The connection between relativity and quantum mechanics has been a black box for the world of physics for decades. That partially stems from the difficulty in collecting data on systems that interface between the two of them. Relativity is the realm of the supermassive, while quantum mechanics can best be described as the realm of the minuscule. But, there is, in fact, one particular realm where they overlap. One of the results of relativity is that gravity can affect the flow of time. Commonly known as “time dilation,” this effect has now been studied by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the US using an extraordinarily accurate atomic clock.
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Live coverage: SpaceX’s next batch of Starlink satellites ready for launch Monday
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission will launch SpaceX’s next batch of 46 Starlink broadband satellites. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.
Imaging the Galaxy’s Centre in Unprecedented Detail Reveals More Mysterious Filaments
The inner 600 light years of our galaxy is a maelstrom of cosmic radiation, turbulent swirling gas clouds, intense star formation, supernovae, huge bubbles of radio energy, and of course a giant supermassive black hole. This bustling downtown of the Milky Way is a potential treasure trove of discovery but has been difficult to study as the galaxy’s central regions are obscured by dust and glaring radiation. But a new image of this region with unprecedented detail reveals more than we’ve ever seen before. We find some familiar objects like supernovae but also some mysterious structures – gaseous filaments dozens of light years long channeling electrons at near light speed.
Next SpaceX launch to deploy fewer Starlink satellites into higher orbit
File photo of a stack of Starlink satellites before a previous launch. Credit: SpaceX
A Falcon 9 rocket set for launch Monday will deploy the SpaceX’s next batch of Starlink internet satellites into a higher, more circular orbit than the last few flights, reducing the potential risk to the satellites from a solar storm like the one that destroyed at least 38 Starlink spacecraft earlier this month.
New Photos Show a Black Hole Blasting out Powerful Winds
Pictures of galaxies never cease to amaze, and astronomers are consistently coming up with new ones that provide a different viewpoint on the universe and maybe some exciting science along with it. A recent picture of the galaxy NGC 7582, taken with the Very Large Telescope (VLT), shows an active supermassive black hole at the galaxy’s core. However, something appears to be redirecting its “wind” away from the rest of the spiral galaxy.
Astronomers Discover a Strange new Star That Might be From the Collision Between two Dead Stars
With how many stars there are in our galaxy, there are sure to be plenty of different types of them. But they still continue to amaze us with their differences and constantly challenge our models on how exactly they form. Now a new class of stars was discovered by Dr. Klaus Werner of the University of Tübingen, and they are covered in different materials than expected.
Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon' space opera is coming to Netflix. Here's the 1st concept art and full cast.
Zack Snyder shares a first look at concept art for his new sci-fi saga for Netflix, "Rebel Moon."
'Star Trek: Picard' Season 2 is going to be a wild, time-traveling ride, SFX reveals
SFX Magazine dives into "Star Trek: Picard" Season 2 with its showrunners and charismatic star, Sir Patrick Stewart
NASA: No current plan for return of space station parts for museums
A plan for how NASA will dispose of the International Space Station makes no mention of preserving parts from the complex. It is not just an omission from a report: the agency says it has no plans.
'Star Trek Online' debuts Captain Janeway on PC
The first starring female captain arrives just in time for the game's 12 anniversary.
Making spaceflight history: John Glenn orbited Earth 60 years ago today
On Feb. 20, 1962, John Glenn circled Earth three times in a capsule named Friendship 7, pulling off the United States' first-ever crewed orbital spaceflight.
Astronauts, Australian airport mark 60 years since John Glenn first orbited Earth
The astronauts on the International Space Station, who are the latest to follow John Glenn into orbit, and the city that lit up for his mission 60 years ago marked the legacy of Glenn's spaceflight.
SpaceX to launch new Starlink fleet and land rocket Monday. Here's how to watch live
SpaceX will launch more than four dozen satellites and land the returning rocket on Monday (Feb. 21), and you can watch the action live.
Antares rocket launch kicks off space station resupply mission
A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket lifts off Saturday from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. Credit: Alex Polimeni / Spaceflight Now
Northrop Grumman launched a cargo flight from Virginia’s Eastern Shore Saturday using an Antares booster with a first stage designed and built in Ukraine, a successful start for a mission to deliver food, experiments, and supplies to the seven-person crew on the International Space Station.
Cosmic chaos reigns in new trailer for 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'
Marvel Studios just released the newest trailer for director Sam Raimi’s "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
Next GOES weather satellite installed atop Atlas 5 rocket
NOAA’s GOES-T weather satellite, encapsulated inside its payload shroud, was transferred to ULA’s Vertical Integration Facility on Thursday for lifting atop an Atlas 5 rocket. Credit: United Launch Alliance
A new weather satellite destined for a perch over the Pacific Ocean and the Western United States was mounted on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket Thursday at Cape Canaveral, moving a step closer to launch scheduled for March 1.
Chinese astronaut Wang Yaping celebrates Lantern Festival with traditional music from space (video)
China's Tiangong space station is still under construction but the astronauts aboard are already bringing aspects of Chinese traditions and culture into space.
Record-breaking winds blast Europe in the worst storm in decades
Although the storm is severe, scientists caution against linking it with climate change.
Fowl play: Turkey turmoil at NASA center in California
A flock of wild turkeys has gotten a little too interested in space exploration, so a NASA facility is helping the hefty birds explore a nice reserve instead.
A Cygnus cargo spacecraft is launching to orbit today. Here's how to watch live.
The private Cygnus freighter will deliver more than 8,300 pounds of supplies and research gear to the International Space Station.
Live coverage: Antares rocket, Cygnus cargo ship set for launch today in Virginia
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of an Antares rocket from Virginia with Northrop Grumman’s 17th operational Cygnus resupply flight to the International Space Station. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Twitter.
