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AI designs new gravitational wave detectors
News Apr 16, 2025

AI designs new gravitational wave detectors

Researchers use artificial intelligence (AI) to find better ways to detect cosmic ripples in the fabric of spacetime.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first cosmic images
News Jun 24, 2025

Vera C. Rubin Observatory unveils first cosmic images

New telescope in Chile captures millions of galaxies and asteroids, launching a 10-year mission to explore the Universe’s mysteries.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Massive simulations provide insights on space turbulence
News May 13, 2025

Massive simulations provide insights on space turbulence

New models show how magnetic fields and turbulence affect the Galaxy, star formation, and space weather predictions.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Alien Probe or Space Rock? Harvard Scientist vs. NASA on 3I/ATLAS Mystery
Mindbytes Nov 23, 2025

Alien Probe or Space Rock? Harvard Scientist vs. NASA on 3I/ATLAS Mystery

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS heads toward Jupiter, sparking a scientific debate. Is it a comet, or could it be an alien probe on a specific mission?

gizmo guru 1 min read
Advancing Euclid mission with AI
News May 6, 2025

Advancing Euclid mission with AI

NASA funds CAII to develop DeepDISC, enhancing galaxy analysis for Euclid’s dark matter and dark energy exploration.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Astronomers solve the 60-year mystery of quasars, the most powerful objects in the Universe
News Apr 26, 2023

Astronomers solve the 60-year mystery of quasars, the most powerful objects in the Universe

Quasars are powerful beacons to the history and future of the Universe

Amara Angelica 2 min read
Peering into an alien sky
News Feb 18, 2025

Peering into an alien sky

Astronomers map the wild 3d atmosphere of ultra-hot tylos with powerful winds and strange weather patterns.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
You are about to get a coded message from ET. Can you decode it?
News May 23, 2023

You are about to get a coded message from ET. Can you decode it?

This is only a test...

Amara Angelica 1 min read
Astronomers discover star with six planets in orbits with 'rhythmic beat'
News Nov 30, 2023

Astronomers discover star with six planets in orbits with 'rhythmic beat'

Orbital waltz repeats itself so precisely it can be readily set to music

Amara Angelica 2 min read
Researchers create first detailed simulation of the Milky Way's stars
News Nov 18, 2025

Researchers create first detailed simulation of the Milky Way's stars

By combining artificial intelligence with computer simulations, this method models over 100 billion individual stars in just hours instead of years.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read