Category: Science
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NASA Television to Air Launch of Next Space Station Resupply Mission
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2017Â —Â NASA commercial cargo provider SpaceX is now targeting its 13th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station for no earlier than 11:46 a.m. EST Tuesday, Dec. 12. Mission coverage will begin on NASA Television and the agency’s website Monday, Dec. 11 with two news briefings. Packed with almost 4,800 pounds…
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The Moon Shines Brightly Among NASA’s 2017 Highlights
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Moon became a key focus point for NASA in 2017, whether it was blocking out the Sun during one of the most-viewed events in U.S. history, or reinvigorating the agency’s human space exploration plans. One of the numerous NASA-related activities and actions the Trump Administration did in 2017…
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Astronomers Complete Global Asteroid Tracking Drill
Back in October, astronomers tested the TC4 Observation Campaign by using a real Near Earth Asteroid to practice global response to a potential threat. There are potentially millions of chunks of flying debris of various sizes in space that constantly sweep past Earth. Astronomers know that there no large, continent-destroying asteroids that are on a…
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ARE NIGHT SKIES GETTING BRIGHTER? (video)
Earth’s night skies continue to get brighter despite efforts of groups to reduce the effects of artificial lighting. One particular group, the International Dark-Sky Association has campaigned for decades to reduce artificial light at night. Yet a new study shows our night skies are still brightening at a yearly rate of 2 percent. A study…
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Do Dolphins Get Alzheimer’s?
Could Dolphins get Alzheimer’s Disease? Yes, According to a team of scientists from the US and the UK. In a recent report, it is stated that they discovered pathological signs of Alzheimer’s disease in dolphins. It’s the first time that these signs have been discovered together in marine animals. It is a fact that…
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`Oumuamua The Interstellar Visitor
Interstellar asteroid A small object designated 1I/2017 U1 visited our solar system a few weeks ago, giving astronomers data to scrutinize. The object has been given a name, ‘Oumuamua. Astronomers believe that it must have travel through space for millions of years before its chance encounter with our star system. Some astronomers at the Pan STARRS…
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Scientists warn: Soon it will be too late to save Earth | EarthSky.org
More than 15,000 scientists in 184 countries have signed a letter urging the world to address major environmental concerns. “Soon it will be too late to shift Source: Scientists warn: Soon it will be too late to save Earth | EarthSky.org
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AAA And Keolis Launch Nation’s First Public Self-Driving Shuttle In Downtown Las Vegas
The AAA free self-driving shuttle, operated by Keolis, is the largest self-driving pilot project in the United States to operate in live traffic; AAA will study consumer responses to advance technology that could dramatically reduce traffic fatalities.
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Boeing 777X Officially Starts Production
Boeing The journey begins: We’ve officially started production of the first 777X flight test airplane! Take a look as the most efficient twin-engine jet in the world starts to take shape. Explore our new 777X site to learn more: http://www.boeing.com/777x/reveal/
