SpaceX says it lost contact with a Starlink satellite after suffering an “anomaly.” SpaceX isn’t saying exactly what happened, but space-tracking company LeoLabs says it “immediately detected tens of objects in the vicinity” of Starlink 34343 after the event. “Latest analysis shows the event poses no new risk to the @Space_Station, its crew, or to […]
NOAA is forecasting a geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, March 31, through Wednesday, April 1 with the aurora borealis possible from northern U.S. states and Canada.
NASA’s Artemis II will launch no earlier than 6:24 p.m. EDT on April 1, sending astronauts around the moon on a 10-day mission — the first since 1972.
North America’s celestial highlights for the month ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.
Have you seen the creepy images of the red sky in Australia? It’s not the apocalypse or an invasion. It’s atmospheric science. Here’s an explanation.
Although paper is a more environmentally friendly packaging material than plastic, it’s often contaminated with additives, such as adhesives used to create a secure seal. That complicates the recycling process and reduces the quality of recycled paper. Now, German researchers at four Fraunhofer institutes have developed an alternative process that can seal paper packaging without […]
NOAA is forecasting a geomagnetic storm on Monday, March 30, through Tuesday, March 31, with the aurora borealis possible from northern U.S. states and Canada.
This week history, and the future of humanity, take its next step forward as Artemis II launches people to the Moon
If you want to feel truly invincible when driving in the snow, you need a set of studded snow tires. They’re illegal in some places, typically restricted to the frigid months of the year in others. Spring for a set, though, and they’ll see you through the worst, slipperiest, snowiest driving conditions you can imagine. […]
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).