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Archive for March, 2024

Strongest solar storm since 2017 hits Earth but leaves aurora chasers in the dark

March 25th, 2024 by

Earth just experienced the strongest solar storm since September 2017. It opened a crack in our planet’s magnetosphere but failed to spark impressive auroras. Why?

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What happens if it’s cloudy for the April 8 solar eclipse?

March 25th, 2024 by

Here’s why clouds might not be a big issue for the total solar eclipse on April 8 and what you can see if they decide to make an appearance.

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We’re working out how to solve crimes in space – the final frontier of forensic science

March 25th, 2024 by

As humanity’s footprint expands beyond the familiar terrains of Earth to the Moon and possibly beyond, an intriguing new field emerges from the final frontier: astroforensics.

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How fast will April’s total solar eclipse travel?

March 25th, 2024 by

During the total eclipse on April 8, the moon’s shadow will slow down and then speed up, but how fast will it travel?

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The Chandra X-ray spacecraft may soon go dark, threatening a great deal of astronomy

March 25th, 2024 by

NASA’s recent budget request doesn’t offer hope for a leading X-ray astronomy spacecraft. Scientists are pretty worried.

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Drilling for water ice on Mars: How close are we to making it happen?

March 24th, 2024 by

Scientists and engineers are making progress on drilling technology that could access Mars’ seemingly vast stores of near-surface water ice.

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Astronauts’ mementos packed on Boeing Starliner for crew flight test

March 24th, 2024 by

A NASA astronaut who had the honor of naming her spacecraft will fly items inspired by that name when she launches to the International Space Station.

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‘Spaceman’ director Johan Renck on making a romantic sci-fi fable (exclusive)

March 24th, 2024 by

An exclusive interview with “Spaceman” director Johan Renck discussing telepathic alien spiders and hanging Adam Sandler on wires.

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