Astronomy
Do black holes hide the secrets of their ancestors?
We live in a cosmic void so empty that it breaks the laws of cosmology
We live in a cosmic void so empty that it breaks the laws of cosmology
COVID, Flu and RSV Vaccines Are Lifesavers. Why Aren’t More Older Adults Getting Them?
We need to do more to ensure older adults—including those living in long-term care facilities—are up to date on recommended vaccines
'Star Trek: Discovery' season 5 episode 3 'Jinaal' is a slow but steady affair
An ICU Nurse Explains the Vital Role of Family Caregivers in Loved Ones' Health
Family caregivers provide critical support and familiarity to patients, but can also experience burnout
How Parents Can Heal Rifts with Their Adult Children
Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly
Superfast drone fitted with new 'rotating detonation rocket engine' approaches the speed of sound
ESA accelerates the race towards clean energy from space
ESA accelerates the race towards clean energy from space
Why I watched the solar eclipse with my kids, a goose and 2,000 trees
8 Ways to Protect Wildlife Near Your Home
However much outdoor space you have, here’s how to use it for conservation
Colon Cancer Linked to Mouth Bacteria
Genomic research of Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from colon cancer tumors may help researchers develop future screening tests and cancer vaccines
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?
At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of extraterrestrial life
AI Recruiters Have Joined the Job Search. Who Are They Helping?
Small start-ups and big professional platforms are using AI to find and recruit new hires—but these tools can reinforce bias
Where Is Planet Nine? Its Hiding Places Are Running Out
The search for a mysterious planetary body beyond Neptune has narrowed down its possible location—if it exists at all
Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 review
Rocket Lab to launch NASA's new solar sail technology no earlier than April 24
Do Sperm Whales Have Culture?
As hard as it is to study these denizens of the deep, researchers have found some intriguing evidence to support the idea that “sperm whale culture” exists.
The Incredible Adventures of the Hera mission – The Missing Puzzle Piece
Meet Hera, our very own asteroid detective. Together with two CubeSats – Milani the rock decoder and Juventas the radar visionary – Hera is off on an adventure to explore Didymos, a double asteroid system that is typical of the thousands that pose an impact risk to planet Earth.
In September 2022 NASA’s DART spacecraft tested if it was possible to divert an asteroid by giving it a shove – and found out that it was! Important knowledge, should we wish to avoid going the same way as the dinosaurs. Astronomers can observe from afar how the smaller asteroid’s orbit has shifted since DART’s impact, but there is still a missing piece of the puzzle if we want to fully understand how ‘kinetic impacting’ works in practice. Suitable for kids and adults alike, this episode of ‘The Incredible Adventures of Hera’ explains why ESA’s asteroid detective and its CubeSat assistants need to get up close and personal to shine light on this cosmic mystery.
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