As New Telescopes Prepare to Fly Into Orbit, Hubble Still Has a Big Role to Play
Upcoming telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope will work together with the iconic observatory to find new and amazing images. ...read more
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SpaceX Launches More Starlink Satellites as Astronomers Continue to Voice Concerns
The third and most recent launch includes one experimentally darkened satellite. Astronomers have yet to see whether it's an effective solution. ...read more
Body Temperatures Today are Lower Than They Were Two Centuries Ago
A new study argues that our bodies have cooled off appreciably since the 1800s. ...read more
Physicists Are Still Probing Einstein’s General Relativity for Flaws — Now On Cosmic Scales
Einstein's equations have held up remarkably well for over a century. But they leave tantalizing gaps in our knowledge. ...read more
Most Distant Galaxy Cluster Ever Found Helps Show How the Universe First Lit Up
Scientists gain a new glimpse into a billions-of-years-old event in the universe that allowed light to shine freely. ...read more
Astronomers Find a Type of Star That Might Offer Our Best Odds of Finding Alien Life
K dwarfs are relatively safe and long-lived, making them potentially ideal stellar neighborhoods for life. ...read more
The Slow March Toward the First Same-Sex Couple to Have a Baby
New advances in stem cell technology are paving the way for same-sex couples to have a baby that’s entirely their own. ...read more
E-Scooter Accidents Are Increasing — And Head Injuries Are the Most Common
Researchers say helmet usage would keep more riders out of the emergency room. ...read more
Gravitational Waves Signal Second-Ever Neutron Star Merger Caught by LIGO
A new gravitational wave detection shows two neutron stars slamming together, likely forming a black hole. ...read more
Birds And Bats Have Weird, Limited Microbiomes — And That Might Be Due To Flight
Most mammals have microbiomes specific to their hosts — except bats. It's a trait they share with the other, more feathered, flyers. ...read more