Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not.
Both are equally terrifying.

— Arthur C. Clarke

Astronomy

Nanoplastics Make Up Most of the Ocean’s Plastic Pollution

Scientific American.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:30pm

Nanoplastics—particles smaller than a human hair—can pass through cell walls and enter the food web. New research suggest 27 million metric tons of nanoplastics are spread across just the top layer of the North Atlantic

Categories: Astronomy

Want $600 off the Unistellar eQuinox 2? This anti-Prime Day deal ends July 13

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:18pm
This is your last chance to get our best smart telescope with $600 off in this anti-Prime Day deal from BH Photo and Video.
Categories: Astronomy

Astronomers found a completely new type of plasma wave near Jupiter

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00pm
Observations from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveal that Jupiter’s strong magnetic field and the unique properties of its plasma can produce a truly novel kind of extraterrestrial wave near its poles
Categories: Astronomy

Astronomers found a completely new type of plasma wave near Jupiter

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00pm
Observations from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveal that Jupiter’s strong magnetic field and the unique properties of its plasma can produce a truly novel kind of extraterrestrial wave near its poles
Categories: Astronomy

Extreme Heat Endangers AI Data Centers

Scientific American.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00pm

A new analysis warns that AI facilities could be forced to stop operating because of water shortages and blackouts

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Silver Surfer proclaims Earth's doom in chilling new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' clip (video)

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00pm
'Your world will be consumed by The Devourer. There is nothing you can do to stop him.'
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ENDING TODAY: Break the streaming barrier with nearly $700 off NordVPN, four months free and an $50 Amazon voucher

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:41am
Want to stream anything, anywhere, in complete safety? Our exclusive NordVPN offer saves you up to $691, including four months free and a $50 Amazon voucher! But it ends today, so hurry!
Categories: Astronomy

You can still get one of the best budget binoculars for under $35 this Prime Day

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:32am
One of the best binoculars on the market and the best binoculars for kids, the Celestron Cometron 7x50, are now under $35 for Amazon Prime Day.
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Peculiar plant could help us reconstruct ancient Earth’s climate

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:00am
Something strange happens to water as it moves through the stems of horsetail plants – and this unique process provides valuable clues for understanding past and present ecosystems
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Peculiar plant could help us reconstruct ancient Earth’s climate

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:00am
Something strange happens to water as it moves through the stems of horsetail plants – and this unique process provides valuable clues for understanding past and present ecosystems
Categories: Astronomy

Ancient Tooth Proteins Rewrite the Rhino Family Tree—Are Dinosaurs Next?

Scientific American.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:00am

Molecules from the 20-million-year-old teeth of a rhino relative are among the oldest ever sequenced, opening tantalizing possibilities to scientists

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Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes show 2 sides of star cluster duo | Space photo of the day for July 10, 2025

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:00am
In a combined image from the two space telescopes, two star clusters shine in the darkness of space.
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Only $51! Last chance to grab this beginner telescope for great views of the full moon

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:20am
Perfect for families and kids — the Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ is now only $51, allowing you to enjoy views of the night sky without breaking the bank.
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Can AI Replace Air Traffic Controllers to Reduce Airline Accidents?

Scientific American.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:00am

Tests in London and Singapore could reveal whether AI can improve the safety of air travel

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Webb scratches under Cat’s Paw Nebula for third anniversary

ESO Top News - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:00am

To mark its third year of highly productive science, astronomers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to scratch beyond the surface of the Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a massive, local star-forming region.

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Trump names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:42am
Trump abruptly announced the appointment of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA Administrator as the U.S. Senate reviews the space agency's proposed budget.
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Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS might be the oldest comet ever seen

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:33am
Astronomers tracking an interstellar object flying through the solar system think it comes from a star at least 8 billion years old, almost twice the age of our sun
Categories: Astronomy

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS might be the oldest comet ever seen

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:33am
Astronomers tracking an interstellar object flying through the solar system think it comes from a star at least 8 billion years old, almost twice the age of our sun
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Are you a Canon fan? These anti-Prime deals save you hundreds off top models including R8, R5 II and R6 II

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:21am
Walmart is serving up some hot anti-Prime Day deals on Canon EOS R cameras with hundreds of dollars off the best models!
Categories: Astronomy

Why scientists are so excited about the newfound interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (op-ed)

Space.com - Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:00am
The scientific and cultural impact of 3I/ATLAS over the coming months and years will serve as an exemplar of what astronomy can learn and why it matters.
Categories: Astronomy