Scientists Are Having a Hard Time Observing the Sun Right Now
A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal tells us that the Sun may be tossing explosive plasma spirals called flux ropes at us. If that’s the case, we wouldn’t ...
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A Massive ‘Great Wave’ in Our Galaxy Is Literally Pushing Stars Around
According to new images from the European Space Agency’s recently shuttered Gaia telescope, objects in our Milky Way galaxy are getting shoved out of the way by a gigantic wave ...
NASA Says Earth Is Getting Darker—Here’s What That Means for the Future
Things have been getting darker on planet Earth for the past two decades. Yes, that can generally be applied to the state of humanity. But it is more literally applicable ...
7 Space Mysteries That Keep Scientists Up at Night
The deeper we stare into space, the more it feels like it’s staring back. Every new breakthrough adds detail but never meaning, as if the universe is running an experiment ...
Mysterious Comet Might Explain a Signal Beamed at Earth 48 Years Ago
You may be familiar with the famous “Wow!” signal. If you’re not familiar with the story, back in 1977, a radio telescope at Ohio State University detected a 72-second radio ...
This Startup Wants to Deliver Your Packages Straight From Space
If you’ve ever dreamed of having your packages delivered from space, your dream may soon be realized. How? With a space capsule designed to carry 500 pounds of stuff wherever ...
5 tasteful fall decorations to add to your home, and 3 tacky ones to skip, according to an interior designer
Pumpkins are a popular item for fall decor in the US.AdamJohnHurley/ShutterstockInterior designer Ashley Childers shared her favorite fall decor pieces and which ones to skip."I see people go overboard with ...
‘Invisible’ Asteroids Near Venus Could Devastate Earth
The universe is full of things that can kill us, but the most unsettling threats are the ones we can’t see. Astronomers say there may be hundreds of asteroids hiding ...
NASA’s First Crewed Mission to the Moon in 50 Years Set for Early 2026
The impetus for our space race with Russia, which culminated in Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon, seems to have returned. This time, there’s a new opponent: China. We’re ...
Venus Might Have Giant Underground Tunnels—Here’s What That Means
For decades, we’ve known that the underground tunnels gouged out by lava, known as lava tubes, have existed here on Earth. They can also be found on the Moon and ...
