The Euclid spacecraft will transform how we view the 'dark universe'

A spacecraft set to launch this year will throw a spotlight on the mysterious ‘dark side’ of the universe.

Robert Nichol, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, University of Surrey • conversation
May 5, 2023 ~7 min

AI is helping astronomers make new discoveries and learn about the universe faster than ever before

Artificial intelligence tools are making waves in almost every aspect of life, and astronomy is no different. An astronomer explains the history and future of AI in understanding the universe.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
May 3, 2023 ~8 min


May 5, 2023, lunar eclipse will be a subtle show of astronomical wonder

Not all lunar eclipses are alike. An astronomer explains the science behind the slight dimming of the Moon on May 5, 2023.

Shannon Schmoll, Director of the Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University • conversation
May 3, 2023 ~6 min

In a first, astronomers spot a star swallowing a planet

Earth will meet a similar fate in 5 billion years.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
May 3, 2023 ~7 min

Meet ‘Scary Barbie,’ a black hole tearing apart a giant star

"Discoveries like this really open our eyes to the fact that we are still uncovering mysteries and exploring wonders in the universe..."

Brittany Steff - Purdue • futurity
May 2, 2023 ~6 min

New look at planet-forming ‘donut’ is most detailed yet

A new study presents the most detailed image ever of the inner region of planet forming disks that resemble dusty infrared donuts.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
May 1, 2023 ~5 min

Astronomers detect the closest example yet of a black hole devouring a star

The event was spotted in infrared data — also a first — suggesting further searches in this band could turn up more such bursts.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
April 28, 2023 ~8 min

Back to the Moon: A space lawyer and planetary scientist on what it will take to share the benefits of new lunar exploration - Podcast

A US-led coalition and China are both planning to establish bases on the Moon. How the two nations will navigate actions on the Moon and how other countries will be involved is still unclear.

Nehal El-Hadi, Science + Technology Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation • conversation
March 23, 2023 ~6 min


Scrappy SBUDNIC satellite hitched a ride to space

Students got a once-in-a-lifetime chance to design and build their own satellite to be launched into space. They call it SBUDNIC.

Juan Siliezar-Brown • futurity
March 22, 2023 ~9 min

Team detects neutrinos created by particle collider for the first time

The first detection of neutrinos made by a particle collider could reveal more about the nature of the universe's most abundant particle.

Lucas Van Wyk Joel-UC Irvine • futurity
March 21, 2023 ~5 min

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