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4 asteroids named for amateur astronomer’s great-grandparents
Amateur astronomer Filipp Romanov has discovered four asteroids and they are now named for his great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers.
August 30, 2024
Kaboom! SpaceX rocket booster grounded after explosion
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster exploded on a droneship in the Atlantic. Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded the Falcon 9.
August 29, 2024
Did black holes make early galaxies blaze really brightly?
According to new analysis of observations by the Webb space telescope, early galaxies' extra brightness may come from the active black holes at their centers.
August 29, 2024
New SETI search goes beyond our Milky Way
A new SETI search for extraterrestrial intelligence, by astronomers in Australia, is the 1st of its kind. It looked for technosignatures in distant galaxies.
August 29, 2024
See 6 planets in late August and early September
Do you want to see 6 planets at once? Wake up before sunrise and start hunting! Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be easy. Learn how to find the others here.
August 28, 2024
Humpback whales manufacture and wield tools
Humpback whales create and manipulate bubble nets as tools. Alone and in groups, the whales use the nets to encircle prey and maximize their catch.
August 28, 2024
Measuring the speed of winds on Mars using sound
Scientists have developed a new technique - using the travel time of sound - to measure the speeds of winds on Mars with greater accuracy than ever before.
August 28, 2024
Svalbard is melting above the Arctic Circle
Svalbard is melting. These Norwegian islands are one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. Satellites witnessed rapid melt in the summer of 2024.
August 27, 2024
Ancient Mars lake was larger than any on Earth
Lake Eridania is our earthly name for the largest known Mars lake. This ancient lake was bigger than any lakes on Earth. Where did it go?
August 26, 2024
The passion flower is our flamboyant lifeform of the week
The passion flower plant is a gift for the senses. Its flowers are aromatic, abundant and colorful. And some types have an edible fruit.
August 26, 2024
