Space

Dark matter may slow the rotation of the Milky Way’s central bar of stars 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 25, 2021
A cosmic analog of tree rings hints at how the bar’s spin slowed over time

By David Aragorn
NASA studying larger Mars helicopters 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 25, 2021
With the Ingenuity helicopter continuing to demonstrate its abilities on Mars, NASA engineers are examining concepts for larger, more capable rotorcraft that could be flown on future missions.

By David Aragorn
The Strawberry Moon: How, when to watch it 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 24, 2021
Stargazers around the world will be able to enjoy the glow of the Strawberry Moon on Thursday night.

By David Aragorn
‘Pack Ice’ Tectonics Reveal Venus’ Geological Secrets 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 24, 2021
A new analysis of Venus’ surface shows evidence of tectonic motion in the form of crustal blocks that have jostled against each other like broken chunks of pack ice. The movement of these blocks could indicate that Venus is still geologically active and give scientists insight into both exoplanet tectonics and the earliest tectonic activity on Earth.

By David Aragorn
Scientists identify 29 planets where aliens could observe Earth 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 24, 2021
Astronomers estimate 29 habitable planets are positioned to see Earth transit and intercept human broadcasts

By David Aragorn
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 23, 2021
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.

By David Aragorn
Xi congratulates Chinese astronauts aboard space station 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 23, 2021
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with three astronauts who are making the country’s space station their home for the next three months, and called their mission an important milestone in China’s space industry.

By David Aragorn
Scientists detect signatures of life remotely 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 22, 2021
It could be a milestone on the path to detecting life on other planets: Scientists under the leadership of the University of Bern and of the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS detect a key molecular property of all living organisms from a helicopter flying several kilometers above ground. The measurement technology could also open up opportunities for remote sensing of the Earth.

By David Aragorn
Venus has a gooey flowing mantle jostling crust chunks on its surface 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- June 22, 2021
Venus may still be geologically active today, which could mean that Earth’s planetary sibling is a good place for scientists to learn about early Earth and faraway worlds.

By David Aragorn
Hubble Space Telescope sidelined by issue with its 1980s computer 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology, Space
- June 21, 2021
“There is no definitive timeline yet as to when this will be completed, tested, and brought back to operational status,” the Hubble operations team said.

By David Aragorn