NASA seeks industry proposals to service or safely deorbit the Hubble Space Telescope
With Hubble's orbit decaying and no servicing capability currently flying, NASA is again soliciting commercial ideas to either extend the telescope's life or br
TalkOfTitusville.com · +10 outlets
Study finds global warming has accelerated to roughly 0.35C per decade since about 2015
The research indicates the rate of warming has nearly doubled versus recent decades, adding urgency to climate projections.
Sciencedaily · +8 outlets
Rubin Observatory spots a potential sixth dwarf planet beyond Pluto, and more may follow
The Vera Rubin Observatory's survey is beginning to turn up large trans-Neptunian objects, suggesting the outer solar system holds many more undiscovered dwarf
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NASA's Swift gamma-ray observatory is ending its mission and will reenter Earth's atmosphere
Swift, which revolutionized rapid gamma-ray burst follow-up for over two decades, is being retired as its orbit decays, with its archival data expected to fuel
Science News · +14 outlets
Scientists estimate a quantum computer could break Bitcoin's cryptography in 62 minutes
The estimate adds to debate over how urgently cryptographic systems must migrate to post-quantum standards.
Incrypted · +14 outlets
Global wildlife trade involves over 107,000 species, more than double earlier estimates
Researchers warn the true scale of the trade is likely larger still because of major gaps in collection and trade data.
Phys · +1 outlets
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Picard, dies at 86
The actor, whose portrayal of Picard shaped a generation of interest in space exploration, drew tributes from scientists and space fans.
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Astronauts install a new solar array on the ISS during the 100th US spacewalk from the station
The seven-hour EVA by NASA's Anil Menon and the CSA's Joshua Kutryk advances a station power upgrade that will be completed with a final array on Nov. 5.
Space · +14 outlets
Physicists create a mini-universe and watch time emerge without a clock
Using 24,000 ultracold atoms, the experiment probes one of physics' deepest questions about the nature and origin of time.
Sciencedaily · +8 outlets
Global study documents widespread permafrost degradation
Thawing permafrost is a major concern because it can release stored carbon and destabilize infrastructure across northern regions.
University of Montana · +6 outlets
Rare rose-colored Martian meteorite found in the Sahara dates back 4.1 billion years
The sample offers a rare window into Mars' ancient crust, which is largely inaccessible to surface missions.
Ars Technica · +14 outlets
Bad Idea? Study Challenges Belief That Marijuana Helps Sleep
A 35-year study questions the common assumption that marijuana use improves sleep, a finding relevant as usage for insomnia rises.
The Washington Post · +14 outlets
A New Map of 'Empty' Space Challenges a Tranquil Picture of the Galaxy
3D mapping of the interstellar medium suggests it is far more dynamic than the static backdrop long assumed.
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JWST captures the eerie Cat's Head Nebula in new imagery
The James Webb Space Telescope released new views of the nebula timed to Halloween, showcasing its infrared imaging capabilities.
Space · +11 outlets
NASA's New UV Space Telescope Will Launch in 2031
The mission is intended to open a new window on ultraviolet astronomy, complementing existing infrared and optical observatories.
Phys.org · +11 outlets
Hubble data challenges leading account of how the early universe emerged from hydrogen fog
The finding complicates the standard picture of reionization roughly 13 billion years ago.
Sciencedaily · +3 outlets
German and Japanese leaders agree to cooperate on fusion, with commercial deals signed
The agreements signal growing state-level coordination on fusion as a future energy source.
The Chemical Engineer
New Map of 'Empty' Space Reveals Galaxy's Dynamic Interstellar Medium
Astronomers using new 3D mapping find the interstellar medium is far more active than once assumed.
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