"The large-scale homogeneity of the universe makes it very difficult to believe that the structure of the universe is determined by anything so peripheral as some complicated molecular structure on a minor planet orbiting a very average star in the outer suburbs of a fairly typical galaxy."

— Steven Hawking

Astronomy

You’ve been sold a giant myth when it comes to improving your health

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:00pm
Diet and exercise will only get you so far, but there is a magic bullet that could make us all live longer, says professor of global public health Devi Sridhar
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The secret of why Mars grew cold and dry may be locked away in its rocks

Space.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:00pm
As the sun grew hotter, so did Mars, prompting much of its atmospheric carbon dioxide to rain out and ultimately get locked up in rocks.
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Exoplanets that cling too tightly to their stars trigger their own doom: 'This is a completely new phenomenon'

Space.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:00am
Some planets take the expression "you're your own worst enemy" to the extreme — triggering stellar flares from their own parent stars by being too clingy.
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Former astronaut Terry Virts talks about his Senate run, Trump and the NASA budget in exclusive Space.com interview (video)

Space.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:00am
Space.com sat down recently with retired NASA astronaut Terry Virts to talk about space, politics and his run in Texas for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
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Interstellar visitor spotted hurtling through the solar system

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 9:24am
An object thought to have come from another star has been seen entering the solar system at high speed, and is expected to whip around the sun in the coming months
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Interstellar visitor spotted hurtling through the solar system

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 9:24am
An object thought to have come from another star has been seen entering the solar system at high speed, and is expected to whip around the sun in the coming months
Categories: Astronomy

Dust devils on Mars may spark lightning — possibly threatening NASA's Perseverance rover

Space.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 9:00am
Our Red Planet explorers may encounter a peculiar threat.
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SpaceX rocket sets reuse record on 500th Falcon 9 launch

Space.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 8:20am
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit today (July 2), on the 500th Falcon 9 rocket launch in the company's history.
Categories: Astronomy

For Dolphins, Echolocation May Be More Like ‘Touching’ Than ‘Seeing’

Scientific American.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:45am

Dolphins seem to “feel” their way across the sea with narrow, sweeping beams of sonar

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Northern lights may be visible in these 13 US states tonight as the sun hurls solar storm toward Earth

Space.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:06am
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.
Categories: Astronomy

Stunning image of a supernova reveals a dead star that exploded twice

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:00am
Pictures of a distant supernova remnant show two concentric rings, providing clear evidence that exploding white dwarf stars go boom twice in the blink of an eye
Categories: Astronomy

Stunning image of a supernova reveals a dead star that exploded twice

New Scientist Space - Space Headlines - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:00am
Pictures of a distant supernova remnant show two concentric rings, providing clear evidence that exploding white dwarf stars go boom twice in the blink of an eye
Categories: Astronomy

Could AI Make Drone Shows Less Technically Challenging?

Scientific American.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:00am

AI can allow engineers to focus on artistry over technical details for drone shows

Categories: Astronomy

Astronomers capture incredible 1st image of a dead star that exploded twice. How did it happen?

Space.com - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 5:00am
Astronomers have discovered the first evidence of a white dwarf wiped out by a double-detonation supernova, also providing space-lovers with stunning eye-candy.
Categories: Astronomy

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What do you see when you look into this sky?


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It's raining stars.


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Are these trees growing on Mars?


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Tidally locked in


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Big beautiful barred spiral


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