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fromTNW | Sustainability
1 day ago
OMG science

Giant radar 'umbrella' launches into space on mission to transform climate science

The ESA's Biomass satellite aims to revolutionize carbon tracking in forests with its innovative P-band radar technology.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago
OMG science

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
OMG science
fromTNW | Sustainability
1 day ago

Giant radar 'umbrella' launches into space on mission to transform climate science

The ESA's Biomass satellite aims to revolutionize carbon tracking in forests with its innovative P-band radar technology.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
more#satellite-technology
fromPolygon
23 hours ago
Film

Netflix's new sci-fi romance K-animation looks like it's going to break my heart (positive)

Lost in Starlight is Netflix's first Korean animated film, blending sci-fi and romance with a space mission narrative.
#nasa
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, revolutionizing astronomy with 1.7 million observations of 55,000 astronomical targets.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Trump threatens to cut NASA's science budget in half

Proposed budget cuts threaten major NASA science projects, focusing instead on human spaceflight and lunar missions, leading to significant layoffs.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Massive cuts to NASA science proposed in early White House budget plan

NASA's science budget could be slashed significantly, jeopardizing crucial missions and scientific advancements.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

The James Webb Space Telescope's Next Year of Amazing Science Has Been Revealed

The James Webb Space Telescope is revolutionizing our knowledge of the universe but faces potential budget cuts that could impact its future operations.
OMG science
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Hubble Space Telescope is still producing science at 35

Hubble's deployment 35 years ago marked a pivotal moment for NASA, which was still reeling from past challenges.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubble Space Telescope launched 35 years ago, revolutionizing astronomy with 1.7 million observations of 55,000 astronomical targets.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Trump threatens to cut NASA's science budget in half

Proposed budget cuts threaten major NASA science projects, focusing instead on human spaceflight and lunar missions, leading to significant layoffs.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Massive cuts to NASA science proposed in early White House budget plan

NASA's science budget could be slashed significantly, jeopardizing crucial missions and scientific advancements.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

The James Webb Space Telescope's Next Year of Amazing Science Has Been Revealed

The James Webb Space Telescope is revolutionizing our knowledge of the universe but faces potential budget cuts that could impact its future operations.
OMG science
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Hubble Space Telescope is still producing science at 35

Hubble's deployment 35 years ago marked a pivotal moment for NASA, which was still reeling from past challenges.
more#nasa
#ai
fromSocial Media Today
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta's AI Models Will Be Made Available to Astronauts on the ISS

Meta's Llama 3.2 will assist astronauts in non-Internet environments, enhancing research and decision-making capabilities aboard the ISS.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Silicon Valley billionaires literally want the impossible

The future envisioned by Silicon Valley might not be as utopian as it seems.
fromArs Technica
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Silicon Valley billionaires literally want the impossible

The future envisioned by Silicon Valley might not be as utopian as it seems.
more#ai
fromEngadget
2 days ago
Video games

Suborbital Salvage is a thrilling endless runner for Playdate that pelts you with asteroids and insults

Navigating hazardous space while collecting tokens, players face a humorous cat supervisor critiquing their performance in Suborbital Salvage.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

How space exploration can improve life on Earth

The debate on space exploration reveals a growing skepticism about its ecological implications and priorities regarding Earth's pressing issues.
#astronomy
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Looking at the Universe's dark ages from the far side of the Moon

Building a Moon observatory could reveal secrets of the universe, overcoming Earth's noise pollution.
OMG science
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Pedro Pascal is narrating a new space show in NYC

Pedro Pascal voices a new space show at the Hayden Planetarium, celebrating the Milky Way's impact on our solar system.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Tuesday Telescope: A rare glimpse of one of the smallest known moons

Deimos, Mars' smaller moon, is often overlooked but holds potential for future scientific missions.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
OMG science

How do astronomers find distant planets ... if we can't see them?

GAIA telescope helps detect exoplanets by observing the 'wiggle' of stars caused by planetary gravitational tugs.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
OMG science

If another planet is out there, this telescope could help find it

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will aid in the search for the elusive Planet 9 beyond Neptune.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Looking at the Universe's dark ages from the far side of the Moon

Building a Moon observatory could reveal secrets of the universe, overcoming Earth's noise pollution.
OMG science
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Pedro Pascal is narrating a new space show in NYC

Pedro Pascal voices a new space show at the Hayden Planetarium, celebrating the Milky Way's impact on our solar system.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Tuesday Telescope: A rare glimpse of one of the smallest known moons

Deimos, Mars' smaller moon, is often overlooked but holds potential for future scientific missions.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
OMG science

How do astronomers find distant planets ... if we can't see them?

