A new possible explanation for the Hubble tension
The universe is expanding. How fast it does so is described by the so-called Hubble-Lemaitre constant. But there is a dispute about how big this constant actually is: Different measurement methods provide contradictory values......»»
Starlink explains why its FCC map listings are so different from reality
Starlink filings lump RV and home service together; SpaceX blames FCC system. Enlarge / A Starlink satellite dish. (credit: Starlink) SpaceX has offered a public explanation for why Starlink's actual service availability.....»»
Even Hubble’s seeing a growing number of satellite tracks
An analysis of past Hubble images shows an increasing number of satellite tracks. Enlarge (credit: NASA) A combination of space junk and a growing constellation of functional satellites like SpaceX's Starlink have astron.....»»
New framework on honest behavior suggests it is a process that goes beyond not lying
Most people value honesty while also recognizing that it is sometimes beneficial to be dishonest. This tension leads individuals to engage in behaviors that stretch the boundaries of honest behavior, such as strategically avoiding information, dodgin.....»»
Hubble captured a gorgeous image of a galactic seascape
NASA’s Hubble space telescope has captured a mesmerizing image of what the space agency calls a “galactic seascape.” The seascape in question is a jellyfish … The post Hubble captured a gorgeous image of a galactic seascape appeared first.....»»
Image: Hubble observes jellyfish galaxy JO201
A "jellyfish galaxy" with trailing tentacles of stars hangs in inky blackness in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. As jellyfish galaxies move through intergalactic space, gas is slowly stripped away forming trails that resemble ten.....»»
Problem of satellite trails marring Hubble images is growing worse
An international team of space scientists is drawing attention to the growing problem of satellite trails marring images taken by space-based telescopes such as Hubble. In their study, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, the group used data fr.....»»
Hubble captured a stunning video of NASA’s DART colliding with an asteroid
Hubble captured a stunning video of NASA’s DART colliding with an asteroid.....»»
Hubble captures a cosmic sea monster with this image of a jellyfish galaxy
This Hubble image shows a jellyfish galaxy, a galaxy type named for its larger main body with tendrils that float along after it like the sea creature......»»
Roman Space Telescope will survey the sky 1,000 times faster than Hubble
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch in 2027, will look at vast areas of space to help cosmologists understand the universe on a large scale......»»
Satellites like SpaceX’s Starlink are disrupting Hubble observations
Only a few Hubble observations are affected for now, but the problem is going to get much, much worse......»»
Hubble sees the dramatic collision of NASA’s DART spacecraft and an asteroid
NASA says the test has shown it is possible to deflect an asteroid if one were threatening Earth -- but only if it is spotted in time......»»
NASA’s DART impactor shows how planetary defense can work
Most of the orbital change came from the momentum carried away by debris. Enlarge / Hubble images of the debris plume. (credit: NASA, ESA, STScI, Jian-Yang Li) When the NASA DART mission slammed into a small asteroid, we.....»»
Sen. Mike Lee says his personal Twitter account was suspended
A personal Twitter account belonging to Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee was suspended without warning or explanation, according to the senator......»»
An enormous galaxy cluster warps spacetime in this Hubble image
Much of the universe is too far away for even powerful telescopes to observe -- so researchers make use of a natural occurrence called gravitational lensing......»»
Hubble observes gravitational lens of a massive galaxy cluster
A massive galaxy cluster in the constellation Cetus dominates the center of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This image is populated with a serene collection of elliptical and spiral galaxies, but galaxies surrounding the central.....»»
How linguistic diversity in English-language fiction reveals resistance and tension
Linguistic diversity, like other types of diversity, can enrich life. It's a truism that languages and cultures are closely allied. Some believe that language imposes its own unique perceptual grid on its users......»»
Russia announces its suspension from last nuclear arms agreement with the US, escalating nuclear tension
After decades of progress on limiting the buildup of nuclear weapons, Russia's war on Ukraine has prompted renewed nuclear tensions between Russia and the United States......»»
Hubble views a merging galactic trio
A spectacular trio of merging galaxies in the constellation Boötes takes center stage in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. These three galaxies are set on a collision course and will eventually merge into a single larger galaxy, d.....»»
Three galaxies are in the process of merging in this Hubble image
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a dramatic collision of three different galaxies......»»
Microsoft announces full support for virtualization of Windows on ARM through Parallels Desktop 18
While there have been various workarounds, there’s always been a bit of tension in building workflows and enterprise activities around running Windows through Virtualization software on Apple Silicon powered Macs. Today, Alludo (parent company of.....»»