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Frank Drake, SETI visionary, born on this date
May 28, 2023, would be the 93rd birthday of Frank Drake. He formulated the famous Drake equation in 1961, as a tool for contemplating alien civilizations.
May 28, 2023
World’s oldest human footprint identified in South Africa
Scientists have identified a footprint in South Africa as the oldest human footprint currently known. A member of Homo sapiens created it 153,000 years ago.
May 25, 2023
John F. Kennedy moon landing speech made 62 years ago
On May 25, 1961, John F. Kennedy addressed the U.S. Congress, inspiring a nation to a moon landing. The Apollo missions, and the dream of a return to the moon.
May 25, 2023
How AI is helping astronomers
AI is helping astronomers process the staggering amounts of data they receive from observatories. It's even making new discoveries based on theoretical objects.
May 23, 2023
Help spot asteroids! The Daily Minor Planet needs you
NASA's new project, the Daily Minor Planet, is asking for you to help spot asteroids. Find out how to help here and learn more about the project.
May 19, 2023
Media we love: The Doomsday Book
In this installment of Media we love, EarthSky editor Kelly Kizer Whitt recommends The Doomsday Book by Marshall Brain.
May 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence: Thoughts by astronomer Guy Ottewell
Renowned astronomer Guy Ottewell weighs in on artificial intelligence. Plus, apparently what AI says about him isn't accurate.
May 11, 2023
Great Pacific Garbage Patch: An abundance of life
An amazing thread on Twitter - from a scientist who studies life on the high seas - about the abundance of life in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
May 6, 2023
Twin tornadoes struck near Los Angeles yesterday
Twin tornadoes struck near Los Angeles on May 4, 2023. With winds up to 76 mph (120 kph), they damaged buildings and cars, and uprooted a tree.
May 5, 2023
Can aliens around nearby stars detect us?
A new study looked at whether aliens around nearby stars could detect the radio signals from Earth's cell phone towers. Learn what they found here.
May 4, 2023
