oct. 27, 2023 ~8 min


China Sends Its Youngest-ever Crew, Enters New Space Race

VOA Learning English • voa
Oct. 26, 2023 ~3 min

The Sun's activity cycle is reaching its peak early: knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star

A more active Sun could disable satellites and affect electrical grids on Earth.

Daniel Brown, Lecturer in Astronomy, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Oct. 26, 2023 ~7 min

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