New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 Colors - Scientific American

NASA’s SPHEREx mission will survey the entire sky in 102 different “colors” of light, offering scientists an unprecedented look at the earliest days of the universe and much more

Lunar Trailblazer, Odin spacecraft suffering problems after IM-2 launch - SpaceNews

Two spacecraft, one from a startup and the other built by a major aerospace company, are experiencing problems after their launch as rideshares on a lunar lander mission.

Aditya-L1 payload captures the first-ever image of a solar flare ‘kernel’ - The Hindu

The Aditya-L1 mission was launched on September 2, 2023. On January 6, 2024, the spacecraft was successfully placed in a large halo orbit around first Earth-Sun Lagrange Point, known as Lagrange Point L1.

Sheriff's reports - Watauga Democrat

The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Why don't pandas eat more meat? Molecules found in bamboo may be behind their plant-based diet - Phys.org

Giant pandas have digestive systems that are typical for carnivores. Yet, bamboo is their main source of food. They have evolved several features; for example, pseudo thumbs to grasp bamboo and flat teeth that are well suited for crushing it, that make it pos…

This Star Goes Nova Every 80 Years. Here's Where to Look For It in 2025. - ScienceAlert

Late is better than never for the 'Blaze Star' T Coronae Borealis.

Rare planet parade, eclipses and more: Celestial spectacles unfold over the next month - KOMO News

While the winter and early parts of spring are not ideal times to see the sky in the PNW, residents have an abundance of astronomical events.

Super-resolution microscopy achieves nanometer resolution without traditional ON/OFF switching - Phys.org

Overcoming the resolution limit in a light microscope of around half a wavelength of light (about 250 nanometers) is one of the most significant developments in optics. Due to the wave nature of light, even the best lens cannot produce a light spot smaller th…

Seven Planets Will Gather in the Night Sky This Weekend. Here's What to Expect During the Rare Alignment - Smithsonian Magazine

While such a lineup is uncommon, the event might not look exactly how you’re imagining it

Hubble provides bird's-eye view of Andromeda galaxy's ecosystem - Phys.org

Located 2.5 million light-years away, the majestic Andromeda galaxy appears to the naked eye as a faint, spindle-shaped object roughly the angular size of the full moon. What backyard observers don't see is a swarm of nearly three dozen small satellite galaxi…

Study Reveals How Earth's Orbit Triggers Ice Ages, And There's One in The Next 11,000 Years - ScienceAlert

Earth's history is a roller-coaster of climate fluctuations, of relative warmth giving way to frozen periods of glaciation before rising up again to the more temperate climes we experience today.

Next ice age would hit Earth in 11,000 years if it weren't for climate change, scientists say - Livescience.com

Scientists have determined exactly how Earth's orbit and tilt affect glaciation and deglaciation, based on the length of these parameters' cycles and clues hidden at the bottom of the ocean.

A young man’s brain turned to glass during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Scientists say they have figured out how - CNN

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius 2,000 years ago turned a victim’s brain tissue into glass. Scientists say they have figured out how this unusual phenomenon occurred.

Intuitive Machines Stock Is Falling Thursday: What's Going On? - Benzinga

Intuitive Machines Inc (NASDAQ:LUNR) shares are trading lower. The company provided an update on its IM-2 mission Thursday morning. Here's a look at what's going on.

NASA will launch dual missions to explore solar wind and the 'origins of the universe' - Yahoo

The U.S. space agency is tentatively scheduled to launch two missions on Sunday: one to study the sun, the other to examine “how the universe evolved and...

Happy Linus Pauling Day! Why you should eat an orange to celebrate the Oregon-born scientist - OregonLive

Linus Pauling is the only person to have won two unshared Nobel Prizes: for chemistry (in 1954) and peace (in 1962).