On Nov. 15, 2021, Russia destroyed one of its own old satellites using a missile…
Did a Black Hole Eating a Star Generate a Neutrino? Unlikely, New Study Shows
In October 2019, a high-energy neutrino slammed into Antarctica. The neutrino, which was remarkably hard to detect, peaked astronomers’ interest: what could generate such a powerful particle? Researchers traced the neutrino back…
Rerun of Supernova Blast Expected to Appear in 2037
It’s challenging to make predictions, especially in astronomy. There are however, a few forecasts astronomers can depend on, such as the timing of upcoming lunar and solar eclipses and the clockwork return…
SpaceX Inspiration4 Mission Will Send 4 People with Minimal Training into Orbit – and Bring Space Tourism Closer to Reality
On Sept. 15, 2021, the next batch of space tourists are set to lift off aboard a SpaceX rocket. Organized and funded by entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the Inspiration4 mission touts itself as…
How Special Are We?
The radioactive elements could have been blown onto the nascent solar system by a nearby exploding star (a supernova) or by the strong stellar winds from a type of massive star known…
Fast Changes Between the Solar Seasons Resolved by New Sun Clock
New solar cycle clock resolves timings of solar activity, revealing the long and the short of the Sun’s seasons. Research led by University of Warwick suggests the switching between seasons can be…
