It is clear to everyone that astronomy at all events compels the soul to look upwards, and draws it from the things of this world to the other.

— Plato

Astronomy

Mind-reading AI can turn even imagined speech into spoken words

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:00pm
A brain-computer interface has enabled people with paralysis to turn their thoughts directly into words, requiring less effort than older techniques where a physical attempt at speech had to be made
Categories: Astronomy

Why no one can agree on what quantum physics really means

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 11:03am
For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a picture of our reality – or even whether that is possible
Categories: Astronomy

2024 saw a record-breaking number of dangerously hot and humid days

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 10:00am
As the planet heats up, the atmosphere is holding more moisture – and this is resulting in more days with weather conditions close to the limits of survivability
Categories: Astronomy

Living at high altitude may help ward off obesity

New Scientist Space - Cosmology - Thu, 08/14/2025 - 9:00am
Children seem to be less likely to be obese if they live at high altitude, which may be due to its effect on metabolism and appetite
Categories: Astronomy

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One of the all-time historic skyscapes occured in July 1054, when the


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