Station Science Top News: August 29, 2024
Researchers used an interferometer that can precisely measure gravity, magnetic fields, and other forces to study the influence of International Space Station vibrations. Results revealed that matter-wave interference of rubidium gases is robust...
Carbon Nanotubes and the Search for Life on Other Planets
A NASA-developed material made of carbon nanotubes will enable our search for exoplanets—some of which might be capable of supporting life. Originally developed in 2007 by a team of researchers led by Innovators of the Year John Hagopian and...
Some black holes have a 'heartbeat' — and astronomers may finally know why
A tiny fraction of known black holes emit X-ray signals that resemble a human "heartbeat." Now, new research may finally explain the strange phenomenon....
'A lot has changed': NOAA is rewriting the book on how to rank solar storms
NOAA is researching how to update its Space Weather Scales and how it can better communicate its space weather forecasts with the public and government agencies....
Artemis 3 astronauts will walk on the moon with 4G-equipped spacesuits
Artemis 3's astronauts will wear spacesuits equipped with 4G connectivity — the same 4G that makes up the majority of Earth's mobile phone networks today....
Satellites are making the night sky brighter — as a launch site, New Zealand has a duty to combat light pollution
New Zealand's rapidly growing space industry, driven by private ventures, faces challenges with light pollution affecting Indigenous astronomy. Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is crucial....
Stick to the shade in new extended 'Dune: Awakening' gameplay trailer (video)
A new gameplay trailer for Funcom's open-world survival video game, "Dune: Awakening"
'Unbreakable' quantum communication closer to reality thanks to new, exceptionally bright photons
Scientists build a new light source for quantum communications by combining existing technologies together to create a stronger and more robust quantum signal....
Star-packed Triangulum Galaxy shines in new Hubble Telescope image
The Triangulum Galaxy, the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, is shining with star formation in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope....
Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama review
"Now this is podracing!": The latest Lego Star Wars diorama might not be our favorite, but it's still got charm....
Heaviest antimatter particle ever discovered could hold secrets to our universe's origins
The newly found antiparticle, called antihyperhydrogen-4, could have a potential imbalance with its matter counterpart that may help scientists understand how our universe came to be....
Orion capsule used in abort test 'lands' at University of North Dakota
A space capsule that NASA used to learn more about safely launching astronauts to the moon has arrived at the University of North Dakota for a different type of education....
The pieces of NASA's next 3 Artemis moon missions head to Florida launch site (photos)
Pieces for the Artemis 2, 3 and 4 moon missions are all bound for NASA's Kennedy Space Center after manufacturing in the U.S. and in Europe. They'll journey by sea to get there....
'Warm Jupiter' exoplanet 300 light-years away found by amateur astronomers
A network of citizen scientists recently found a "warm" Jupiter 300 light-years from Earth that can reveal clues about how our own Jupiter and solar system evolved....
Astrophotographer captures Comet C/2023 E1 Atlas in rare encounter with Flying Bat and Squid Nebula
The detailed deep-sky image captured by astrophotographer Miguel Claro shows the dramatic scene unfolding at different wavelengths....
Astronomers discover oldest known eclipse reference in 6,000-year-old Hindu text
Astronomers combed through an ancient Hindu text and discovered that it referenced a total solar eclipse that occurred roughly 6,000 years ago, making it the oldest known mention of an eclipse....
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore reports 'strange noise' coming from Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, 'I don't know what's making it'
The eerie sound was likened to a pulsing sonar-like ping.
1 month until the annular solar eclipse 2024: Here's what you need to know
With just one month to go until the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, here is everything you need to know to prepare for the dazzling spectacle, either in person or online....
Ignite your curiosity for space at ESA Open Days 2024!
Best Alien comic books of all time
The perfect organism is as menacing on the pages as it is on the big screen. These are the must-read Alien comic books you should look out for....