Science Magazine - Page 192 of 4026

Asteroid 2024 YR4·News·Telescopes

Is China Racing to Save the Planet? The Bold Move to Build a Planetary Defense Force

14 February 2025

China is actively recruiting young talent for a planetary defense initiative aimed at preventing an asteroid impact in 2032. The focus is on aerospace engineering and fostering international collaborations to counter the threat from asteroid 2024 YR4. China’s efforts mirror successful initiatives

News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Venus Dazzles Amid Celestial Dance: A Stargazer’s Delight

14 February 2025

Venus shines brightly at magnitude -4.9, appearing as the prominent “evening star” in the western sky after sunset. With a delicate 27% lit crescent phase, Venus offers a captivating view through telescopes amid the twilight. Jupiter commands attention in the southern sky,

Astronomical Phenomena·Exoplanets·News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Witness the Cosmic Dance: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Planetary Alignment in 2025

14 February 2025

In late February 2025, seven planets will align in a cosmic event visible in the night sky, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. This planetary alignment is a unique opportunity for stargazers to explore the vast beauty of the universe with the aid of

Astrobiology·Mars Exploration·News·Stars

Trump’s Mars Ambitions Ignite a Cosmic Debate: Exploration or Exploitation?

14 February 2025

Donald Trump has vowed to lead a mission to Mars, igniting debates around a new “Manifest Destiny” for the Red Planet. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk supports the vision, aiming to land humans on Mars by 2028, significantly advancing Mars exploration. Critics caution

News

Shivon Zilis: The Brilliant Mind Beside Elon Musk

14 February 2025

Shivon Zilis is recognized for her unique combination of elegance and intellect, gaining prominence during a notable meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the U.S. With roots in Canada, Zilis boasts a diverse heritage as the daughter of an Indian mother

News·Planets

Beyond the Launchpad. Falcon 9’s Secret in Space Farming

14 February 2025

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is exploring integrated space farming modules, aiming to grow food crops in microgravity. The reusable technology of Falcon 9 allows for frequent and cost-effective space missions. Researchers aim to create self-contained farming units in space, promoting faster-growing and

Asteroid 2024 YR4·News·Stars·Telescopes

Asteroid Alert: Will 2024 YR4 Steer Toward Disaster?

14 February 2025

An asteroid named 2024 YR4 has gained attention due to a rising probability of impacting Earth, reaching a 2.3% chance. Discovered in Rio Hurtado, Chile, the asteroid’s path is closely monitored by experts and institutions like the European Space Agency. The asteroid

News

Tiny Heroes of Space: Why India is Sending Fruit Flies to the Final Frontier

14 February 2025

Gaganyaan, India’s space mission by ISRO, includes sending 20 fruit flies alongside astronauts to gather critical health research for space travel. India joins an elite group of nations capable of human spaceflight with this mission. Fruit flies are chosen due to their

James Webb Telescope·News·Planets·Stars

Unveiling Cosmic Secrets: James Webb Telescope Captures Stellar Birth

14 February 2025

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a young protostar, HH 30, located 450 light-years away in the Taurus constellation. HH 30 is a Herbig-Haro object, illustrating the processes involved in star and planet formation. Webb’s infrared capabilities allow for detailed observation