We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

— Oscar Wilde

Astronomy

In the city, anyone can be a naturalist-explorer

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 2:00pm
By opening their eyes and hearts to the many distinctive – but overlooked – urban habitats, city dwellers can reconnect with nature, says Menno Schilthuizen
Categories: Astronomy

A controversial book about human diversity shows how biology unites us

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 2:00pm
From race and IQ to sex and gender, Herman Pontzer's new book Adaptable is an ambitious and enjoyable exploration of how understanding ourselves better can help us bridge divides
Categories: Astronomy

Rats come one step closer to becoming snobby and pretentious

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 2:00pm
Feedback is pleased to discover the latest research into the wine-identifying abilities of rats, but feels the rodents still have a long way to go before they are truly obnoxious to be around
Categories: Astronomy

In the city, anyone can be a naturalist-explorer

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 2:00pm
By opening their eyes and hearts to the many distinctive – but overlooked – urban habitats, city dwellers can reconnect with nature, says Menno Schilthuizen
Categories: Astronomy

A controversial book about human diversity shows how biology unites us

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 2:00pm
From race and IQ to sex and gender, Herman Pontzer's new book Adaptable is an ambitious and enjoyable exploration of how understanding ourselves better can help us bridge divides
Categories: Astronomy

The Ozempic era is only just beginning

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 2:00pm
In the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications and society at large
Categories: Astronomy

The Ozempic era is only just beginning

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 2:00pm
In the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications and society at large
Categories: Astronomy

Strange sphere-studded rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover

Space.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 2:00pm
NASA's Perseverance rover has encountered another rock on Mars that has left scientists puzzled.
Categories: Astronomy

Why do giraffes have spots? Not for the reason you might think

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 1:00pm
The size and shape of a giraffe’s spots seem to influence how well the animals survive when temperatures get hotter or colder than normal
Categories: Astronomy

Why do giraffes have spots? Not for the reason you might think

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 1:00pm
The size and shape of a giraffe’s spots seem to influence how well the animals survive when temperatures get hotter or colder than normal
Categories: Astronomy

Mini-Satellite Sends Encrypted Quantum Message a Record-Breaking Distance

Scientific American.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 1:00pm

Scientists in China have transmitted encrypted images a record 12,900 kilometers, paving the way for quantum messaging anywhere on Earth

Categories: Astronomy

Strange red nova deaths of shrouded stars investigated by 'stellar Sherlocks'

Space.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 1:00pm
A group of stellar Sherlocks have solved the mystery of red transient objects that appear and fade in the sky, linking them to the total explosive death of stars.
Categories: Astronomy

1st images of elusive auroras on Neptune revealed by James Webb Space Telescope

Space.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:36pm
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have captured direct images of Neptune's elusive auroras for the first time.
Categories: Astronomy

Norman Rockwell Commemorates Gemini Program with Grissom and Young

NASA Image of the Day - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:36pm
Astronauts John Young and Gus Grissom are suited for the first flight of the Gemini program in March 1965. NASA loaned Norman Rockwell a Gemini spacesuit in order to make this painting as accurate as possible.
Categories: Astronomy, NASA

Top Math Prize Recipient Wedded Algebra and Calculus to Found a New Field

Scientific American.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:30pm

Masaki Kashiwara, this year’s Abel Prize winner, co-founded a new field of mathematics called algebraic analysis

Categories: Astronomy

Marvel reveals colossal ' Avengers: Doomsday' cast in surprise livestream as production begins, classic X-men lead the charge (video)

Space.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:25pm
Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling again, as Avengers: Doomsday is finally in production and has unveiled its complete roster.
Categories: Astronomy

An early hint of cosmic dawn has been seen in a distant galaxy

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:00pm
A galaxy inside a bubble may be evidence that the universe was starting to become transparent 330 million years after the big bang
Categories: Astronomy

An early hint of cosmic dawn has been seen in a distant galaxy

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:00pm
A galaxy inside a bubble may be evidence that the universe was starting to become transparent 330 million years after the big bang
Categories: Astronomy

Webb sees galaxy mysteriously clearing fog of early Universe

ESO Top News - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:00pm

Using the unique infrared sensitivity of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, researchers can examine ancient galaxies to probe secrets of the early Universe. Now, an international team of astronomers has identified bright hydrogen emission from a galaxy in an unexpectedly early time in the Universe’s history. The surprise finding is challenging researchers to explain how this light could have pierced the thick fog of neutral hydrogen that filled space at that time.

Categories: Astronomy

Courts Are Rejecting Politicized Attacks on Care for Trans Kids

Scientific American.com - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 11:30am

Gender-affirming care attacked by right-wing groups is being reaffirmed by medical reviews and in the courtroom

Categories: Astronomy