OTD in Space – July 12: Communications satellite Olympus launched
On July 12, 1989, the European Space Agency launched an experimental communications satellite named Olympus-1. It was the ...
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Scientists discover organic molecules in the ruins of a massive supernova explosion
The organic molecules were found within dense cocoons of gas surrounding newborn stars.
What sized planet would make space travel impossible due to gravity?
Our readers enjoy getting to grips with this one, pondering everything from what this planet might look like to the various methods its inhabitants might use to reach space
A ravenous black hole in our backyard could be our window into the ancient universe
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Gravitational waves reveal hidden populations within black hole mergers
Since gravitational waves were first detected in 2015, instruments including LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA have picked up a steady ...
We're finally about to discover what's lurking inside a black hole
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JWST studies a supernova near the dawn of time
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The Most Massive Black Hole Merger Ever Seen Was So Rare, It Seemed Impossible. Now, Astrophysicists May Finally Have an Explanation
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Synthetic rotation brings black hole energy theory into lab, amplifying waves
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Euclid telescope spots oldest quasars ever discovered, adding to "perplexing" space mystery
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
European Space Agency's Euclid captures the star-filled center of the Milky Way
NASA will begin mapping the galactic bulge with a mission later this summer.
FCC approves test of space mirror to light night sky
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Show HN: Orbit – AR satellite tracker, watch 15k+ objects
Hey HN! I made Orbit, an iOS app that allows you to see the satellites, planets, and constellations above you in AR, on a 2D map, and on a 3D globe. The app includes more than 15,000 objects tracked by CelesTrack, together with their pass predictions, descriptions, and detailed orbital data. A searchable catalog of all objects is also available, as well as a built-in chatbot designed to answer any space-related questions you might have.This is my first published iOS app, so any feedback is great
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Saturday citations: Blue zone longevity; soft tissue find predates dinosaurs; black hole collisions simplified
This week, researchers reported finding nanoplastics in Antarctic soils for the first time, suggesting they were delivered ...
King opens humanities centre and space hub
King Charles visits Oxford and Didcot for a day of engagements focused on education and innovation.
Scientists discover organic molecules in the ruins of a massive supernova explosion
The organic molecules were found within dense cocoons of gas surrounding newborn stars.
Organic molecules can survive violent supernova explosions - fueling star and planet formation
A supernova remnant is supposed to be a rough neighborhood for a newborn star. Shock waves rip through space at thousands of ...
Just 35 Products To Make Your Nice Backyard *Even Nicer* Now That It’s Hot Out
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