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Space Exploration May 29, 2024

New technique offers more precise maps of the moon's surface

A new study by Brown University researchers may help redefine how scientists map the surface of the moon, making the process more streamlined and precise than ever before.

Planetary Sciences May 29, 2024

What you will and won't see from June's planetary parade

Six planets will link up before dawn on June 3 in what's known as a planetary parade. But the spectacle won't be as eye-catching as expected: Only two planets will be visible to the naked eye.

Space Exploration May 29, 2024

NASA to measure moonquakes with help from InSight Mars mission

The technology behind the two seismometers that make up NASA's Farside Seismic Suite was used to detect more than a thousand Red Planet quakes.

Planetary Sciences May 29, 2024

Moon orbiting 'Dinky' asteroid is actually two tiny moons stuck together

When NASA's Lucy spacecraft flew past its first official target Dinkinesh in November 2023, researchers discovered that the asteroid—known as "Dinky"—was not alone in space. A satellite asteroid, which the team named ...

Ecology May 28, 2024

Key factors that orchestrate mysterious synchronized coral spawning revealed

Corals play an essential role in ocean ecosystems, and like many organisms, they are under threat from climate change and other human activities. To better protect coral, it's first necessary to understand them, in particular ...

Planetary Sciences May 28, 2024

New approach enhances accelerator's capability to uncover clues from supernovae in lunar dust

Researchers at the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE) have significantly enhanced the method of detecting iron-60 (60Fe), a rare isotope found in lunar samples, using the HI-13 tandem accelerator. This achievement paves ...

Ecology May 27, 2024

Your smartphone might be linked to crocodile attacks in Indonesia

What's the connection between your smartphone and crocodile attacks? It's quite straightforward.

Space Exploration May 27, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper makes cross-country flight to Florida

Assembled at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the spacecraft arrived at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 23 for launch preparations.

Astronomy May 27, 2024

Rethinking the sun's cycles: New physical model reinforces planetary hypothesis

Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and the University of Latvia have posited the first comprehensive physical explanation for the sun's various activity cycles. It identifies vortex-shaped currents ...

Planetary Sciences May 27, 2024

Scientists report unified framework for diverse aurorae across planets

The awe-inspiring aurorae seen on Earth, known as the Northern and Southern Lights, have been a source of fascination for centuries. Between May 10 and 12, 2024, the most powerful aurora event in 21 years reminded us of the ...

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