Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people

— Carl Sagan

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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is about to totally transform astronomy

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 12:27pm
With the ability to scan the entire southern night sky every three days, the huge Vera C. Rubin Observatory could be about to start solving the mysteries of the universe, from dark matter to Planet Nine
Categories: Astronomy

The Vera Rubin Observatory is about to completely transform astronomy

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 12:27pm
With the ability to scan the entire southern night sky every three days, the huge Vera Rubin Observatory could be about to start to solving the mysteries of the universe, from dark matter to Planet Nine
Categories: Astronomy

How you breathe could reveal a lot about your health

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 12:00pm
Your breathing patterns are unique to you - and could be linked to your weight and mental health
Categories: Astronomy

Four science-based rules that will make your conversations flow

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 12:00pm
If you struggle with small talk or find it hard to express yourself, research by psychologist Alison Wood Brooks and others will help you master the art of conversation
Categories: Astronomy

Light has been made into a fluid that simulates space-time

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 11:00am
By using light to emulate the structure of space-time, researchers can better understand black holes – and the exotic objects that mimic them
Categories: Astronomy

Can any nation protect against a Ukraine-style drone smuggling attack?

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 6:20am
Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb showed how small, cheap drones can be smuggled into a country and used against expensive military hardware. Now, there are concerns that nations like the US and UK aren't ready to defend against a similar attack
Categories: Astronomy