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07/05/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Historical discovery: Astronomers have made the first ever observation of a ripple in space time

History has been made thanks to collaborative efforts from various corners of the globe. In a landmark event, astronomers were able to bear witness to space time, and the light ripples caused by the same event. Scientists believe the source of the ripples to be a kilonova: an astronomical event brought on by the unification […]

06/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Alien contact may not be that far off; listening to radio signals may enable contact this century

How long will humanity have to wait for alien contact to occur? According to one famous theoretical physicist, not long at all. In fact, we may be hearing from aliens within this century. That was the answer given by Michio Kaku, one of the co-founders of string field theory, in his Reddit Ask Me Anything […]

06/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Study of microbes from extreme habitats may aid search for life on Mars

Deserts are among the most inhospitable places on Earth. Yet, nestled under sun-soaked, rocky valleys, life exists. These minute, photosynthetic organisms are known as hypolithic cyanobacteria or simply hypoliths, and they’ve managed to survive in the most unwelcoming of places. This uncanny ability to shrug off conditions that would doom most animals and plants isn’t […]

04/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Radiation from deep space is intensifying, affecting space weather and potential space travel

Ever since humanity’s first foray into space, our astronauts have had to contend with deep-space radiation. Scientists have done what they can to protect space voyagers and technology from exposure to cosmic rays. But, as new research has shown, that may not be enough: The radiation environment of space may be higher than previously conceived. […]

02/01/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Science experiments on the space station: Innovative “bone glue” may stimulate bone growth, treat osteoporosis

Gradual bone loss is a serious side effect that astronauts must endure during protracted spaceflights. This is due to the absence of gravity. Without gravity, bone regeneration undergoes a significant reduction while bone resorption increases. Scientists have been attempting to find a solution to this grave health issue for years, and they may have found […]

12/01/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Will human colonies be on the Moon in five years?

Come 2018, Moon Express will launch its first mission to the Moon. Though originally slated for late 2017, Naveen Jain, Moon Express co-founder and chairman, told CNBC.com that the launch is “definitely” going to happen. Moreover, Jain has gone on to state that the first human colony will be on the Moon within the next […]

07/26/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Private companies to begin mining the moon for valuable minerals… will United Nations intervene?

As the earth’s natural resources grow smaller by the day, private companies have turned their sights to the night sky. The moon represents new opportunities for these interested parties, as the planet’s natural satellite is replete with minerals that are ripe for the picking. The non-profit organization For All Moonkind aims to prevent this from […]

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