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The “Seven Sisters” just found thousands of long-lost siblings

The discovery reveals that the Pleiades is part of a sprawling stellar family, known as the Greater Pleiades Complex, with thousands of hidden siblings across the sky. By combining data from NASA's TESS and ESA's Gaia space telescope, researchers identified young stars spinning quickly, tracing the origins of the Pleiades.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateNov 12, 2025

Hungry star is eating its cosmic twin at rate never seen before

Astronomers discovered a greedy white dwarf star consuming its closest celestial companion at an unprecedented rate. The study found that the super-dense white dwarf is burning brightly due to the mass transfer between the two stars, potentially leading to a massive explosion visible from Earth.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 9, 2025
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Rotation-corrected satellite precise orbit determination method boosts navigation precision for future mega-constellations

A new POD method integrates ISL data with onboard BDS-3 observations to determine the orbits of LEO and MEO satellites simultaneously. The approach reduces LEO orbit errors from over 20 cm to about 1 cm, offering low-latency, high-accuracy solutions without heavy reliance on ground tracking stations.

SourceAerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalSatellite Navigation·DateAug 15, 2025

Gaia’s variable stars: a new map of the stellar life cycle

A team of astronomers has combined cluster and variable star data from the Gaia mission to create a new map of stellar life cycles. The study shows that at least one in five stars in clusters changes brightness over time, with young clusters hosting more variety of variable stars.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·DateAug 13, 2025

NRL’s Narrow Field Imager captures first light

The NRL's Narrow Field Imager (NFI) has captured its first light images, primarily focused on calibrating the instrument and confirming pointing accuracy. The NFI will enable scientists to study the Sun's corona in unprecedented detail, helping to understand and predict coronal mass ejections.

SourceNaval Research Laboratory·DateApr 17, 2025

NRL's narrow field imager launches on NASA's PUNCH mission

The NRL-developed Narrow Field Imager is a compact coronagraph that will image the transition of the Sun's atmosphere to the solar wind, gaining insights into space plasma environments. The PUNCH mission aims to improve prediction and mitigation of space weather events like coronal mass ejections.

SourceNaval Research Laboratory·DateMar 20, 2025
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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This tiny galaxy is answering some big questions

Researchers led by Kristen McQuinn used the Webb Telescope to find that Leo P formed stars early on but stopped for a few billion years during the Epoch of Reionization. The study provides insights into the growth of low-mass structures and the processes that led to star creation.

SourceRutgers University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateJan 16, 2025

Carvings at ancient monument may be world’s oldest calendar

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh suggest that carvings on a stone pillar at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey represent the world's oldest solar calendar, dating back to a comet strike around 10,850 BC. The V-shaped symbols may record an astronomical event that triggered changes in human civilization.

SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·JournalTime and Mind·DateAug 6, 2024

Overview of orbital mechanics for space-based gravitational wave observatories

Space-based gravitational wave observatories offer longer arm lengths, enabling detection of low-frequency GWs. Configuration design and stability control are key factors for success, with geocentric configurations showing promise due to their simplicity and ease of deployment.

SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalSpace: Science & Technology·DateApr 5, 2023
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Study traces shared and unique cellular hallmarks found in 6 neurodegenerative diseases

A recent study has identified common and unique cellular processes in six neurodegenerative diseases, providing new insights into the underlying causes of these conditions. The research used machine learning analysis to compare RNA markers in whole blood samples from patients with distinct diseases, revealing eight shared themes across...

SourceArizona State University·JournalAlzheimer s & Dementia·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 21, 2022

Webb Space Telescope reveals previously shrouded newborn stars

Astronomers used the Webb Space Telescope's near-infrared camera to analyze images of the Cosmic Cliffs region in NGC 3324. The discovery reveals telltale signs from two dozen previously unseen young stars, with many appearing to be protostars that will eventually become low-mass stars like Earth's sun.

SourceRice University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 16, 2022

Discovery of extracts from a lost astronomical catalogue

Researchers deciphered descriptions of four constellations from the Hipparchus Star Catalogue, refuting a long-held idea about its relation to Claudius Ptolemy's catalogue. The study confirms Hipparchus' data as accurate to the nearest degree, making it a significant advancement in reconstructing the ancient astronomical text.

SourceCNRS·JournalJournal for the History of Astronomy·DateOct 20, 2022
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

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Massive outback rock art site reveals ancient narrative

Researchers uncovered a unique story behind Marra Wonga rock art site, featuring animal tracks, lines, grooves, and hand-related stencils. The site's composition appears to be linked to the Seven Sisters Dreaming story, with designs spread across the length in a particular order.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalAustralian Archaeology·DateSep 20, 2022

How scientist facilitated the development of LEO mega constellations

The development of LEO mega constellations has significantly impacted human scientific progress in communication, navigation, and remote sensing. However, unrestrained deployment poses a threat to spacecraft safety and space environment stability, requiring rational surveillance and governance mechanisms.

SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalSpace Science & Technology·DateAug 17, 2022

How scientist reviewed the key technologies for space-based situational awareness and summarized their future trends?

The review paper analyzed research advancements in data acquisition, target recognition, and monitoring for space situational awareness. The author emphasized the importance of comprehensive reviews and identified emerging trends in multiagent and synergetic constellation technologies.

SourceBeijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Ltd·JournalSpace Science & Technology·DateJul 14, 2022
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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Mystery solved: Dust cloud led to Betelgeuse's 'Great Dimming'

Astronomers have explained Betelgeuse's sudden dimming by a cloud of dust formed from stardust, which temporarily blocked the star's light. The discovery was made using new images taken with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope.

SourceCenter for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian·JournalNature·DateJun 16, 2021

Skoltech studies collective behavior of nanosatellites

Researchers at Skoltech's Space Center have developed an algorithm to measure the geomagnetic field using CubeSats in a tetrahedral orbital formation. The system uses Kriging interpolation to predict magnetic field values, enabling improved attitude control and station-keeping systems.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalAdvances in Space Research·DateApr 13, 2021

Quantifying quantumness: A mathematical project 'of immense beauty'

Scientists have found a way to characterize the degree of quantumness in physical systems, which is essential for understanding quantum computing and sensing advantages. By analyzing extrema states, researchers identified a mathematical representation called Majorana constellation, which covers more of the sphere as quantumness increases.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAVS Quantum Science·DateNov 17, 2020
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The circumstellar disk in the triple-star system GW-Orionis is shaped by disk tearing

A new observational study reveals that the GW-Orionis triple-star system's disk is misaligned due to disk tearing, which could lead to planetary systems with oblique or retrograde orbits. The study provides a three-dimensional model and simulation of the system, reproducing its highly deformed disk and misaligned rings.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateSep 3, 2020

Satellite constellations harvest energy for near-total global coverage

Researchers at Cornell University have discovered a way to make four-satellite constellations possible, enabling advances in telecommunication, navigation, and remote sensing. The new design harnesses energy from gravitational and solar radiation forces, reducing propellant needs and extending lifespan.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 10, 2020

Maintaining large-scale satellite constellations using logistics approach

Researchers propose inventory control method to efficiently swap out broken satellites, ensuring continuous global coverage. The 'warehouse strategy' utilizes lower-altitude parking orbits and batch launches to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalJournal of Spacecraft and Rockets·DateJul 12, 2019
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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NASA estimates heavy Texas and Louisiana rainfall from gulf weather system

A low-pressure system in the Gulf of Campeche brought heavy rainfall to southeast Texas and southern Louisiana, with flash flooding reported throughout the Houston area. The National Weather Service predicts a high risk for flash flooding across parts of the region, with rainfall totals expected to reach 3-7 inches.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJun 5, 2019

Hubble spots a stunning spiral galaxy

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of NGC 2903, a nearby spiral galaxy. The study aims to understand the relationship between a galaxy's central black hole and its rugby-ball-shaped bulge.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateMay 3, 2019

Hubble spots flock of cosmic ducks

Astronomers estimate that Messier 11 formed 220 million years ago and will disperse in a few million years as its stars are ejected by stronger gravitational forces.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateMar 29, 2019
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

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The best spies in the skies analyze Mellaria

The Upper Guadiato Archaeological Ager Mellariensis project has analyzed 49 km2 of the territory containing ancient Roman city Mellaria using the COSMO-SkyMed constellation. The satellite technology has revealed invisible moist and floodable areas, groundwater flow, and lost medieval roads.

SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalArchaeological Prospection·DateJul 27, 2018

Study explores options that optimize profit in broadband satellite constellations

A study at the University of Illinois explores cost-effective options for providing global broadband services by launching satellites into orbit. The research suggests designing a satellite constellation that provides regional coverage first, then expands stage by stage to maximize profit.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalActa Astronautica·DateJun 6, 2018

NASA's IMERG shows devastating rainfall over East Africa

Heavy seasonal rainfall caused by NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) revealed severe flooding in Kenya, displacing over 244,000 people. The estimated death toll from flooding and mudslides has been increased to about 100 people.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateMay 4, 2018
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Haze pollution affects satellite cloud detection

Cloud detection by satellites MODIS, CALIPSO, AIRS and CloudSAT onboard A-Train satellite constellation during severe haze episodes in winter 2015-2016 found haze impacts cloud observation. MODIS misclassified aerosol as cloud, suggesting caution when using its cloud product

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAtmospheric and Oceanic Science Letters·DateNov 27, 2017

NASA adds up Tropical Storm Cindy's rainfall

Tropical Storm Cindy brought significant rainfall to the Gulf Coast region, with estimated totals ranging from 6.80 inches in Prattville, Alabama, to 12.30 inches in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The majority of heavy rainfall was located east of Cindy's center, affecting states along the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJun 23, 2017

