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......»»
Giant impact could have formed the Moon more rapidly, scientists reveal in new simulations
Scientists from Durham University's Institute for Computational Cosmology used the most detailed supercomputer simulations yet to reveal an alternative explanation for the Moon's origin, with a giant impact immediately placing a Moon-like body into o.....»»
Energy crisis prompts German industry to reflect on decoupling
As tension with Russia rises, German suppliers have begun to reflect on autonomy and the the potential repercussions of decoupling from China. The German commerce media Markt und Mittestand reported that German economists and industry representatives.....»»
Hubble spots cocoon of gas protecting galaxy for the first time
Research using the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a protective shield which has kept two of our neighboring galaxies safe for billions of years......»»
NASA, SpaceX study boosting Hubble to extend its lifespan
NASA and SpaceX have agreed to study the feasibility of awarding Elon Musk's company a contract to boost the Hubble Space Telescope to a higher orbit, with a goal of extending its lifespan, the US space agency said Thursday......»»
SpaceX eyes mission to extend life of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope
SpaceX is working with NASA to explore the possibility of using its Dragon spacecraft to extend the life of the Hubble Space Telescope mission......»»
DART asteroid impact imaged by Webb and Hubble space telescopes
The Hubble and Webb telescopes captured DART smashing into an asteroid this week – the first time they've simultaneously observed the same celestial target......»»
Google Stadia is Shutting Down Soon
The service is scheduled to close down early next year. The post Google Stadia is Shutting Down Soon first appeared on Phandroid. Following several months of “will they, won’t they” tension, it seems that Google has finall.....»»
NASA and SpaceX are studying a Hubble telescope boost, adding 15 to 20 years of life
"It's doing great science as we speak." Enlarge / The crew of Polaris Dawn, from left: Scott Poteet, Jared Isaacman, Sarah Gillis, and Anna Menon, pose in front of SpaceX's Super Heavy rocket in South Texas. (credit: John Kraus/Polari.....»»
Russia demands an explanation after Apple removes its Facebook competitor from the App Store
VK said on its website that its apps, which include Mail.ru, VK Music, and Youla classifieds, are blocked by Apple but continue to work on devices that already have them installed. However, it did warn that there may be "be difficulties with notifica.....»»
Hubble detects protective shield defending a pair of dwarf galaxies
For billions of years, the Milky Way's largest satellite galaxies—the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds—have followed a perilous journey. Orbiting one another as they are pulled in toward our home galaxy, they have begun to unravel, leaving behin.....»»
Bright young star shoots out strange fan of material in Hubble image
Massive stars can go through epic changes when they are in their younger years, as this week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows......»»
Hubble images a gorgeous spiral galaxy with a brightly glowing heart
This Hubble image shows the galaxy NGC 1961, its spiral arms reaching out into the darkness and swirling around its bright and busy center......»»
Who Owns the Ocean"s Genes? Tension on the High Seas
Countries are struggling with how to share genetic code from myriad ocean creatures, which could lead to billion-dollar drugs.....»»
Hubble image shows two overlapping galaxies in cosmic coincidence
This week's Hubble image shows something of an optical illusion: two galaxies which appear to be colliding, but are in fact merely overlapping by chance......»»
Hubble gets a peek at how stars could have formed in the early universe
Hubble researchers shared an image of a cluster of stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud which can help us learn how stars were born when the universe was young......»»
Stars sparkle in various colors in this week’s Hubble image
Close out your week with a soothing view of the wonders of space, as provided by the Hubble Space Telescope......»»
Hubble revisits a funky irregular dwarf galaxy
This week's Hubble image shows an unusual, chaotic dwarf galaxy which defies categorization......»»
Thousands of stars press close together in stunning Hubble image
This week's Hubble image shows a dazzling globular cluster by the name of NCG 6540......»»
This colorful Hubble dreamscape is sculpted by newborn stars
The image from the Hubble Space Telescope this week is particularly dreamy and stunning, showing the bright colors and soft shapes of a Herbig-Haro object......»»
Google is using AI to make search result snippets better
When you search with certain queries on Google, the results will yield a featured snippet – a short paragraph giving you a quick explanation of whatever you were looking for. Sometimes it works great, and sometimes it misses the ball game compl.....»»