WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is reviewing the Defense Innovation Unit’s sprawling technology portfolio, a move that could reshape the agency’s space projects. Emil Michael, undersecretary of defense for research and
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is reviewing the Defense Innovation Unit’s sprawling technology portfolio, a move that could reshape the agency’s space projects. Emil Michael, undersecretary of defense for research and
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Just as the sun slips behind the Chilean Andes, it seemed to send up a tiny emerald flare. The photograph, taken from Cerro Pachón in Chile by NOIRLab Audiovisual Ambassador
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IAUS 404 – BMIS We are particularly excited because this event is organized by BMSIS as one of the officially sanctioned International Astronomical Union symposia for 2026. This online symposium
As we delve into the mysteries of the cosmos, it’s essential to acknowledge the remarkable sightings that continue to intrigue both enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The tapestry of our night
Without question of doubt, near the top of the list of the very best celestial events of 2025 would be the upcoming performance of the Geminid meteor shower. This pre-Christmas
Frequent flares from the nearby star TRAPPIST-1 could offer new clues in the search for habitable planets beyond Earth. TRAPPIST-1 is an ultracool red dwarf, located about 40 light-years away
A zoomed-in view of NGC1566, one of the 66 galaxies. Left: continuum-subtracted intensity image of the galaxy in the F770W MIRI band. The 2 σ CO intensity contours from PHANGS-ALMA




