If we are located in a region with below-average density such as the green dot, then matter would flow away from us due to stronger gravity from the surrounding denser…
Category: Space
I’m a pro astronomer and have been skywatching for over 25 years. These are the best Black Friday telescope deals I’ve seen so far
Spending over 25 years observing the night sky, I have come to appreciate what makes a great telescope — from the build quality and accessories on offer, to the optical…
Cosmological model proposes dark matter production during pre-Big Bang inflation
As physicists continue their struggle to find and explain the origin of dark matter, the approximately 80% of the matter in the universe that we can’t see and so far…
New Artemis mobile launcher takes shape amid uncertain future
Credit: Edvin Richardson from Pexels Months after an alarmist review from NASA’s Office of the Inspector General, hundreds of construction workers seem out to prove their critics wrong as progress…
Out of this world Black Friday deal: Save a massive 67% on the Estes Blue Origin New Shepard model rocket
There’s a huge saving to be had on this rather epic Estes Blue Origin New Shepard toy rocket this Black Friday. If you’re in the market for one of the…
One of the best mirrorless cameras has dipped below $2000
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is one of the best mirrorless cameras you can buy and now a $500 discount means that retailers including Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama and…
Scientists reveal possible role of iron sulfides in creating life in terrestrial hot springs
Scanning transmission electron microscopy reveals characteristics of the iron sulfide (mackinawite) catalyst. Credit: NIGPAS An international team of scientists has published a study highlighting the potential role of iron sulfides…
Japan’s priceless asteroid Ryugu sample got ‘rapidly colonized’ by Earth bacteria
Scientists have discovered that a sample of the asteroid Ryugu was overrun with Earth-based life forms after being delivered to our planet. The research shows how successful terrestrial micro-organisms are…
