[ad_1] A pair of spacecraft have demonstrated ultra-precise formation flying in orbit for the first time, marking a milestone with major implications for both science and future space missions. The European Space Agency‘s (ESA) Proba-3 mission, consisting of two spacecraft called the Occulter and the Coronagraph, flew in perfect formation at a distance of 150…
[ad_1] Neandertals formed sophisticated hunting parties that drove wild horses into fatal traps around 200,000 years ago. At Germany’s Schöningen site, wooden spears, double-pointed sticks, stone artifacts and butchered remains of more than 50 horses of various ages are some 100,000 years younger than previously thought, researchers report May 9 in Science Advances. Excavations of…
[ad_1] Earth-like exoplanets might be more common throughout the Milky Way than previously believed, astronomers report in a new study. The researchers discovered an unusual super-Earth orbiting its star at a Jupiter-like distance, an orbital range for which only the frequency of larger planets – gas giants and ice giants – has been determined so…
[ad_1] A comprehensive new study reveals the Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) experienced unexpected mass gain between 2021-2023, temporarily reversing a two-decade trend of accelerating ice loss that had been contributing significantly to global sea level rise. This remarkable shift comes after analysis of 22 years of satellite gravimetry data showing pronounced mass loss acceleration in…
[ad_1] CLIMATEWIRE | A futuristic geoengineering proposal might be easier to accomplish in the real world than scientists previously thought. New research suggests that a planet-cooling strategy known as solar radiation management is already possible with existing commercial airplanes. Until now, many experts suggested the technology probably would require specialized high-altitude aircraft. And assembling a…
[ad_1] Charging an electric vehicle at night can reduce the demand on the power grid ifeelstock/Alamy A small financial reward can persuade many electric vehicle owners to charge their electric cars during off-peak nighttime hours – even when behavioural nudges fail to have the same effect. That is the finding of a real-world trial that…
[ad_1] Stumbling upon your grandmother’s colorful pillbox organizers or custom-made blister packs might leave you impressed — how does she keep track of all those differently shaped and colored pills, each taken at different times of the day? What seems like a simple routine is often a logistical challenge, and for many, keeping up with…
[ad_1] Happy Star Wars Day! To honor May the Fourth, we’re bringing you the lowdown on an ultra-rare screen-used “Star Wars” collectible to share that’s going up for auction this fall, from a well-known entertainment memorabilia auction house called Propstore. They’re the folks that auctioned off Chewbacca’s Bowcaster for $768K and Luke Skywalker’s Medal of…
[ad_1] This year may already be on track to be the second hottest on record, after 2024. Floods and tornadoes are wracking wide swathes of the United States. And more wild weather is expected to be on the horizon. But the federal government’s ability — and long-standing charge — to warn the nation about the…
[ad_1] It’s time to get outside and look at the night sky: the Eta Aquariid meteor shower is about to peak. Over May 5 to 6, the sky over the southern tropics will rain the most cosmic dust of the annual event, glittering with light as it burns up on atmospheric entry. The shower itself…