Astronomers Map the Shape of a Black Hole’s Corona for the First Time
If you were lucky enough to observe a total eclipse, you are certain to remember the halo of brilliant light around the Moon during totality. It’s known as the corona,…
‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 5 episode 5: What’s the problem with Starbase 80?
The crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos visits a “cursed” Starbase in ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 5 episode 5.
‘Hawking radiation’ may be erasing black holes. Watching it happen could reveal new physics.
Primordial black holes may be exploding throughout the universe. If we can catch them in the act, it could pave the way to new physics, a study suggests.
AI takes aim at tedious tasks in government contracting
The newer generation of AI tools is specifically designed to navigate the complex world of government contracting, where security protocols are strict and the stakes are high, as a single…
Yes, Virginia, The Universe is Still Making Galaxies
Despite the fact that our universe is old, cold, and well past its prime, it’s not done making new galaxies yet. Galaxy formation first got started when our universe was…
China launches first Haiyang-4 oceanography satellite
HELSINKI — China conducted its 55th orbital launch of 2024, sending the Haiyang-4 (01) oceanography satellite into a near polar orbit. A Long March 4B rocket lifted off at 5:42…
Our Breathtaking Cosmos: New Zealand Astrophotography Winners Announced
The New Zealand Astrophotography Competition showcases and recognizes some of the most stunning images of the southern hemisphere’s night sky. This year, photographers from across New Zealand have captured some…
Denmark signs Artemis Accords
Denmark is the latest country to john the Artemis Accords, the 48th country to sign the document outlining best practices for sustainable space exploration. The post Denmark signs Artemis Accords…
Rocket Lab signs first Neutron launch customer
Rocket Lab says it has signed the first customer for its Neutron launch vehicle as the company pushes towards a mid-2025 first launch of the vehicle. The post Rocket Lab…
NASA and Roscosmos disagree on cause and severity of ISS air leak
NASA and Roscosmos continue to disagree on the cause and severity of an air leak in the Russian segment of the International Space Station, one that NASA worries could lead…