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X-ray quasi-periodic eruptions detected in the galaxy RX J1301.9+2747
Astronomers have performed observations of a galaxy known as RX J1301.9+2747 using ESA's XMM-Newton spacecraft. The study unveiled three strong and rapid X-ray quasi-periodic eruptions (QPEs) in the nucleus of...
Meteorite observation network sets out to catch a falling star
British scientists are turning their eyes to the skies to track meteorites before they land on UK soil—and they're looking for volunteers to help them recover the space rocks whenever...
Ultrared, dusty star-forming galaxies in the early universe
Star formation takes place within natal clouds of dust and gas that absorb much of the emitted ultraviolet and optical radiation but which also block these regions from optical view. In recent decades,...
Scientists seize rare chance to watch faraway star system evolve
At only 1% the age of the sun, the DS Tuc binary system shows us how a planet might naturally develop before its orbit is disturbed by external forces.
Meet LUVOIR, which might become NASA's next big space telescopes
NASA faces a difficult choice: What does the agency want to select as its next big space telescope, the instrument that will shape scientists' research in the 2040s?
Star maps through the ages: A Q&A with the author of 'The Sky Atlas'
Sure, humans have looked to the stars for millennia, but it's still difficult to step into the shoes of all those people.
See Mars with Jupiter and Saturn in the dawn sky in March
This is a good week to check out progress of the planet Mars as it continues toward an unusually close approach to the Earth in early fall.
NASA images show fall in China pollution over virus shutdown
NASA satellite images show a dramatic fall in pollution over China that is "partly related" to the economic slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, the space agency said.
Frances Arnold on founding a company: ‘Building the right teams is critical'
Nobel Prize winner wants to solve real-world problems with directed evolution
'Sopranos' stars to host podcast
Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa have announced they are starting up a rewatch podcast called "Talking Sopranos."
'Dispatches From Elsewhere' was Jason Segel's search for transcendence
Jason Segel says he created "Dispatches From Elsewhere" during a transitional time in his career and life. Segel stars with Sally Field in the drama premiering Sunday on AMC.
'Dispatches From Elsewhere' was Jason Segel's search for transcendence
Jason Segel says he created "Dispatches From Elsewhere" during a transitional time in his career and life. Segel stars with Sally Field in the drama premiering Sunday on AMC.
Northeast to ride weather roller coaster for first week of March
Spring will feel like it is in full bloom for the first few days of March, but how long with the mild conditions last in the Northeast?
Astronomers spot hundreds of baby stars and planet-forming disks
Astronomers have imaged more than 300 newborn stars, revealing new clues about the early stages of star formation and the birth of planets.
'Dispatches From Elsewhere' was Jason Segel's search for transcendence
Jason Segel says he created "Dispatches From Elsewhere" during a transitional time in his career and life. Segel stars with Sally Field in the drama premiering Sunday on AMC.
Foul weather delays Astra's 1st DARPA Launch Challenge liftoff in Alaska
Stealthy startup Astra hoped to win $2 million with its first-ever orbital launch today (Feb. 29), but Mother Nature prevented the DARPA Launch Challenge liftoff.
SpaceX's Starship SN1 prototype appears to burst during pressure test
SpaceX's latest prototype for its massive Starship rocket appeared to burst during a pressure test late Friday (Feb. 28), blowing apart.
Data centers use less energy than you think
Using the most detailed model to date of global data center energy use, researchers found that massive efficiency gains by data centers have kept energy use roughly flat over the...
Coronavirus: Nasa images show China pollution clear amid slowdown
Nasa says major decreases in nitrogen dioxide levels are "at least partly" linked to the outbreak.
'Starter' Earth grew in a flash. Here's how the planet did it.
Proto-Earth was on a fast track to planet formation.
Elon Musk approves of the US Space Force, eyes 'Star Trek' potential
SpaceX's billionaire founder and CEO said he's onboard with the sixth branch of the U.S. military, which President Donald Trump officially established in December 2019.
Astra to loft 1st mission for DARPA Launch Challenge today: Here's how to watch live
The stealthy startup Astra aims to win $2 million with its first-ever orbital launch today (Feb. 29), and you can watch the liftoff live.
Southwest Valley Constructors receives $175.4M for border wall in Texas
Southwest Valley Constructors was awarded a $175.4 million contract for border wall construction in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, the Pentagon announced Friday.
Smithsonian Open Access launches with space artifact 2D and 3D images
The Smithsonian has just relinquished its claim on hundreds, if not thousands of space artifacts.
Physicists model the supernovae that result from pulsating supergiants like Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse has been the center of significant media attention lately. The red supergiant is nearing the end of its life, and when a star over 10 times the mass of...
Iron 'whiskers' found covering Itokawa asteroid samples
Scientists have found iron "whiskers" on particles from the asteroid samples returned by the Japanese space agency's Hayabusa mission.
'Friends' star Courteney Cox will shoot a horror comedy pilot for Starz
Courteney Cox will star in the horror comedy pilot "Shining Vale" on Starz, the cable network announced Friday.
Boeing defends Starliner space capsule ground tests after problematic debut flight
After Boeing's CST-100 Starliner failed to reach the International Space Station in an uncrewed test flight in December, NASA has raised some serious questions about the company's ability to safely...