Hubble catches a galaxy duo by the 'hare'

The Hubble Space Telescope has imaged two galaxies in close proximity, each traveling at approximately 2 million kilometers per hour. Their interaction will cause distortions and changes to the structures of both galaxies due to gravitational forces.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateMay 12, 2017
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Hubble's bright shining lizard star

Astronomers have discovered a unique star in the constellation of Lacerta, which is millions of times closer to Earth than the galaxy NGC 7250, allowing it to overpower its light

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateApr 28, 2017

NASA analyzes storms that caused deadly Colombia mudslides

Heavy rainfall in Mocoa, Colombia triggered devastating flooding and mudslides that killed over 250 people. NASA's GPM mission provided crucial data on precipitation from its orbit, helping estimate the amount of rain that fell near the affected area.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateApr 4, 2017

Iota Orionis: Pulsating beacon of a constellation

Researchers have discovered a repeating one-per-cent spike in the light of Iota Orionis, a binary star system with a mass 35 times that of the Sun. The unusual variation is caused by the gravitational interaction between the two stars, triggering quakes that allow astronomers to probe the star's inner workings.

SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·DateMar 8, 2017

NASA observes extreme rainfall over Southern California

NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) estimated record-breaking rainfall totals over the western United States from January 17 to 24, 2017. Rainfall of almost 4 inches in one day was reported in Long Beach, California, causing flooding and mudslides.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJan 26, 2017

Hubble gazes into a black hole of puzzling lightness

The galaxy RX J1140.1+0307 has a supermassive black hole with one of the lowest known masses, yet its emission spectrum cannot be explained by current models. Scientists believe other mechanisms are at play in the interactions between the inner and outer parts of the accretion disk surrounding the black hole.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJan 13, 2017
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

NASA adds up heavy rainfall from southeastern US severe weather

Severe thunderstorms spawned tornadoes and generated flooding rainfall over the Southeast, with up to a foot of rain falling in five days. At least 13 deaths were blamed on the violent weather, according to NASA's Integrated Multi-satellite Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) program.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJan 3, 2017

NASA analyzes heavy rainfall over Hispaniola

Heavy rainfall over Hispaniola led to widespread flooding in the northern Dominican Republic, with rainfall totals exceeding 230 mm. NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) data revealed the extent of the flooding, which was caused by slow-moving frontal systems and a tropical wave.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateNov 18, 2016

NASA's IMERG measures deadly West Virginia flooding rainfall

NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) data revealed extreme rainfall in West Virginia during June 20-26, 2016, with 12.6 inches reported in affected areas., The IMERG analysis also showed heavy rain producing thunderstorms, causing flash flooding in the region.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateJun 27, 2016
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

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NASA measures US south heavy rainfall from space

Heaviest rainfall in the southern US was reported over 24 inches in Monroe, Louisiana, with over 4,958 homes damaged by flooding. NASA's TMPA analysis revealed a merged satellite rainfall image showing heavy rain stretching from northern Louisiana to south central Arkansas.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateMar 14, 2016

NASA's IMERG measures flooding rainfall in Peru

Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides in northern Peru, with NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) measuring extreme rainfall totals of over 700 mm. The strong El Niño was partially blamed for the abnormally high rainfall.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateMar 3, 2016

Researchers envisage 'future cemetery'

Researchers at Columbia University have won a design competition to reimagine a future cemetery using architectural and technological innovations. The 'Sylvan Constellation' proposal envisions a network of memorial vessels transforming biomass into a perpetually renewing constellation of light.

SourceUniversity of Bath·DateMar 2, 2016

Sea level mapped from space with GPS reflections

Researchers at National Oceanography Centre use GPS reflections to measure sea surface height from space for the first time. This technique provides a new way to monitor ocean currents by detecting variations in sea surface height caused by currents.

SourceNational Oceanography Centre, UK·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateFeb 22, 2016
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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NASA IMERG data Hurricane Sandra's heavy rainfall

Hurricane Sandra's rainfall was extensively studied using NASA's Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) data. The analysis showed that the hurricane produced over 700 mm of rainfall in an area northeast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateDec 1, 2015

NASA measures India's deadly flooding rains

Heavy flooding in southeastern India has caused at least 70 reported deaths, with Chennai experiencing exceptionally high casualties. NASA's Integrated Multi-satellite Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) data indicate rainfall totals of over 200mm in large areas of Tamil Nadu and northern Sri Lanka.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateNov 17, 2015
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Brown dwarfs, stars share formation process, new study indicates

Astronomers discovered jets of material ejected by still-forming young brown dwarfs, confirming they form through a scaled-down version of star formation. The presence of these jets was detected by the VLA and confirmed with Spitzer and Herschel space telescopes.

SourceNational Radio Astronomy Observatory·DateJul 23, 2015