DECam Study Reveals Dense Galactic Clusters Around Early Universe Quasars
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
Astronomers using the Dark Energy Camera (DECam) have confirmed that early-Universe quasars are surrounded by densely packed galaxies, solving a long-standing debate. DECam's wide field of view and unique filters allowed astronomers to gain new insights into the quasar neighborhoods, explaining why previous studies have produced inconsistent results.
Quasars are extremely bright celestial

Dark Matter May Experience Forces Beyond Gravity
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
The mystery of dark matter continues to challenge scientists, and new findings from the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC) suggest that dark matter may not behave according to previous assumptions. While it is commonly believed that dark matter only interacts via gravity, a recent study indicates that dark matter experiences additional forces that may reshape our understanding of the Uni

Lab Findings Suggest Some Indicators of Life on Exoplanets May Be Misleading
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder has shown that gases often seen as indicators of life on distant planets may not be as reliable as previously thought. Researchers managed to recreate dimethyl sulfide - a molecule traditionally associated with biological activity - in a lab without the involvement of living organisms.
Published in 'Astrophysical Journal Letters', the s

New optical atomic clock design simplifies technology without losing precision
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 19, 2024
Researchers have unveiled an optical atomic clock that operates with a single laser and functions at room temperature, dramatically simplifying the design without compromising on accuracy or stability. This breakthrough could lead to the development of compact and portable high-performance atomic clocks.
"Over the last two decades, many great advances have been made in the performance of n

NJIT secures NSF grant to develop AI-driven solar eruption forecasting system
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2024
Researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have received a $593,864 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop an AI-powered system that enhances the forecasting of solar eruptions, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). This three-year initiative, led by Yan Xu from NJIT's Institute for Space Weather Sciences (ISWS) and Jason Wang from the uni

Draco set to capture data during satellite destruction
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
For nearly 70 years of spaceflight, around 10,000 satellites and rocket bodies have reentered Earth's atmosphere, with many more to follow. However, what happens to a satellite during its final moments of destruction remains unclear.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing the Destructive Reentry Assessment Container Object (Draco) mission, designed to capture unique in-flight data du

IBM and NASA unveil open-source AI model for climate and weather applications
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has introduced a new open-source AI foundation model aimed at weather and climate analysis, now available to researchers, developers, and businesses. Created in collaboration with NASA and with contributions from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the model is designed for a wide array of weather-related tasks and long-term climate projections.
The model's architecture allows f

Xi emphasizes China's drive to lead in space exploration
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an accelerated push in China's space sector, urging aerospace workers to build on their recent achievements and continue advancing the nation's space ambitions. Speaking on Monday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi addressed representatives of space scientists and engineers involved in the Chang'e-6 lunar mission, underscoring the importanc

Planet Labs releases first hyperspectral satellite imagery from Tanager-1
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:17
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a major provider of daily Earth data and insights, has unveiled the first images captured by its Tanager-1 satellite. The images, taken on September 19, 2024, over Karachi, Pakistan, from an altitude of 522 km, mark a significant milestone for the company's hyperspectral imaging program.
In the coming months, partners such as Carbon Mapper, alongside Planet's cu

Webb finds potential missing link to first stars
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 13:00
Looking deep into the early Universe with the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have found something unprecedented: a galaxy with an odd light signature, which they attribute to its gas outshining its stars.
Radian Aerospace begins tests of spaceplane prototype
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 11:00

FAA administrator defends SpaceX licensing actions on safety grounds
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 10:26

China to launch near-Earth asteroid sample return mission in 2025
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 10:20

Free Starlink Wi-Fi now on most Hawaiian Airlines transpacific fleet
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 20:23
