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Black hole collision ‘alerts’ could notify astronomers within 30 seconds of detection

Submit on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 21:11

Astronomers will be alerted to gravitational waves faster than ever before as LIGO and other detectors “listen” to a universal symphony.

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New moon of May 2024 tonight welcomes the stars of summer

Submit on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 20:11

The new moon of May 2024 will see the bright constellations of summer begin to rise just as those of winter sink below the horizon.

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‘Warp drives’ may actually be possible someday, new study suggests

Submit on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 19:11

A new study provides some theoretical underpinning to sci-fi warp drives, suggesting that the superfast propulsion tech may not forever elude humanity.

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Should we seal DNA samples of Earth’s endangered species in a moon crater?

Submit on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 19:11

Scientists fighting to save coral reefs amid the climate crisis suggest sending genetic coral material to be preserved on the moon. Is it a good idea?

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Rocket issue pushes 1st astronaut launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule to May 10

Submit on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 17:11

The historic first crewed launch of Boeing’s new Starliner astronaut taxi has been pushed to no earlier than Friday (May 10), due to an issue with the vehicle’s rocket ride.

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Boeing Starliner team delays 1st historic astronaut launch due to rocket issue

Submit on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 09:11

A rocket issue with United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V caused Boeing Starliner to wave off its historic 1st launch attempt with astronauts on May 6. A backup launch date has not been announced.

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‘Sparkly’ narwhal toy trades sea for space as Boeing Starliner zero-g indicator

Submit on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 08:11

What has one horn, two crewmates and shares a name with its ride into orbit? “Calypso,” the plush sequined narwhal that is flying on the crew flight test of “Calypso,” Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner.

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Spacecraft captures absolutely incredible video of plasma swirling on the sun

Submit on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 04:11

The video gives an insight into the energetic events that transfer energy and plasma into the solar corona that ultimately drives the solar wind.

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