Asteroids and space junk could be captured in TransAstra’s giant inflatable bag
Asteroids contain large quantities of both precious and common metals, and despite the obvious challenges in reaching them,…
Asteroid update issued by astronomers
Scientists have issued a warning about a massive asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, that could strike the Moon in…
Half of the World’s Satellites Are Leaking Unencrypted Data From Phones, Planes, and Even the Military
Credit: ZME Science/Midjourney. If you have a few hundred dollars, a roof, and a clear view of the…
Stirling engine taps the cold of space to generate power at night
Engineers at the University of California, Davis, have built a small device that produces mechanical power at night…
Hubble image of a ‘galaxy destroyer’ emerges as Picture of the Week
An image of Hubble in Earth’s orbit (Image source: NASA; cropped) The latest ESA/Hubble Picture of the Week…
‘Elon needs to take this into account for the future’
A man vacationing in the Turks and Caicos Islands recently stumbled upon what he says are fragments from…
Scientists Say the Largest Solar Storm in Two Decades Is About to Blast Earth
The British Geological Society is warning that the Earth is about to get hit by the most powerful…
In pictures: Auroras light the sky during solar storms
Solar storms created a dazzling display of auroras this week, beginning Tuesday night. The northern lights, or aurora…
There could be another chance to spot an aurora over southern NZ tonight
Photo: Supplied / Ian Griffin Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit…
Stunning aurora australis lights up sky above New Zealand and Australia after ‘cannibal’ solar storm | Astronomy
Skywatchers enjoyed a stunning treat on Wednesday night, with the southern lights visible across large parts of Australia…
An Everyman’s Guide To Viewing And Photographing The Northern Lights
If you missed last night’s display, it looks like we could be in for another show tonight. This…
How to see the Taurid meteor shower on Nov. 12
If conditions are optimal, the Taurid meteor shower will be visible the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 12. Study…