First interstellar comet may be the most pristine ever found
New observations with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) indicate that the rogue comet 2I/Borisov, which is only the second and most recently detected interstellar visitor to our Solar System, is one of the most pris.....»»
Here’s the truth about the ‘Halloween comet’ everyone is talking about
What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime naked-eye comet may have turned out to be nothing more than a cosmic tease. That’s because Comet C/2024 … The post Here’s the truth about the ‘Halloween comet’ everyone is talking.....»»
First details about Christopher Nolan’s mysterious new Tom Holland movie might’ve leaked
Interstellar, Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy, and Tenet are some of Christopher Nolan’s movies that I keep rewatching. And I’ll buy a ticket to any … The post First details about Christopher Nolan’s mysterious new Tom Holl.....»»
To truly understand the health of a lake, you must look well beyond its shoreline
On the surface, most of Canada's lakes and rivers look pristine. But below the surface, many are facing essential challenges to their health. Why? To better understand the health of Canadian lakes and rivers, we must look beyond the site itself to th.....»»
Pilot expeditions work to preserve the white shark in the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a paradise. Pristine waters and an incredible coastline spanning multiple continents are renowned the world over. Below those picturesque, and sometimes crowded, waters swims a legendary creature facing a treacherous and unce.....»»
Moonlight may hamper views of the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley"s comet
The Orionids—one of two annual meteor showers from Halley's comet—peak early Monday. A bright waning moon may make them difficult to spot......»»
Comet last seen in the Stone Age makes appearance over Earth
A comet that passes by Earth just once every 80,000 years has been spotted in the skies, but it may not survive for much longer......»»
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is from the Oort Cloud—the invisible bubble that"s home to countless space objects
The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the sun and eight planets as it extends trillions of miles into deep space......»»
SOHO spies bright comet making debut in evening sky
The ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) have captured images of the second-brightest comet to ever pass through its field of view during the spacecraft's nearly 29-year career......»»
Qobuz adds hi-res DSD and DXD tracks to its download store
Qobuz gives audiophiles access to pristine hi-res audio digital downloads......»»
NASA turns off another of Voyager 2’s instruments to save power
The Voyager spacecraft, launched in the 1970s, has turned off its plasma science instrument to save power for exploring interstellar space......»»
Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history
Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity (including farming and development), warming temperatures and stormy conditions have resulted in more frequent blooms of potentiall.....»»
NASA’s skywatching tips for October include a comet and Europa
NASA is back with its monthly update of what to look out for in the night sky over the coming weeks. And there's plenty to enjoy in October......»»
Solar Sails and Comet Tails: How Sunlight Pushes Stuff Around
It seems crazy, but light actually exerts a physical force on objects. It could power a new generation of spacecraft for deep-space missions......»»
Comet A3: How and when to see Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Stargazers will have the chance to spot what could be the most impressive comet of the year over the coming weeks......»»
Microplastic hotspots forming in offshore UK North Sea, researchers find
Microplastic pollution in the world's oceans is often illustrated through evocative images of wildlife caught within large items floating on the surface, or microplastics blending in among the sand on otherwise pristine beaches......»»
Fireworks forecast if comet survives risky sun flypast
A comet is expected to risk having its tail clipped on Friday by flying perilously close to the sun, promising fireworks next month should it survive the fraught flypast......»»
How to spot the ‘comet of the century’ next month
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is passing by the sun and will soon pass by Earth, and could be a spectacularly bright object by mid-October......»»
ISS astronauts enjoy front row seats for comet’s journey toward the sun
Astronauts aboard the space station are following the movement of a comet, using the opportunity to capture some remarkable photos and footage......»»
Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX, alleges “invasion” of land on US/Mexico border
Lawsuit: SpaceX took over "pristine" land CAH bought to stop Trump border wall. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Cards Against Humanity) Cards Against Humanity sued SpaceX yesterday, alleging that Elon Musk's firm illega.....»»
Scientists track plastic waste in pristine Canada marine park
Old tires, discarded cups, and cigarette butts litter the magnificent Saguenay Fjord, a marine protected area in eastern Canada that attracts belugas and other whales seeking respite......»»