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Indigenous Australians were the world's first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at risk

I'm a proud Yorta Yorta and Barapa Barapa man, an Indigenous astronomer and a trainee ecologist. When I look at the night sky, I don't just see stars. Instead, I see an ancient knowledge system that has guided people, culture ...

Astronomy

May 19, 2026

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In wrangling dark matter, some scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ

When an invisible entity making up 85% of the universe's mass stumps the greatest scientific minds of our time, awe is an understandable response.

General Physics

Mar 29, 2026

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6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February

Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and most will be visible to the naked eye.

Planetary Sciences

Feb 23, 2026

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Too many satellites? Earth's orbit is on track for a catastrophe—but we can stop it

On January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission for a megaconstellation of up to 1 million satellites to power data centers in space.

Planetary Sciences

Feb 18, 2026

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Indigenous Australians were the world's first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at risk

In wrangling dark matter, some scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ

6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February

Too many satellites? Earth's orbit is on track for a catastrophe—but we can stop it

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