The exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d intrigues astronomers looking for possibly habitable worlds beyond our solar system because it is similar in size to Earth, rocky, and resides in an area around its star where liquid water on its surface is theoretically possible. But according to a new study using data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, it does not have an Earth-like atmosphere.

Combining 25 years of space-based data with ocean sampling, scientists have uncovered a change in the microscopic organisms that underpin the Southern Ocean’s food chain and carbon storage.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025
A team of astronomers has used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to obtain the clearest image yet of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, enabling the most precise size estimates so far. The icy nucleus may measure up to 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) in diameter, but could be as small as 1,000 feet (320 meters). Even Hubble cannot directly see the nucleus, but its observations provide tighter constraints than

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 06, 2025
Astronomers in Japan have identified a rare feedback loop in which a young star's explosive outflow has ricocheted back, striking and warping the very disk of gas and dust from which the star formed. The unexpected discovery may force scientists to rethink the conditions under which stars and planetary systems develop. Stars form when molecular clouds collapse under gravity, spinning into

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Aug 08, 2025
It may sound like pure science fiction - a spacecraft no heavier than a paperclip racing toward a black hole at near-light speed - but astrophysicist Cosimo Bambi of Fudan University believes it could be achievable within decades. Writing in the journal iScience, Bambi presents a conceptual plan for sending a gram-scale nanocraft to a nearby black hole to probe the fabric of space-time and

Paris, France (SPX) Aug 08, 2025
Astronomers using the NASA ESA CSA James Webb Space Telescope have gathered strong evidence pointing to a giant planet circling Alpha Centauri A, one of the Sun-like stars in the closest stellar system to Earth. Located just 4 light-years away, Alpha Centauri comprises the binary pair Alpha Centauri A and B along with the red dwarf Proxima Centauri, which already hosts three confirmed planets.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
Video transcription is a vital process that allows you to a href="https://any2text.com/video-to-text">convert video to text /a>, making it more accessible and usable for a wide audience. However, it's not always as straightforward as it seems. Even the most experienced transcribers can make mistakes that compromise the quality of the transcription. Understanding common pitfalls and knowing how

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025
Muon Space has introduced its most capable spacecraft to date, the MuSat XL, a 500 kg-class satellite platform engineered for high-demand low Earth orbit missions. Hubble Network will be the first customer, leveraging the platform for its satellite-powered Bluetooth network. The MuSat XL extends the flight-proven Halo stack, delivering increased payload capacity, higher power output, and a

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025
Voyager Technologies [NYSE: VOYG] has acquired California-based ElectroMagnetic Systems, Inc. (EMSI), a leader in AI-driven automated target recognition and intelligence analytics for space-based radar. "AI is no longer optional; it's the critical advantage that turns data into dominance, accelerating decision-making and ensuring we outpace and outthink adversaries," said Dylan Taylor, CEO

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 13, 2025
Space-ng has introduced a rugged, low-cost Hardware Development Kit (HDK) for its space-qualified Sol3 Vision System, alongside a free Software Development Kit (SDK) for evaluation, academic research, and non-commercial use. This open architecture approach aims to make advanced computer vision tools accessible to universities, startups, and aerospace firms. The Sol3 ecosystem, comprising b