GAIA telescope helps detect exoplanets by observing the 'wiggle' of stars caused by planetary gravitational tugs.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago
OMG science

If another planet is out there, this telescope could help find it

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory will aid in the search for the elusive Planet 9 beyond Neptune.
more#astronomy
fromTheregister
5 days ago
European startups

ESA fires up beefier booster for Ariane 6 and Vega-C

The P160C solid-fuel motor upgrades payload capacity for Ariane 6 and Vega rockets.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

A Chinese-born crypto tycoon-of all people-changed the way I think of space

The rise of private funding in space missions marks a new era of exploration.
Notable stories emerge from astronauts that showcase achievements beyond their wealth.
#katy-perry
Women in technology
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Katy Perry & Co's celebrity trip to space is being sold as a big moment for the sisterhood, but what on earth's the point?

The all-female space mission marks a significant milestone for women's representation in aerospace.
Venture
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Katy Perry set to 'shoot across the sky' on Bezos rocket DW 04/14/2025

The first all-woman space crew is set to launch on a Blue Origin rocket.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

First pics of Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King in space on Blue Origin flight

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, and Gayle King successfully completed a Blue Origin flight, marking a notable milestone for an all-female crew in space.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Katy Perry & Co's celebrity trip to space is being sold as a big moment for the sisterhood, but what on earth's the point?

The all-female space mission marks a significant milestone for women's representation in aerospace.
Venture
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Katy Perry set to 'shoot across the sky' on Bezos rocket DW 04/14/2025

The first all-woman space crew is set to launch on a Blue Origin rocket.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

First pics of Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King in space on Blue Origin flight

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, and Gayle King successfully completed a Blue Origin flight, marking a notable milestone for an all-female crew in space.
more#katy-perry
fromNature
1 week ago
OMG science

How India rewrote the rules of space travel when it launched its first satellite

India's launch of Aryabhata in 1975 marked a milestone in its space endeavors, showcasing resilience and ambition in technology.
#mars
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

This is what living on Mars could do to the human body

Human colonization of Mars raises significant challenges that may justify staying on Earth instead.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
US politics

Should we settle Mars, or is it a dumb idea for humans to live off world?

The Trump administration is determined to pursue the settlement of Mars as part of America's Manifest Destiny.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

This is what living on Mars could do to the human body

Human colonization of Mars raises significant challenges that may justify staying on Earth instead.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
US politics

Should we settle Mars, or is it a dumb idea for humans to live off world?

The Trump administration is determined to pursue the settlement of Mars as part of America's Manifest Destiny.
more#mars
#astrobiology
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists now say MILLIONS of planets could be teeming with life

Life may exist on planet K2-18b, suggesting the potential for many similar exoplanets.
K2-18b's atmosphere contains chemicals only produced by living organisms on Earth.
There are likely millions of planets in the universe with extraterrestrial life.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Life may be hiding in the darkest corners of the moon, scientists say

Microbes may thrive in permanently shadowed regions of the moon, complicating future lunar mission analysis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

It blew us away': how an asteroid may have delivered the vital ingredients for life on Earth

Bennu asteroid samples suggest rich, life-critical chemical ingredients that may have contributed to life's origins on Earth.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists now say MILLIONS of planets could be teeming with life

Life may exist on planet K2-18b, suggesting the potential for many similar exoplanets.
K2-18b's atmosphere contains chemicals only produced by living organisms on Earth.
There are likely millions of planets in the universe with extraterrestrial life.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Life may be hiding in the darkest corners of the moon, scientists say

Microbes may thrive in permanently shadowed regions of the moon, complicating future lunar mission analysis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

It blew us away': how an asteroid may have delivered the vital ingredients for life on Earth

Bennu asteroid samples suggest rich, life-critical chemical ingredients that may have contributed to life's origins on Earth.
more#astrobiology
#publicity-stunt
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Zillionaire Girlbosses Astonished by Backlash to Their Frivolous Trip to Space

The celebrity-led space launch received backlash for lacking scientific contribution and meaningful impact.
Critics question the purpose of space tourism amidst wealth and celebrity culture.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Gayle King Fumes About Very Irritating' Media Coverage of Her Space Ride': They Never Say Men Went for a Ride'

Gayle King argues it's sexist to call her space trip a 'ride', highlighting the significant purpose behind the all-woman flight.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
OMG science

There's Something Incredibly Sketchy About How They Opened the Hatch on Katy Perry's Rocket

