Category: 7. Science
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Construction complete of University of Tokyo’s observatory in Chile
May 3, 2024 TOKYO – Construction of the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory (TAO) in the highlands of Chile, South America, has been completed 26 years after the project’s inception. The observatory, which at an altitude of 5,640 meters is certified… Continue Reading News Source: https://asianews.network/construction-complete-of-university-of-tokyos-observatory-in-chile/
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LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Dragon Spacecraft Moves to Different Port at International Space Station – Firstpost
LIVE: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Dragon Spacecraft Moves to Different Port at International Space Station Firstpost NASA Sets Coverage for Dragon Spacecraft Relocation on Space Station NASA Watch SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts move their Dragon at the ISS on May 2 Space.com SpaceX’s 30th Dragon cargo mission departs the ISS, splashes down on Earth Yahoo! Voices NASA does Dragon shuffle prepping…
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An ORC named “Cloverleaf” is captured in a new light • Earth.com
In recent years, astronomers have stumbled upon a peculiar phenomenon in the vast expanse of the universe: enormous circular radio features surrounding some galaxies. Structures like the featured named Cloverleaf, collectively known as odd radio circles (ORCs), have puzzled scientists since their discovery in 2021. Thanks to advancements in technology, radio surveys have become sensitive……
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Orion Poses Significant Safety Risks to Astronauts Per NASA Report | May 2, 2024 | News 19 at 6 p.m. – WHNT News 19
Orion Poses Significant Safety Risks to Astronauts Per NASA Report | May 2, 2024 | News 19 at 6 p.m. WHNT News 19 NASA inspector general report highlights issues with Orion heat shield SpaceNews Orion heat shield damage was greater than expected, NASA IG reveals The Washington Post NASA says Artemis II report by its inspector general is…
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Rain showers and meteors are coming this weekend – WGRZ-TV
Rain showers and meteors are coming this weekend WGRZ-TV Explainer: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower: When is it and what to expect? Dunya News May’s Night Sky Notes: Stargazing for Beginners Science@NASA Rain showers and meteors this weekend | wgrz.com WGRZ.com 8 Astronomy Phenomenon May 2024 From The Meeting Of Saturn And The Moon To Meteor Showers, Here’s The…
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Pre-planetary nebula formation captured around the star LL-Pegasi • Earth.com
A team of astronomers has recently captured a stunning image of an unusual pre-planetary nebula, known as IRAS 23166+1655, using the Advanced Camera for Surveys on the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The nebula is located around the star LL Pegasi (also known as AFGL 3068) in the constellation of Pegasus (the Winged Horse). The striking…
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Embryo Development Mystery Solved: Cell Contraction is Key
In a pivotal breakthrough, scientists at the Institut Curie have overturned long-held assumptions about human embryo development. In a pivotal breakthrough, scientists at the Institut Curie have overturned long-held assumptions about human embryo development. Their research, published in Nature, highlights the pivotal role of cell contraction in embryo compaction, shedding new light on assisted… Continue…
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Unraveling the quantum nature of gravity • Earth.com
Gravity, the force that keeps our feet on the ground and the planets in orbit, is an integral part of our daily lives. Despite its ubiquity, the true nature of gravity remains a mystery. Scientists are still grappling with the question of whether gravity is fundamentally a geometrical phenomenon, as proposed by Einstein, or if…
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China moon probe stands by for launch as space race with US heats up – CNN
China moon probe stands by for launch as space race with US heats up CNN China plans to ‘settle down’ on the Moon before 2045 CGTN Pakistan’s ‘historic’ lunar mission to be launched on Friday aboard China lunar probe DAWN.com Ben Rider-Stokes, Author at Asia Times Asia Times China gears up to launch robotic spacecraft to moon’s ‘hidden’ side The…
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That’s Hot: Check Out This Video of the Sun’s Corona in All Its Glory
Last month’s total solar eclipse wasn’t the only fun with the sun skygazers are enjoying this year. The European Science Agency has just dropped a hot new video of the sun’s corona, which is the upper layer of the sun’s atmosphere. The agency’s solar orbiter recorded the footage on Sept. 23, 2023, and the group…