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Unlocking Entertainment: How CBC is Making Media Accessible for Everyone

30 January 2025

CBC is committed to making entertainment inclusive for all Canadians, prioritizing accessibility in media. Closed Captioning and Described Video are key features enhancing the viewing experience for individuals with various challenges. The initiative promotes a culture of inclusion, allowing everyone to engage

News·Telescopes

Is Earth in Danger? The Asteroid Set to Skim by in 2032

30 January 2025

A promising yet concerning asteroid, 2023 DW, is being monitored for a potential Earth impact in 2032. Current odds of impact are 1 in 600, highlighting the rare but serious potential threat. Planetary defense experts are actively discussing and simulating response strategies

Galaxies·News

Unlocking the Secrets of Dark Matter: Spain’s ARRAKIHS Mission Takes Flight

30 January 2025

Spain is leading the ARAKKIHS mission, focusing on dark matter exploration. The mission will utilize the Astrophysics Versatile Satellite (AVS) and its modular LUR-100 platform for improved technology and efficiency. ARRAKIHS features an advanced binocular telescope developed by Satlantis to investigate galactic

News·Starlink Satellites

SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites Are Burning Up: What It Means for the Future of Space

30 January 2025

SpaceX is incinerating 4 to 5 Starlink satellites daily, enhancing the deorbiting rate. February 2024 has witnessed 87 satellites deorbited, many due to performance issues. A total of 817 out of 7,821 launched Starlink satellites have been retired. Proactive safety measures are

News·Planets

NASA Astronauts Triumph in Epic Spacewalk, Breaking New Records

30 January 2025

NASA astronauts successfully repaired a malfunctioning radio communications unit during a spacewalk after two previous attempts. The spacewalk lasted 5 hours and 26 minutes, allowing the team to enjoy stunning views of Earth from the International Space Station. The astronauts utilized the

Exoplanets·News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Revolutionary Discovery: Two New Planets Transform Our Understanding of the WASP-132 System

30 January 2025

The WASP-132 system contains two exoplanets: an inner super-Earth and an outer icy giant. The inner super-Earth orbits its star in just 24 hours, while the icy giant takes five years to complete its orbit. This discovery challenges the belief that hot

Asteroid 2024 YR4·News·Stars·Telescopes

Is Asteroid 2024 YR4 a Real Threat? Here’s What You Need to Know

30 January 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring 196 feet wide, is expected to pass just 66,000 miles from Earth on December 22, 2032. The asteroid carries a 1 in 83 chance of impacting Earth, according to NASA and the European Space Agency. Potential effects range

Asteroid 2024 YR4·Astrobiology·News·Telescopes

Is a Christmas Asteroid Headed Our Way? Find Out the Surprising Truth

30 January 2025

Astronomers have identified asteroid 2024 YR4, which is approximately 200 feet wide, with a 1.3% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. The probability of impact has recently increased to 1 in 83, raising concerns within the scientific community. Despite its

Astrobiology·Exoplanets·News·Planets·Stars

Could Aliens on Earth-Like Planets Be Watching Us Right Now?

30 January 2025

The TRAPPIST-1 system contains seven Earth-like planets orbiting a red dwarf star. Scientists led by Nick Tusay are searching for signs of intelligent life among these planets. Current efforts have not yet detected radio signals, but this does not eliminate the possibility