A recent visit to the site of the first atomic bomb explosion offered desert vistas, (mildly) radioactive pebbles and troubling reflections.
Tag: Space and Astronomy
Space Station Tilted After New Russian Module Fires Thrusters
The Nauka module met up with the orbiting outpost on Thursday morning, and later unexpectedly fired its thrusters.
What Animals See in the Stars, and What They Stand to Lose
Humans aren’t the only species that navigate by starlight. Animals from birds to dung beetles may do it, too — and might become disoriented as our city lights drown out the heavens.
As Astronauts Dock, China Takes Up Long-Term Residence in Orbit
Three Chinese astronauts arrived on Thursday to help build their country’s rival to the International Space Station.
China, Russia Team Up for a Space Race With the U.S.
The two countries have pledged to cooperate on expeditions to the moon and to an asteroid, setting the stage for a new space race with the United States and its partners.
Solar Eclipse 2021: Highlights From the ‘Ring of Fire’
Weather and geography made it difficult to see the rare spectacle, but some intrepid people got an exciting view of the eclipse from unique vantage points.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing.
Will the Next Space-Weather Season Be Stormy or Fair?
As another 11-year cycle of solar activity begins, scientists debate how violent our stellar friend is likely to be.
What to Name a Bunch of Black Holes? You Had Some Ideas.
Recently, astronomers asked aloud which plural term would best suit the most enigmatic entity in the cosmos. The responses were plentiful.
Super Blood Moon and Lunar Eclipse 2021
A supermoon and total lunar eclipse combined to put on a big red show.