Hubble, which just came back online after being down for a month, has captured this stunning photo of a galaxy that exists a staggering 10 billion light-years away. The telescope can see and focus this vast distance by leveraging the power of gravity.
This photo of MRG-M0138, what NASA describes as a “slumbering giant” which has run out of the gas that is required to form new stars, is framed…
NASA’s InSight Reveals the Deep Interior of Mars
July 23, 2021
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NASA’s InSight Reveals the Deep Interior of Mars
Three papers published today share new details on the crust, mantle, and molten core of the Red Planet.
Before NASA’s InSight spacecraft touched down on Mars in 2018, the…
One of survivor horror’s most iconic games is getting a next-gen facelift. At its EA Play Live event, Electronic Arts revealed that a remake of the original Dead Space is in development and will be launching on the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The publisher says…
NASA Perseverance Mars Rover to Acquire First Sample
July 22, 2021
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NASA Perseverance Mars Rover to Acquire First Sample
The six-wheeler’s science campaign has laid the groundwork for the mission’s next major milestone.
NASA is making final preparations for its Perseverance Mars rover to collect its first-ever sample of Martian rock, which future planned missions will transport to…
“SpaceX, Tesla, and I own Bitcoin,” Elon Musk said at a Bitcoin conference today. Though Tesla no longer allows people to pay for cars using Bitcoin, the automaker hasn’t sold its Bitcoin, he said. “We’re not selling any Bitcoin, nor am I selling anything…
An on-the-ground look at Blue Origin’s motley crew
July 21, 2021
Today, Wally Funk, 81, and Oliver Daemen, 18, made history as the oldest and youngest people ever to go to space. They hitched a ride with Jeff Bezos and his brother, Mark, aboard the New Shepard, a rocket made by Bezos’ company, Blue Origin.
Blue Origin will eventually…
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Journey to the Center of Mars With the InSight Lander Team
Scientists will talk about new findings in a question-and-answer session with the news media and public.
Scientists working with NASA’s InSight Mars lander will share new results in a virtual discussion at 9 a.m. PDT (12 p.m. EDT) on July 23. Since InSight landed on Mars in November 2018 its…
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Signs of Life on Mars? NASA’s Perseverance Rover Begins the Hunt
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After testing a bristling array of instruments on its robotic arm, NASA’s latest Mars rover gets down to business…
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NASA Study Finds Tropical Forests’ Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide Is Waning
The finding comes out of an effort to map where vegetation is emitting and soaking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Earth’s trees and plants…
Jon Stewart shared a video promoting his upcoming Apple TV Plus show, The Problem with Jon Stewart, and it’s an odd one: the three-minute and ten-second clip shared on Twitter is a comedy skit roasting the recent billionaire space race, starring Jason Alexander as Jeff Bezos and a mop as Richard Branson. There are also a lot of dick jokes.
Here’s the clip, if you’re curious:
Sorry for the…
