A Celestial Spectacle: Witness the Lyrids’ Cosmic Dance This Week
The Lyrid meteor shower, the oldest known meteor shower, reaches its peak this April, offering a spectacular celestial display. The meteors appear to emanate from the area between the constellations…
Defying Age: The Remarkable Journey of America’s Oldest Active Astronaut
Dan Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday by concluding a 220-day mission aboard the ISS. The Soyuz MS-26 capsule, carrying Pettit and Russian astronauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, landed in…
Leadership Beyond the Stars: A New Commander Takes Charge of the ISS
Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi becomes commander of the ISS, highlighting international cooperation and scientific pursuit. The transition signifies the perseverance and dedication required for leadership in space exploration. Onishi's leadership…
Exoplanet Discovery: Could K2-18b Harbor Alien Life?
Professor Nikku Madhusudhan of Cambridge University is gaining recognition for his research in astrophysics and exoplanetary science. The exoplanet K2-18b, located 124 light-years away, is a focus due to its…
Harvard’s High-Stakes Poker Game: Navigating Federal Funding Freezes and Political Pressure
The Trump administration's funding freeze significantly impacts Harvard's research into critical areas like tuberculosis and cancer. The funding freeze jeopardizes nearly $9 billion in federal money, prompting urgent action to…
A Galactic Journey or an Extravagant Spectacle? Inside the Debate Over Blue Origin’s Latest Space Flight
Blue Origin's all-female crew launch, featuring Gayle King, celebrated diversity in a male-dominated field. Celebrities like Olivia Munn and Olivia Wilde criticized the environmental and ethical implications of the space…
Katy Perry Rocketed Beyond the Stars: Inside the Momentous All-Female Space Journey
Blue Origin's New Shepard completed a historical mission with its first all-female crew in over sixty years. The crew included pop star Katy Perry, marking her debut in space alongside…
A Cosmic Waltz: The ISS’s Astonishing 180-Degree Dance in Space
The International Space Station (ISS) performed a 180-degree rotation to assist the Russian Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft's docking, showcasing precision and collaboration in space operations. NASA astronaut Don Pettit documented the…
The Dazzling Dance of SpaceX: How Falcon 9 Rocket Brushed the Full Moon
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched successfully from Kennedy Space Center, creating a stunning visual as it crossed in front of April's full moon. The launch, initially delayed, captively engaged spectators…
Why the Rare ‘Pink Micromoon’ Will Brighten Your April Night Sky
The "Pink Moon" occurs on April 12, marked as a "Micromoon," the smallest full moon of 2025, appearing smaller and dimmer than usual. The name "Pink Moon" stems from the…