Astronomers are worried about satellite constellations like Starlink
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is setting up a new center to tackle the problem of interference from satellite constellations......»»
Observations explore the properties of giant spiral galaxy UGC 2885
Astronomers have employed the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) to perform comprehensive multiwavelength observations of a large and massive spiral galaxy known as UGC 2885. Results of the observational campaign, published October 21 on the pre-p.....»»
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran missile fuel-mixing facilities, researchers say
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran missile fuel-mixing facilities, researchers say.....»»
Why do kids cheat? Is it normal, or should I be worried?
Everyone knows a kid who cheats at Monopoly or backyard cricket. Perhaps they have even cheated on a test at school......»»
Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at 2 secretive Iranian military bases
Satellite images show damage from Israeli attack at 2 secretive Iranian military bases.....»»
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities, researchers say
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities, researchers say.....»»
NASA Satellite Inspects Strange-Looking Cloud That Always Forms in Same Spot
NASA Satellite Inspects Strange-Looking Cloud That Always Forms in Same Spot.....»»
Are managers at risk in an AI-driven future?
Business leaders are increasingly worried about AI's disruptive effects on the future of work. Many workers fear job losses, but their anxiety also stems from the idea of AI making decisions about their work. Should we worry about a future with robot.....»»
Astronomers take a close look at a dandelion-shaped supernova and zombie star
In 1181, a new star shone near the Cassiopeia constellation for six months before disappearing. This event, recorded as a "guest star" by Chinese and Japanese observers almost a millennium ago, has puzzled astronomers for centuries. It is one of a fe.....»»
Astronomers discover a bright pulse that may be a fast radio burst
Searching for pulsars using the Large Phased Array (LPA) radio telescope, Russian astronomers have detected a bright pulse at a frequency of 111 MHz, which appears to be a fast radio burst event. The finding was reported in a research paper published.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 23: EVs get collateral damage from political attack ads
A study says 88 percent of political ads involving EVs are negative. The electric vehicle industry is worried about reputational damage. .....»»
China"s "Thousand Sails" joins Starlink as the latest mega-satellite constellation in orbit
With "Thousand Sails," China joins the race to fill up Low Earth Orbit with mega-satellite constellations......»»
Large Boeing Satellite Suddenly Explodes Into Pieces
Large Boeing Satellite Suddenly Explodes Into Pieces.....»»
A Boeing-built satellite just exploded in orbit
A Boeing-built satellite just exploded in orbit.....»»
Deadly spiders in Europe: How worried should we actually be?
If someone asked you to name a place with poisonous fauna, what would spring to mind? Perhaps Australia, with infamous snakes like the inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), or maybe Brazil, home to dreaded creatures like the yellow scorpion (Tity.....»»
NOAA releases imagery from world"s first operational space-based coronagraph
NOAA today shared the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), a powerful solar telescope onboard the new GOES-19 satellite. CCOR-1, the world's first operational, space-based coronagraph, began observing the sun's corona, the faint outerm.....»»
A Boeing-built satellite appears to have exploded in orbit
A satellite designed and built by Boeing appears to have exploded in orbit, for unknown reasons......»»
Observations explore the nature of stellar stream Icarus
Astronomers from Italy and Chile have investigated an accreted stellar stream named Icarus in the Milky Way's disk. Results of the study, detailed in a research paper published October 16 on the preprint server arXiv, yield crucial information regard.....»»
Combining satellite methods provides drought detection from space
Observing sites like the Amazon basin from space has underscored the capability of satellites to better detect signs of drought, according to a new study......»»
Satellite-derived data on artificial light at night indicate rapidly increasing industrial activities in the Arctic
More than 800,000 km2 of the Arctic were affected by human activity in 2013, according to an analysis of satellite-derived data on artificial light at night. On average, 85% of the light-polluted areas are due to industrial activities rather than urb.....»»
SpaceX launches 99th operational mission of the year
SpaceX knocked out its 99th operational flight of the year with a Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday night......»»