The Asteroid Foundation returns with Asteroid Day LIVE Digital from Luxembourg. This year, the event is a fully digital celebration of asteroid science and exploration. Panel discussions and one-on-one interviews with astronauts and world experts will be broadcast on 30 June 2020. Read more
Tag Archives: Astronomy
The star that won’t die
A three-year-long supernova is making astronomers reconsider how stars form and die. Continue reading
Dimming of star probably caused by dust, not alien structure: NASA
New research from NASA may have solved one of the most prevalent astronomy puzzles in recent years. Continue reading
Scientists complete 8-month isolation mission simulating life on Mars
A team of scientists have finally returned to civilization after completing a NASA-funded isolation experiment to simulate life on Mars. Continue reading
NASA gives sneak peek of ‘mission to touch the sun’
LAUREL, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES (SEPTEMBER 25, 2017) (REUTERS) – Scientists unveiled the Parker Solar Probe at a laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, on Monday (September 25), where the spacecraft is being prepared to make an unprecedented plunge into the sun’s atmosphere. Continue reading
Venus’ mysterious night side revealed for the first time
For the first time ever, scientists are studying Venus’ mysterious night side, and have found that it’s vastly different from its day side. Continue reading
Radio signals detected from distant galaxy
Astronomers last month reported detections of radio bursts from a far away galaxy. Continue reading
Full moon rises over Greece’s ancient temple, as partial lunar eclipse occurs
CAPE SOUNION, GREECE (AUGUST 7, 2017) (REUTERS) – A large full moon at its peak hovered over an ancient Greek temple on Athens’ southern coast on Monday (August 7) as a partial lunar eclipse took place.
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Saturn’s ocean-bearing moon could support life: NASA
NASA believes it has discovered oceans on Saturn’s moon Enceladus that could potentially support life. Continue reading
New York design firm plans out of this world skyscraper
There’s a bizarre new plan for what could be the world’s tallest building, and it’s literally out of this world. Instead of being built from the ground up, this futuristic skyscraper will be hanging down from the heavens.
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