The afterglow of an explosive collision between giant planets may have been detected in a far-off star system
The discovery provides a way to study the birth of an entirely new planet in real time.
Oct. 11, 2023 • ~7 min
NASA's Mars rovers could inspire a more ethical future for AI
AI poses a variety of ethical conundrums, but the NASA teams working on Mars rovers exemplify an ethic of care and human-robot teamwork that could act as a blueprint for AI’s future.
Sept. 21, 2023 • ~10 min
Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars
Space can damage everything from your cardiovascular and nervous systems to your mental health – long voyages can feel isolating for many.
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~8 min
NASA report finds no evidence that UFOs are extraterrestrial
Months after a military officer made sensational claims about unexplained objects in the skies, NASA released a report loosely outlining a scientific approach for analyzing UAP reports.
Sept. 15, 2023 • ~7 min
Heating and cooling space habitats isn't easy -- one engineering team is developing a lighter, more efficient solution
You can’t bring your AC to space, unfortunately, but innovative flow boiling and condensation research might lead to lighter, more efficient heating and cooling on spacecraft.
Sept. 14, 2023 • ~8 min
Space junk in Earth orbit and on the Moon will increase with future missions − but nobody's in charge of cleaning it up
Treaties meant to ensure sustainability in space don’t currently regulate private companies, and not every country has signed on to an agreement for sustainable space exploration.
Aug. 31, 2023 • ~8 min
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