Blue Origin's all-female crew space flight drew criticism as a publicity stunt rather than genuine space exploration.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Zillionaire Girlbosses Astonished by Backlash to Their Frivolous Trip to Space

The celebrity-led space launch received backlash for lacking scientific contribution and meaningful impact.
Critics question the purpose of space tourism amidst wealth and celebrity culture.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Gayle King Fumes About Very Irritating' Media Coverage of Her Space Ride': They Never Say Men Went for a Ride'

Gayle King argues it's sexist to call her space trip a 'ride', highlighting the significant purpose behind the all-woman flight.
fromFuturism
1 week ago
OMG science

There's Something Incredibly Sketchy About How They Opened the Hatch on Katy Perry's Rocket

Blue Origin's all-female crew space flight drew criticism as a publicity stunt rather than genuine space exploration.
more#publicity-stunt
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Ask Ethan: What right do we have to colonize other worlds?

Humanity debates the ethics of space colonization, pondering our rights and responsibilities in exploring other worlds.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Putin Showers Elon Musk With Praise in Odd Remarks: Not Often Such People Appear In The Human Population'

Putin compared Elon Musk to Soviet rocket scientist Sergei Korolev, praising his ambitions in space.
#women-in-stem
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

WATCH: Katy Perry and star-studded crew launch into space aboard Blue Origin rocket

The all-female spaceflight marks a historic event for women in space exploration.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

Faux feminism has left the planet

The recent all-female space mission highlights the disparity between elite women's experiences and the struggles faced by many women worldwide.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Blue Origin's First All-Female Spaceflight Stunt

Blue Origin's recent launch featured six prominent women, marking an attempt to portray space travel as an influential platform for social progress.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Was the All-Female Blue Origin Mission 'Hopecore'?

The Blue Origin all-female crew's mission highlights the importance of representation in STEM and encourages future generations of women to pursue space exploration.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Trailblazing astronaut corrects CBS anchor after he uses term 'mankind' ahead of Blue Origin space flight

Mae Jemison emphasized the importance of inclusive language and perspectives in space exploration.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

WATCH: Katy Perry and star-studded crew launch into space aboard Blue Origin rocket

The all-female spaceflight marks a historic event for women in space exploration.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Blue Origin's First All-Female Spaceflight Stunt

Blue Origin's recent launch featured six prominent women, marking an attempt to portray space travel as an influential platform for social progress.
OMG science
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Was the All-Female Blue Origin Mission 'Hopecore'?

The Blue Origin all-female crew's mission highlights the importance of representation in STEM and encourages future generations of women to pursue space exploration.
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Trailblazing astronaut corrects CBS anchor after he uses term 'mankind' ahead of Blue Origin space flight

Mae Jemison emphasized the importance of inclusive language and perspectives in space exploration.
more#women-in-stem
OMG science
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

A Forgotten 16th-Century Manuscript Reveals the First Designs for Modern Rockets

Conrad Haas pioneered early rocketry concepts in the 16th century, laying groundwork for multi-stage rocket design.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Here's how a satellite ended up as a ghostly apparition on Google Earth

Enhanced imaging technology is revealing more real-time views of satellites in orbit, transforming our understanding of these objects.
#astrophysics
OMG science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Five lawsuits have been filed in response to NIH cuts - what now?

Research has revealed a new upper limit for neutrino mass at 0.45 eV and observed a planet falling into its host star.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Readers Respond to the January 2025 Issue

Exploring Planet Nine's existence could lead to a probe mission, taking decades to reach the planet if confirmed.
OMG science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Five lawsuits have been filed in response to NIH cuts - what now?

Research has revealed a new upper limit for neutrino mass at 0.45 eV and observed a planet falling into its host star.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Readers Respond to the January 2025 Issue

Exploring Planet Nine's existence could lead to a probe mission, taking decades to reach the planet if confirmed.
more#astrophysics
#blue-origin
fromPage Six
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Lauren Sanchez and her hand-picked all-female team will make history on space flight - and scientists say it's a good thing

Lauren Sánchez will launch into space with an all-female team, sparking debate about the appropriateness amidst economic struggles.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Blue Origin Launch: Watch Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez Liftoff | Entrepreneur

Blue Origin is launching its first all-female crew into space, showcasing significant progress in gender representation in space exploration.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Lauren Sanchez says it 'was a feeling of joy' to go to space with the first all-female crew

Lauren Sánchez's flight marks the first all-female crew launch into space since 1963, highlighting women's achievements in aerospace.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry are set to go to space today. Here's who is joining them - and who designed their spacesuits.

