The discovery of the accelerated expansion of the Universe has often been attributed to the force known as dark energy. An intriguing new theory was put forward last year to explain this mysterious force; black holes could be the cause of dark energy! The theory goes on to suggest as more black holes form in the Universe, the stronger the pressure from dark energy. A survey from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) seems to support the theory. The data from the first year of operation shows the density of dark energy increases over time and seems to correlate with the number and mass of black holes!
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Starship booster catch brings NASA, SpaceX closer to Artemis 3 Moon landing
Super Heavy Booster 12 returns to the pad it launched from just seven minutes earlier. Image: Adam Bernstein / Spaceflight Now.
NASA’s plan to return humans to the surface of the Moon needs several puzzle pieces to come together in time, one of which is the lunar lander itself. For the first two planned crewed landings, that capability is coming from SpaceX and its Starship rocket.
'Boo Deng' steals the show at NASA JPL's annual pumpkin carving contest (photos)
The bright minds at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory never disappoint with the clever creations at the lab's annual pumpkin carving contest.
China's Shenzhou 19 astronauts take the reins of Tiangong space station (video)
China's three-person Shenzhou 18 crew have passed the keys to the Tiangong space station to its new occupants.
'Alien signal' sent from Mars decoded by father-daughter team
A signal beamed at Earth from Mars in 2023 has finally been decoded by a father and daughter team in the United States.
Watch Jude Law lead lost kids across the galaxy in new 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' trailer
A new trailer has arrived for Disney+'s "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," a new family-oriented live-action series starring Jude Law.
Hubble watches neutron stars collide and explode to create black hole and 'birth atoms'
Astronomers have used a range of telescopes, including Hubble, to watch as particles dance around a neutron star collision that created the smallest black hole ever seen.
Will Advanced Civilizations Build Habitable Planets or Dyson Spheres
If there are alien civilizations in the Universe, some of them could be super advanced. So advanced that they can rip apart planets and create vast shells surrounding a star to capture all its energy. These Dyson spheres should be detectable by modern telescopes. Occasionally astronomers find an object that resembles such an alien megastructure, but so far, they’ve all turned out to be natural objects. As best we can tell, there are no Dyson spheres out there.
Which is better, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
What is the difference between these two shopping sales events, and which is best, Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Read on to find out.
Satellites watch devastating floods in Spain from space (photos)
Valencia was particularly hard-hit.
'Stargate' 30 years later: Roland Emmerich's flawed sci-fi classic remains a refreshing watch
Three decades later, Stargate's legacy has endured. We look back at how it all started, what came after, and the franchise's possible future.
X-class Halloween solar flare erupts from sun, causes radio blackouts (video)
The sun erupted with an X-class solar flare on Halloween, and solar activity is expected to remain high through Nov. 3.
Can we solve the satellite air pollution problem? Here are 4 possible fixes
New technologies including recoverable satellites and in-orbit space debris recycling could help solve the satellite air pollution problem and prevent a new ecological crisis in the future.
NASA astronaut Suni Williams sends Happy Diwali wishes from ISS (video)
As millions of people around the world celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams radioed home her share of festive cheer.
'Interstellar' fireballs likely came from within our solar system, study suggests
The imprecision in the measurements of claimed interstellar fireballs means it is highly likely they originate in the solar system instead, a new study reports.
Week in images: 28 October - 01 November 2024
Week in images: 28 October - 01 November 2024
Join the Space Resources Challenge
The Space Resources Challenge was launched last week, an opportunity for innovators to pioneer the technologies that will help humankind live and work sustainably on the Moon.
Earth from Space: Ross Island, Antarctica
Image: The icy landscape of Ross Island in Antarctica is featured in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image from 3 February 2024, during the austral summer.
Space is closer than you think: apply now to the ESA Student Internship Programme
The 2025 ESA internship opportunities are now live! Positions are open in a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, IT, natural and social sciences, business, economics, and administrative services. This is your chance to launch your career in the extraordinary world of space exploration—don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of the world’s leading space organisations!
Advanced space tech for disaster response with Smart-Connect
When disaster strikes, maintaining communication is critical. Yet, terrestrial (ground) networks are often compromised, leaving civilians stranded and first responders without access to vital information. Limited bandwidth can severely delay crisis management efforts, potentially costing lives. Recent events around the world, including devastating floods and wildfires, underscore the increasing relevance and urgency for advanced disaster response technology.
This is What it Sounds Like When the Earth’s Poles Flip
Is there something strange and alien confined deep inside the Earth? Is it trying to break free and escape into the heavens? No, of course not.
