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Kelly Kizer Whitt
Did alien technology crash in Pacific in 2014? Harvard astronomer says ‘maybe’
Did alien technology crash into the Pacific Ocean in 2014? Despite disagreement from colleagues, Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb says it's possible.
May 4, 2022
Harvard astronomer: Earthly spacecraft as alien artifacts
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb shares an analogy of how spacecraft sent from Earth might appear as alien artifacts on a different planet.
May 4, 2022
Venus and Jupiter conjunction: Look now
During the Venus and Jupiter conjunction, the two planets will appear only 1/2 degree or less apart just before sunrise. You can also spot Mars and Saturn.
April 28, 2022
Deborah Byrd to speak at Texas Star Party
Deborah Byrd, founder of EarthSky, will be giving a talk at the Texas Star Party on April 28, 2022. It will livestreamed on Facebook and available on YouTube.
April 27, 2022
Bird flu outbreak: Should you take down feeders?
A highly pathogenic bird flu is spreading among U.S. birds. Researchers originally recommended taking down feeders. Here's what they're saying now.
April 25, 2022
Micronovas are new! They’re small, but mighty
Astronomers using orbital and ground telescopes suddenly noticed stars that increase in brightness for only a few hours. They're calling them micronovas.
April 25, 2022
A new message to the stars? Beacon in the Galaxy
Scientists are planning a new message to the stars. The scientists would send binary code in radio waves of math, physics, our DNA, solar system and more.
April 21, 2022
Bumpy flight? Here’s how clouds affect air travel
Many types of clouds and even clear skies can produce a bumpy flight on an aircraft. But cumulonimbus are the most important clouds for airplanes to avoid.
April 14, 2022
Most distant galaxy yet discovered
An international team of scientists have discovered the farthest astronomical object ever seen. They believe HD1 is the most distant galaxy yet known.
April 10, 2022
Undulatus clouds look like wavy rows
Undulatus clouds look like wavy rows. They are formed from puffy or thin clouds and reside in the atmosphere high up, at mid-levels or closer to the ground.
April 7, 2022