The NS-31 launch features an all-female crew aiming to inspire others and marks a significant milestone in space exploration.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer and Olivia Wilde mock all-female, star-studded Blue Origin launch: 'What's the point?'

Celebrities criticized Blue Origin's all-female mission for its cost and perceived lack of meaningful contribution to society.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Olivia Munn Disgusted by Rocket Blasting Katy Perry Into Space

Olivia Munn criticizes Jeff Bezos' all-female suborbital flight as gluttonous and wasteful.
fromPage Six
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Lauren Sanchez and her hand-picked all-female team will make history on space flight - and scientists say it's a good thing

Lauren Sánchez will launch into space with an all-female team, sparking debate about the appropriateness amidst economic struggles.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Blue Origin Launch: Watch Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez Liftoff | Entrepreneur

Blue Origin is launching its first all-female crew into space, showcasing significant progress in gender representation in space exploration.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Lauren Sanchez says it 'was a feeling of joy' to go to space with the first all-female crew

Lauren Sánchez's flight marks the first all-female crew launch into space since 1963, highlighting women's achievements in aerospace.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

Lauren Sanchez and Katy Perry are set to go to space today. Here's who is joining them - and who designed their spacesuits.

The NS-31 launch features an all-female crew aiming to inspire others and marks a significant milestone in space exploration.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer and Olivia Wilde mock all-female, star-studded Blue Origin launch: 'What's the point?'

Celebrities criticized Blue Origin's all-female mission for its cost and perceived lack of meaningful contribution to society.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Olivia Munn Disgusted by Rocket Blasting Katy Perry Into Space

Olivia Munn criticizes Jeff Bezos' all-female suborbital flight as gluttonous and wasteful.
more#blue-origin
UK news
fromPrx
2 weeks ago

The World

Calls for investigation into Gaza attack reflect ongoing tensions in the region.
Sussex University introduces innovative degree on climate justice and sustainability.
US and DRC nearing significant minerals deal amidst changing global dynamics.
Space collaboration persists despite geopolitical challenges.
OMG science
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

What Happened During the Blue Origin Celebrity Space Flight

Gayle King and fellow celebrities launched into space, highlighting a blend of entertainment and adventure in modern media.
fromBoard Game Quest
3 weeks ago
Board games

SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Review

SETI is an engaging space exploration game that utilizes multi-use cards and diverse gameplay mechanics.
#science
fromNature
2 weeks ago
OMG science

'I'm touching space': the fascinating insights meteorites can bring us

Meteorites capture human fascination by bridging the gap between Earth and the cosmos, revealing both adventure and scientific insight.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

First German woman in space returns to Earth DW 04/04/2025

Rabea Rogge makes history as the first German woman in space, contributing to significant scientific research.
fromNature
2 weeks ago
OMG science

'I'm touching space': the fascinating insights meteorites can bring us

Meteorites capture human fascination by bridging the gap between Earth and the cosmos, revealing both adventure and scientific insight.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

First German woman in space returns to Earth DW 04/04/2025

Rabea Rogge makes history as the first German woman in space, contributing to significant scientific research.
more#science
#fram2-mission
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
OMG science

First-Ever Astronauts to Fly Over Antarctica Startled by What They See Below

Private astronauts successfully fly over Earth's poles for the first time, revealing Antarctica's vast, untouched icy landscape.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Aurora Scientists Enlist Private Astronauts on Unusual Space Mission

Fram2 mission advances human spaceflight to unprecedented polar orbits, enabling unique observations of auroras rarely explored by astronauts.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

First-Ever Astronauts to Fly Over Antarctica Startled by What They See Below

Private astronauts successfully fly over Earth's poles for the first time, revealing Antarctica's vast, untouched icy landscape.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Aurora Scientists Enlist Private Astronauts on Unusual Space Mission

Fram2 mission advances human spaceflight to unprecedented polar orbits, enabling unique observations of auroras rarely explored by astronauts.
more#fram2-mission
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Trapped astronauts share horrifying tale from their near-deadly trip

Astronauts faced critical thruster failure during a mission, leading to a near-loss of control while approaching the International Space Station.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Astronaut Insists the Mushrooms He's Growing in Space Are "Not the Ones You're Thinking"

A private civilian mission to space includes growing oyster mushrooms, aimed at contributing to future space food sources.
Independent films
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Excesses of "Mickey 17"

Bong Joon-ho's 'Mickey 17' critiques societal hierarchies through dark humor in a dystopian space setting.
Themes of disposability and value of human life are central to the film's narrative.
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