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What is time, and why does it move forward?
What is time, and why does it move forward? Cosmologist Thomas Kitching of University College London explains how the arrow of time points to the future.
September 19, 2021
Planets are born in cosmic organic soups
Astronomers have found that planets form in cosmic soups of organic molecules. These soups have different ingredients, leading to a wide diversity of planets.
September 18, 2021
Sex in space: Time to talk about it?
Sex in space has been a taboo subject for decades. But, these authors point out, it'll be necessary for the survival of the human race.
September 17, 2021
Inspiration4: 1st all-civilian crew goes to space
SpaceX made history again on September 15, 2021, as it successfully launched Inspiration4, "the world’s first all-civilian mission."
September 16, 2021
SpaceX lasers define next era of Starlink technology
SpaceX lasers launched this week with a new batch of Starlink satellites marks a transition in tech for the satellite broadband network.
September 15, 2021
Rerun of a supernova blast expected 2037
Astronomers expect to see a rerun of a supernova blast, whose light traveled 10 billion years to reach us, in about the year 2037.
September 15, 2021
Moon, Saturn, Jupiter September 15 to 18
Watch for the moon, Saturn, Jupiter on September 15 to 18, 2021.
September 15, 2021
Impact on Jupiter surprises skywatchers
An impact on Jupiter has stargazers looking skyward to see if they can spot any lingering evidence of the September 13, 2021, event.
September 14, 2021
Missing impact debris mystery solved?
Where is the missing impact debris from the early solar system? A new study says it was probably vaporized into gas that subsequently escaped the solar system.
September 14, 2021
Mercury greatest elongation September 14, best for S. Hemisphere
Watch for Mercury from Southern Hemisphere locations in late August, through September, 2021. Meanwhile, from northerly latitudes, bring binoculars!
September 13, 2021
