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2 spacecraft flew exactly in line to imitate a solar eclipse, capture a stunning image and test new tech
The solar corona, as viewed by Proba-3’s ASPIICS coronagraph. ESA/Proba-3/ASPIICS/WOW algorithm, CC BY-SA Christopher Palma, Penn State During…
Going to Zero Gravity to Prove Gravity Is a Lie
Einstein's revolutionary insight was that gravity isn't a force pulling objects together, but rather the result of mass and energy warping the very fabric of spacetime.
We’re Taking a Trip Around Europa
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, set for launch in 2024, aims to investigate Jupiter’s moon Europa as a prime…
2 solar probes are helping researchers understand what phenomenon powers the solar wind
This artist’s rendition shows NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP Yeimy…
INSIGHTS FROM THE LAB: Haifeng Xiao
Haifeng Xiao, originally from Tianmen City, China, is pursuing a Ph.D. at Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. His research has focused on predicting calving events in the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica and studying seasonal CO2 deposits on Mars' polar caps.
ESA’s Euclid Mission, Explained by Dr. Tyson
Launched early in July, the mission seeks to explore the beginning of the universe itself, primarily by measuring…
Euclid space mission is set for launch – here’s how it will test alternative theories of gravity
NASA Robert Nichol, University of Surrey and Tessa Baker, Queen Mary University of London The European Space Agency’s…