Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glow from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »
Expect to wait as we develop a new kind of space mission. That was the message from three Artemis 2 astronauts who are expected to fly to the moon no later than September 2025, nearly a year later than initial expectations. A previous uncrewed mission, Artemis 1, encountered unexpected wear of the Orion spacecraft’s heat… Read More »
Like the rivers of our planet arteries of our planet. They are woven into complex networks that carry life-supporting fresh water around the world. Not only are rivers our own livelihoods, providing us with the drinking water we need to survive, but freshwater reserves are also the primary lifelines of 10 percent of all known… Read More »
A Blue Origin rocket will launch the company’s first private astronaut spaceflight since 2022 this weekend. If you’re hoping to watch live online, you need to know when to watch; But don’t worry, we are here for you. Blue Origin is currently aiming to launch six space tourists on Sunday, May 19, aboard its suborbital… Read More »
Boeing’s launch Starliner spacecraft already delayed The capsule has been shifted for at least four more days, from next Tuesday to May 25, due to ongoing work to address concerns about a small helium leak in the capsule’s propulsion system, officials said Friday. Mission commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams aim to launch… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Albert Einstein was right: There is an area at the edge of black holes where matter can no longer remain in orbit and instead falls into it, as predicted by the theory of gravity. Using… Read More »
Scientists have discovered a long-buried tributary of the Nile river that once flowed next to more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported huge blocks of stone to build famous monuments. The 40-mile-long tributary, which runs past the iconic Giza pyramid complex among other wonders, was hidden under… Read More »
DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — On Chicago’s South Side, students are learning to work on Rivian electric pickup trucks and SUVs through a new technician program at Olive-Harvey College. About 150 miles (240 kilometers) south, students at Danville Area Community College in Illinois are being taught climbing and safety, as well as troubleshooting troubleshooting giant wind… Read More »
Astronomers have discovered three “runaway” ancient stars on the outskirts of the Milky Way galaxy, racing in the wrong direction at speeds of hundreds of thousands of kilometers per hour. Although alive for their age, the three stars are so old that they date back to the formation of the first galaxies. This is one… Read More »
Believed to be the most widespread mammal in North America, the deer mouse has a very different set of family values than its evolutionary sibling, the ancient field mouse. Oldfield mice are monogamous. Fathers groom their young, keeping them warm and ensuring they do not stray far from the nest. The deer mouse prefers the… Read More »