[ad_1] With NASA’s Eyes on the Earth web app, you can follow the US-European satellite as it orbits the globe, collecting critical measurements of our changing planet. When Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich was encapsulated in the payload shroud of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, it was the last time human eyes looked closely at the satellite. … Read more
[ad_1] Astronomers are now looking forward to tonight’s event when the Moon and Mars will pass close to each other. Tom Kerss, who hosts the Star Signs: Go Stargazing podcast, said: “The Moon, meanwhile, is approaching closely with Mars this week, forming a conjunction Wednesday night as it passes south of the red planet. among … Read more
[ad_1] The Gale crater on Mars contained a lake, or a series of lakes, a few billion years ago. The streams once emptied into this lake. Now, new evidence from the Curiosity rover suggests giant flooding has passed through this region as well. Computer generated image via Flickr user Kevin Gill. Check out more computer … Read more
[ad_1] By Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador You may have read this week an “asteroid the size of the largest building in the world rushing toward Earth at over 56,000 mph.” Some news sites even add “NASA confirms”. Most of these things are technically correct, but the most important point is left out. Asteroid 153201 (2000 … Read more
[ad_1] RALEIGH, NC – Fossils can sometimes give humans a little glimpse into prehistoric times. However, a giant find in the United States gives scientists a startling look at two of the most famous dinosaurs of the time. Scientists have revealed the world’s first complete T-rex skeleton – found after his death in a deadly … Read more
[ad_1] Illustration showing a multi-layered conceptual model of the mechanism for transporting fresh groundwater from land to sea in Hawaii. Credit: University of Hawaii According to a University of Hawaii study with important implications for volcanic islands around the world, twice as much fresh water is stored off the island of Hawaii. A large freshwater … Read more
[ad_1] Through multiple robotic missions that explored the atmosphere, surface and geology of Mars, scientists have concluded that Mars was once a much hotter and humid place. As well as having a thicker atmosphere, the planet was actually warm enough that running water could exist on the surface in the form of rivers, lakes, and … Read more
[ad_1] A Falcon 9 launch can typically carry around 60 Starlink satellites. SpaceX SpaceX launched the 16th batch of its Starlink broadband satellites from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Tuesday evening, setting a record for its Falcon 9 rockets. Stimulating a new group of its routers into orbit has become a matter of routine for … Read more
[ad_1] An international team of scientists suggests that the accelerated expansion of the Universe could be caused by a mysterious substance called “quintessence” that permeates the cosmos. The tentative hypothesis could offer tantalizing new clues to the nature of dark energy, the mysterious force physicists believe is responsible for the increasing speed at which the … Read more
[ad_1] Scientists published an article discussing the possibility of using particles projected into the atmosphere to reduce sunlight and calm global warming. The plan would reduce the chances of a severe drought by up to 90%, the researchers said. Global geoengineering could save humanity, or potentially create even more problems. Hey, so you know the … Read more