Astronomers edge closer to confirming atmosphere on potentially habitable exoplanet

Astronomers could be on the verge of finding an Earth-like atmosphere on an exoplanet for the initial time, pending more in depth examinations that could confirm early observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The exoplanet belongs...

Mathematics finds no explanation: a new study calls into question everything we know and suggests that life should not exist

A recent study has reopened the debate about the appearance of life on Earth. The research, led by Robert G. Endres of Imperial College London, concludes that, from a mathematical point of view, the spontaneous appearance of living organisms from...

Astronomers find new moon near Earth

Given the vast darkness of space, it is always giving us surprises here on Earth. In July astronomers spotted the third interstellar object ever detected barreling toward the heart of our solar system, Comet 3I/ATLAS. Now in a study published this...

Astronomers spot a rare 'Einstein Cross' with a hidden twist

Astronomers spotted an “Einstein Cross” with a twist: a faint fifth image glowing at the center. That extra speck shouldn’t exist – unless something unseen is warping space more than expected. Careful modeling showed the culprit was a massive halo...

Light Pollution Threatens Atacama Desert’s Astronomy and Ecosystems

In the vast expanse of Chile’s Atacama Desert, where the night sky unfolds in a tapestry of stars unmarred by human interference, astronomers and environmentalists are confronting a global crisis that threatens both scientific discovery and...

Boulder City to host Astronomy in the Park

Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson, the city of Boulder City, and the Las Vegas Astronomical Society invite families to explore the wonders of the night sky at a free Astronomy in the Park event on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m....

Un exoplaneta similar a la Tierra podría ser habitable, y los astrónomos podrían saberlo pronto

Por Jacopo Prisco, CNN Los astrónomos podrían estar cerca de confirmar la presencia de una atmósfera similar a la de la Tierra en un exoplaneta por primera vez, si análisis más detallados verifican las observaciones preliminares del Telescopio...

Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District: How many students met or exceeded expectations in mathematics in 2023-24 school year?

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim WalzWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz In Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District 29.8% of...

National Astronomy Day star party set in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. – The Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society, Inc. is inviting the public to joint them in celebrating National Astronomy Day and the 35th Anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope with an evening observation session at the...

Exploring the Key Drivers of the Opposition Surge Effect in Astronomy

In a continuation of our conversation with Leonardos “Leo” Gkouvelis, who is in the Faculty of Physics at Ludwig Maximilian University (Munich, Germany), we discussed the phenomenon of shadow hiding and coherent back scattering in astronomy,...

Over 900 mathematicians, researchers warn UGC of ‘grave defects’ in draft UG maths curriculum

Edu News Draft UG maths curriculum (Photo Credit: Pixabay) New Delhi: Over 900 researchers and mathematicians have urged the University Grants Commission (UGC) to withdraw the draft undergraduate curriculum for mathematics, claiming it is “riddled...

Midea is Redefining Fan Technology Through Mathematical Aesthetics

At IFA 2025, Midea Group introduced its Intrinity Fan series, turning the famous mathematical idea of the Möbius strip from abstract theory into practical technology and establishing a new innovation standard in the fan industry. This is not just...

Ecological action encouraged at exhibit

Owaka artist Gordon Thompson’s latest exhibition is at Balclutha’s new Colour + Light Gallery throughout September. Intenature — Art in Action, brings together art, environment and community in an experimental, practical and personal way. Mr...

FHSU hosts cosmology seminar for physics studnets

BY RUBY DIAZ Tiger Media Network On Tuesday, Professor and Cosmologist Bharat Ratra from Kansas State University hosted a seminar on cosmology for physics students at Fort Hays State. Ratra said we only know about 5 percent of the universe. The...

Astronomical vs Meteorological: When does fall start?

August 31st marked the end of meteorological summer then meteorological fall started on September 1st. According to astronomical seasons, we are still in summer until September 22nd. Confusing? Let's break it down: Earth is not directly up and...

Kenosha astronomer discovers rare telescope missing for decades — the only one of its kind

KENOSHA — A Kenosha astronomer has uncovered a piece of astronomy history — a telescope once thought to be lost forever. Hasan Khalil, a member of the Racine Astronomical Society, was restoring equipment in his home garage when he realized the old...

Science CNN Earth-like exoplanet could be habitable, and astronomers may know soon

Astronomers might be close to confirming the presence of an Earth-like atmosphere on an exoplanet for the first time, if more detailed analyses verify preliminary observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. The planet is part of a planetary...

Cosmic Wonders Abound in the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

From aurora borealis to the Milky Way to distant nebulae, cosmic phenomena induces wonder like little else. When faced with distant galaxies and the seemingly endless sea of trillions of stars—a trillion trillion, actually, known as a...

Earth-like exoplanet could be habitable, and astronomers may know soon

By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers might be close to confirming the presence of an Earth-like atmosphere on an exoplanet for the first time, if more detailed analyses verify preliminary observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. The...

Video: World’s first humanoid robot defies physics, masters perfect Webster flip

A newly released video from AGIBOT has captured wide attention across the tech community, showing its humanoid robot Lingxi X2 performing the Webster flip, a notoriously difficult gymnastics move never before achieved by a humanoid machine. The...