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  San Diego CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 My telescope, set up for astrophotography in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, was pointed at a galaxy unfathomably far from Earth. My wife, Cristina, walked up just as the first space photo streamed to my tablet. It sparkled on the screen in front of us. "That's the Pinwheel galaxy," I said. The name is derived from its shape - albeit this pinwheel contains about a trillion stars. The light from the Pinwheel traveled for 25 million years across the universe - about 150 quintillion miles ... read more |
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Tracing ancient cyanobacteria reveals early origins of circadian clocksTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 21, 2025 To shed light on the evolutionary roots of the cyanobacterial circadian clock, a Japanese research team has traced the development of timekeeping proteins from ancient bacterial ancestors. Their stu ... more  
ATLAS showcases secure software platform to enhance US military satellite operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 ATLAS Space Operations and its subsidiary Freedom Space Technologies have successfully demonstrated the capabilities of their Freedom software platform for the U.S. Air Force Research Lab and the De ... more  
5 Bitcoin Alternatives Worth Considering in 2025Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 From being dismissed as internet magic money to becoming a household name, Bitcoin is now the poster child of cryptocurrency. However, Bitcoin isn't the only player in the game anymore. A number of other coins are stepping up, offering real use cases, better tech, and in some cases, more growth potential. ... more  
Revolutionary Passive Systems Transform Plant Watering in MicrogravityLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 22, 2025 NASA is advancing innovative microgravity fluid management technologies that pave the way for efficient plant watering in space-without the need for moving parts. Feeding astronauts on deep sp ... more |
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Unveiling the secrets of planet formation in environments of high UV radiationUniversity Park PA (SPX) May 22, 2025 The fundamental building blocks for planet formation can exist even in environments with extreme ultraviolet radiation, according to a new study by an international collaboration led by Penn State a ... more |
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A rare planet may orbit brown dwarf pair at right angles Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 22, 2025 A newly identified planetary system, labeled 2M1510, may be home to one of the most unusual planetary orbits ever observed. A candidate planet appears to loop above and below the poles of a pair of ... more  
Martian dust devil photobombs NASA Perseverance rover in milestone selfiePasadena CA (JPL) May 22, 2025 A swirling Martian dust devil made a surprise appearance in a selfie captured by NASA's Perseverance rover on May 10, commemorating its 1,500th sol on Mars. The photo was taken while the rover was p ... more 
China opens international call for instruments on Tianwen-3 Mars missionTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 22, 2025 China is encouraging international researchers to join its Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission by proposing scientific payloads for inclusion on the spacecraft. The China National Space Admin ... more  
China places six satellites in orbit with latest Kinetica 1 missionTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 22, 2025 CAS Space, a commercial aerospace firm under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, launched its Kinetica 1-Y7 solid-propellant rocket on Wednesday, successfully deploying six satellites into space. ... more |
When lightning leaders collide gamma rays burst from Earth's atmosphereOsaka,Japan (SPX) May 22, 2025 Lightning has long captivated scientists, but a new study from The University of Osaka has shed unprecedented light on the high-energy physics behind it. Researchers have captured the first-ever det ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Cosmic clash sees quasar-powered galaxy disrupt stellar birth in deep spaceBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 22, 2025 Astronomers have captured a rare cosmic encounter in which a galaxy armed with a powerful quasar bombards a companion, drastically altering its ability to form stars. The discovery, detailed in Natu ... more  
Only a Tiny Fraction of Deep Seafloor Mapped Over Seven DecadesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 12, 2025 In a significant new study published in Science Advances, researchers from the Ocean Discovery League have revealed that less than 0.001% of the deep seafloor has been visually observed in over 70 y ... more  
Ancient Fossil Tracks Push Back Reptile Evolution by 40 Million YearsSydney, Australia (SPX) May 15, 2025 Fossil tracks uncovered in the Mansfield district of northern Victoria, Australia, indicate that reptiles may have appeared on Earth up to 40 million years earlier than previously believed. These ne ... more  
Exolaunch secures multi year SpaceX rideshare launch deal through 2028Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 Exolaunch has signed new multi-year launch agreements with SpaceX, ensuring small satellite launch capacity through 2028 on Falcon 9 rideshare missions. The agreements span various orbital inclinati ... more |
At Houston event, NASA astronauts will discuss their recent space station missionsWashington DC (UPI) May 20, 2025 Four NASA astronauts who recently returned to Earth from a mission aboard the International Space Station will take part this week in a welcome-home ceremony at NASA's space center in Texas. ... more  
When to Call a Missouri Brain Injury Lawyer After an Accident or InjuryLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2025 Accidents can occur unexpectedly and, in severe cases, lead to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) that permanently change lives. For this reason, hiring a top-rated St. Louis brain injury lawyer who offers online appointments and is available 24/7 is essential. ... more  
Winnipeg's Real Estate Market in 2025: Navigating Challenges and Exploring Solutions for Home SellersWinnipeg, Manitoba (SPX) May 22, 2025 The Winnipeg real estate market has demonstrated resilience and growth in early 2025, with average home prices reaching $394,088 in February, marking a 6.3% increase year-over-year and a 10.2% rise from January 2025. ... more  
Second CubeSat added to ESAs Ramses mission for close study of ApophisParis, France (SPX) May 21, 2025 ESA is expanding its Ramses mission to asteroid Apophis with the addition of a second CubeSat, further enhancing scientific efforts to study the asteroid during its extremely close approach to Earth ... more |
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Rice engineers develop resonant energy system for more efficient solar desalinationLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 Rice University researchers have introduced a novel desalination technology designed to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of solar-powered water purification. The new system, described in a st ... more 
UT Austin Researchers Uncover Key Link in Early Martian Water CycleLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2025 Graduate students from The University of Texas at Austin have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Mars' ancient water cycle, filling a crucial gap in the link between surface water and ... more 
Streak Patterns on Mars Likely Formed by Dust Rather Than Water FlowLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2025 New findings from Brown University and the University of Bern challenge the long-standing theory that certain streaks on Martian slopes are formed by flowing water. Using machine learning to analyze ... more  
Largest Galaxy Group Sample Reveals 12 Billion Years of Cosmic EvolutionBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 20, 2025 Astronomers have released the largest sample of galaxy groups ever identified, utilizing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) within the COSMOS Web field. This breakthrough offers an unpr ... more |
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Space tourism's growth blurs the line between scientific and symbolic achievementMenomonie, WI (SPX) May 20, 2025 On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin launched six women - Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyn, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sanchez - on a suborbital journey to the edge of space. The head ... more |
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The space race is being reshaped by geopolitics, offering opportunities for countries such as New ZealandAuckland, New Zealand (The Conversation) May 19, 2025 The space economy is being reshaped - not just by innovation, but by geopolitics. What was once dominated by state space agencies, and more recently by private ventures, is evolving into a hybrid mo ... more  
Sidus Space's FeatherEdge Gen-2 Achieves Successful On-Orbit Operations on LizzieSat-3Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has announced the successful on-orbit operation of its advanced onboard edge computer, the FeatherEdge GEN-2, integrated into the commissioning of LizzieSat-3 (LS-3). Th ... more 
Muon Space Secures NRO Stage II Contract for Advanced EO/IR CapabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Muon Space, a leader in mission-specific low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, has secured the second stage of its contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) under the Strategi ... more  
China's Queqiao-2 Satellite Ready for Global Lunar Mission SupportTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 20, 2025 Queqiao-2, China's dedicated relay satellite for lunar landing missions, is now poised to support both domestic and international lunar exploration efforts, according to the Deep Space Exploration L ... more |
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