This company’s plan to launch 4,000 massive space mirrors has scientists alarmed: ‘From an astronomical perspective, that’s pretty catastrophic’
Reflect Orbital, a California-based startup, has submitted a formal application for a government license to launch a massive mirror into space next year. This proposed mission marks the inaugural step in the company's ambitious long-term strategy: to establish and...
Superbright ‘Comet Lemmon’ flies through auroras over Scotland during surprise solar storm
A striking photograph has emerged from the Scottish Highlands, showcasing the brilliant comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) seemingly piercing through a vibrant, 'technicolor' explosion of auroras. This celestial encounter was captured just days before the comet's...
Superbright ‘Comet Lemmon’ gets its tail temporarily torn to pieces by solar wind
A captivating new image offers a dramatic glimpse of the brilliant "Comet Lemmon" (C/2025 A6), showcasing the tattered remnants of its once-expansive tail. This ethereal appendage was recently subjected to a powerful solar disruption, temporarily torn apart by the...
New study reveals why time seems to move faster the older we get
Scientists are reportedly gaining significant ground in unraveling why time appears to accelerate as individuals grow older. Key insights into this common, perplexing human experience emerged from brain scans of participants as they watched vintage Alfred Hitchcock...
New eye implants combined with augmented-reality glasses help blind people read again in small trial
In a remarkable stride for assistive technology, a pairing of surgically implanted microchips and augmented-reality glasses is now enabling some individuals who have experienced significant sight loss to regain their ability to read. New research offers encouraging...
Watch comets Lemmon and SWAN make their closest approach to Earth today (video)
Two celestial visitors, comets C/2025 A4 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (SWAN), are currently on a trajectory that will bring them to their closest points to Earth. Skywatchers and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to observe these significant astronomical events as they...
Don’t miss the Orionid meteor shower peak begin overnight tonight under a moonless sky
Tonight, stargazers can anticipate the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, promising a spectacular natural light show. Observers are set to witness a flurry of shooting stars, spawned by the debris left behind by Halley's Comet, brightening the exceptionally dark,...
ALMA and JWST solve major star formation mystery: Space photo of the week
While the universe abounds with enigmatic phenomena, even seemingly fundamental processes like the birth of stars remain areas of active scientific inquiry. These majestic celestial bodies originate within vast, frigid nebulae – colossal reservoirs of dense gas and...
Comets Lemmon and SWAN reach their brightest this week
Sky-watchers have a rare opportunity early this week to witness two comets simultaneously visible. After a year during which no comets were bright enough for observation without specialized equipment, Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) have now made...
What are the mysterious lights sometimes seen on the moon?
On the evening of April 19, 1787, acclaimed astronomer William Herschel documented an extraordinary celestial event: an intense, hours-long light, described as being as bright as the Orion Nebula, emanating from the unilluminated new moon. Modern scientific consensus...