If you zoomed out on the universe, well beyond the level of planets, stars or galaxies, you would eventually see a vast, evenly speckled expanse…
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New 3D cosmic map raises questions over future of universe, scientists say
The biggest ever 3D map of the universe, featuring more than 6m galaxies, has been revealed by scientists who said it raised questions about the…
View More New 3D cosmic map raises questions over future of universe, scientists sayMoon Standard Time? Nasa to create lunar-centric time reference system
The White House wants Nasa to figure out how to tell time on the moon. A memo sent on Tuesday from the head of the…
View More Moon Standard Time? Nasa to create lunar-centric time reference systemWhat could a severe solar storm do to Earth, and are we prepared? – podcast
The sun is currently ramping up to hit the peak of its 11-year activity cycle. In the past few days, powerful solar eruptions have sent…
View More What could a severe solar storm do to Earth, and are we prepared? – podcastSpaceX’s Starship destroyed on return to Earth at end of third test flight
SpaceX’s Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, was destroyed during its return to Earth after nearly completing its third test flight. The…
View More SpaceX’s Starship destroyed on return to Earth at end of third test flight‘Larger than Everest’ comet could become visible to naked eye this month
A comet that is larger than Mount Everest could become visible to the naked eye in the coming weeks as it continues its first visit…
View More ‘Larger than Everest’ comet could become visible to naked eye this monthControversial new theory of gravity rules out need for dark matter
Dark matter is supposed to account for 85% of the mass in the universe, according to conventional scientific wisdom. But proponents of a radical new…
View More Controversial new theory of gravity rules out need for dark matterAstronomers detect ‘waterworld with a boiling ocean’ in deep space
Astronomers have observed a distant planet that could be entirely covered in a deep water ocean, in findings that advance the search for habitable conditions…
View More Astronomers detect ‘waterworld with a boiling ocean’ in deep spaceRussia acknowledges continuing air leak from its segment of space station
Russian space officials have acknowledged a continuing air leak from the Russian segment of the International Space Station, but said it poses no danger to…
View More Russia acknowledges continuing air leak from its segment of space stationOdysseus craft’s moon mission to be cut short after sideways landing
Flight control engineers expect to lose contact with the private US moon lander Odysseus on Tuesday, cutting short the mission five days after its sideways…
View More Odysseus craft’s moon mission to be cut short after sideways landing