Tag: science
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet sets new speed record
The Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet reached Mach 0.82 during the 7th test flight, nearing Mach 1, the speed of sound.
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Webb finds galaxies pointing to a dark matter alternative
A group of astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) say some of the oldest galaxies in our universe appear much larger a [...]
US Congress to hold another UFO hearing
"Americans deserve to understand what the government has learned about UAP sightings, and the nature of any potential threats these phenomena pose." [...]
‘Blood-Soaked’ Eyes: Webb, Hubble examine galaxy pair
Stare deeply at these galaxies. They appear as if blood is pumping through the top of a flesh-free face. The long, ghastly “stare” of their searing e [...]
Hubble, Webb spot surprisingly smooth disk around Vega
In the 1997 movie "Contact," adapted from Carl Sagan's 1985 novel, the lead character scientist Ellie Arroway (played by actor Jodi Foster) takes a s [...]
Sinister Solar System
Our universe is full of mysterious sights and sounds. Explore some of the most frightful finds from past Halloweens in this recount by NASA.
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Iceland to get solar power from space in 2030
British startup plans to supply solar power from space to Icelanders by 2030, in what could be the world's first demonstration of this novel renewabl [...]
IXPE helps determine shape of black hole corona
New findings using data from NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) mission offer unprecedented insight into the shape and nature of a stru [...]
X-37B space plane makes advances in maneuvers
Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane to attempt new 'aerobraking' maneuvers in orbit. This novel and efficient series of maneuvers demonstrates [...]
NASA makes deep space record in laser communication
The Deep Space Optical Communications tech demo has completed several key milestones, culminating in sending a signal to Mars’ farthest distance from [...]