Volunteers discover rare space weather events using their ears

by quasarn01 | Apr 17, 2026 | Astronomy

Our planet rests inside a magnetic cocoon filled with plasma—but it’s not always peaceful and quiet. Activity from the sun can send waves through this space, and some of those disturbances can even reach Earth, affecting our power grid. Go to...

ALMA and JWST investigate giant disk galaxy’s formation and evolution

by quasarn01 | Apr 17, 2026 | Astronomy

European astronomers have used the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe a recently discovered giant disk galaxy known as ADF22.1. Results of the new observations, published April 8 on the arXiv preprint server,...

Human space research gets a boost from retired NASA centrifuge

by quasarn01 | Apr 17, 2026 | Astronomy

Texas A&M University is preparing for a new era of space research with the launch of a research centrifuge at the Anthony Wood ’87 Artificial Gravity Lab. Set to become one of the most advanced human centrifuge facilities in the United States, the lab can...

Back on Earth, Artemis II crew still finding their footing

by quasarn01 | Apr 17, 2026 | Astronomy

Nearly a week after their Pacific splashdown, the astronauts who crewed the Artemis II mission that flew around the moon told reporters Thursday they have yet to fully grasp the magnitude of the moment. Go to Source

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship’s performance, especially the heat shield

by quasarn01 | Apr 17, 2026 | Astronomy

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance gave high marks Thursday to their moonship, especially the heat shield, for its performance during reentry. Go to Source