The structure of the water ice also pointed in this direction. When water freezes at moderate temperatures, its molecules settle […]
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Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets
But anyone paying attention to the world of AI developments will recognize that we’ve become quite successful at tuning billions […]
Why large dogs age faster than small ones, and other October research highlights
Plus invisible tattoos, medieval skeleton gets an ID, trapping a single antimatter particle, and more. Big dogs tend to age […]
Once again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death
The Hubble Space Telescope still shines in the eyes of astronomers after 36 years in orbit, but it is not […]
Venus’ mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust
Skip to content A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties. Venus is shrouded […]
NASA squeezed Treasury, vibe coded, and broke the mold in bid to save Swift
“We did some really, really cool stuff. I’m absolutely gutted we weren’t able to get further.” Katalyst engineers attach Link […]
With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time
NASA’s PRIMA mission will use spare parts from Webb to do major science at a lower cost. Artist’s illustration of […]
Rings around a tiny body have changed over the past decade
Just to be safe, put two rings on it Chariklo is only about 250 km across, but it has two […]
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
“Black hole stars,” making cookies from plastic, tiny sound-powered drones, and more. Astronomers have discovered a “black hole star,” an […]
Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way’s central black hole
Over time, the orbit of the newly discovered star will depend on whether Sgr A* is spinning. Credit: ESO/GRAVITY/L. Calçada […]