The April โPink Moonโ isnโt actually pink. This explainer breaks down its origins and why skywatchers in the Philippines see a normal full moon.
Bright Low-Orbit Satellites Are Becoming A Growing Problem For Astronomy
MANILA, Philippines โ Bright satellites orbiting close to Earth are increasingly threatening astronomical research, as a new study on Amazonโs internet satellites underscores a wider problem facing scientists worldwide. Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are designed to sit just a…
Webb Telescope Shows How โFire-bornโ Crystals End Up In Icy Comets
Astronomers may have finally solved a long-standing cosmic mystery: how minerals that require extreme heat end up inside comets formed in the coldest reaches of planetary systems. New observations from NASAโs James Webb Space Telescope show that crystalline silicatesโminerals forged…
When the International Space Station Falls, What Will We Really Lose?
When the International Space Station (ISS) makes its final fiery dive into the Pacific Ocean in 2030, it wonโt just be the end of a spacecraft โ itโll be the end of an era. For 30 years, this orbiting laboratory…
LOOK UP: A Strong Solar Storm Could Paint U.S. Skies with Northern Lights
A powerful solar storm is on its way to Earth, and if conditions line up just right, it could bring rare aurora displays farther south than usual across the United States on Tuesday night. Triggered by massive solar eruptions called…
Scientists Discover a Way to Generate Electricity from Earthโs Rotation
Scientists for decades have wondered: Could Earthโs immense rotational energy be harnessed to generate electricity? The idea seemed promisingโour planet spins through its own magnetic field, which, in theory, should induce an electric charge. But past attempts to capture this…
The ‘Impossible’ EmDrive is Out, But a New Challenger Has Entered the Ring
Back in 2001, British electrical engineer Roger Shawyer introduced something that made physicists do a double takeโthe EmDrive, a so-called โimpossible drive.โ Why impossible? Because it claimed to work without any propellant, seemingly flipping Newton and Einstein by defying the…
Why Horses Are Bioenergetic Superstars: The Secret Behind Their Unmatched Stamina
Horses have always been icons of speed, strength, and endurance, but their evolutionary journey is even more fascinating than their ability to dominate racetracks. Long before humans domesticated them, these magnificent animals evolved from dog-sized ancestors into the powerhouse equines…
Is There Life on Mars? A New Discovery Could Hold the Answer
For decades, scientists have scoured the surface of Mars for clues to one of humanityโs greatest questions: Are we alone in the universe? Now, NASAโs Curiosity rover has made a tantalizing discoveryโone that brings us a step closer to answering…
Seven Planets Align in the Night Sky in a Rare Celestial Show
Mark your calendars for 28 February, stargazers! A breathtaking celestial event is on the horizon as Mercury joins six other planetsโVenus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptuneโin a rare alignment visible in the night sky. This planetary parade isnโt just…
Scientists Discover a New Potentially Habitable Planet Orbiting a Sun-Like Star
Hold onto your hats, space enthusiastsโscientists have just found a new planet that might be able to support life! This exciting discovery, made by an international team of researchers, revolves around an exoplanet (thatโs a planet outside our solar system,…
Scientists Stunned by Mysterious Cosmic Signal From an Ancient Galaxy
Imagine this: a supercharged radio signal, zipping through space from billions of light-years away, finally lands on Earthโs radar. Itโs mysterious, powerful, andโwait for itโcomes from an ancient galaxy thatโs practically dead. Scientists are scratching their heads, and hereโs why.…
