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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
Add EarthSky to the home screen on your phone!
Add EarthSky to the home screen on your phone for easy access to our stories and night sky information. Here's how to do it!
May 3, 2023
Goodbye, Rock Friend! Mars rover loses pet rock
Fans react as the Perseverance Mars rover loses its pet rock, Rock Friend, this week after more than a year together. Thanks for the ride, NASA!
April 22, 2023
UFO hearing in Senate: New videos but no hard evidence
The Senate held a new congressional UFO hearing on April 19, 2023. It focused on the Pentagon's program AARO but also revealed interesting new videos and data.
April 22, 2023
