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Clouds of sand on distant worlds
Scientists in Ontario, Canada, published a new study about how clouds of sand (silicates) can form in the atmospheres of brown dwarfs and gas giant exoplanets.
July 17, 2022
July 22 Starlink launch: success!
SpaceX has five Starlink launches scheduled for the month of July 2022. Watch the fourth one that took place at 1:39 p.m. EDT on July 22.
July 15, 2022
What’s a pulsar? Why does it pulse?
A pulsar is a neutron star with its poles aimed toward Earth so that we can see the pulse of light resulting from the star's rapid spin and magnetic field.
July 15, 2022
Mars rover measures key life ingredient
For the 1st time, scientists measured the amount of organic carbon in rocks on Mars. NASA's Curiosity rover analyzed samples taken from ancient mudstones.
July 14, 2022
SpaceX assessing damage after Booster 7 explosion
A fuel explosion interrupted a static engine test of the SpaceX Starship super-heavy-lift vehicle.
July 13, 2022
Floating in Heaven: Rock’s tribute to Webb’s new images
Floating in Heaven - a new music video featuring Brian May - commemorates the July 12, 2022, unveiling of Webb’s first images.
July 12, 2022
4 more Webb images! Wow!
NASA released the much-anticipated first Webb images in July 12, 2022. Images and videos here.
July 12, 2022
1st Webb image: Farther, deeper, older light
Sneak peak of 1st Webb image! It shows a part of the universe more distant than anything seen before, captured in just 12.5 hours.
July 11, 2022
Whoosh! Speedy star orbits Milky Way black hole
Newly discovered speedy star S4716 is the fastest-known star orbiting our Milky Way's central black hole, which is called Sagittarius A*.
July 10, 2022
Habitable water worlds don’t have to be Earth-like
A new study from researchers in Europe shows how habitable water worlds don't need to be just like Earth. The results may help expand the search for alien life.
July 10, 2022
