Welcome to the FLORIDA TODAY space team live streaming tonight’s SpaceX Starlink mission from Launch Complex 40 Cape Canaveral. This is the first of back-to-back launch days! Tonight, SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the latest batch of Starlink satellites from group six. SpaceX says the launch is scheduled for 10:35 p.m., but … Read more
The Martian moon Phobos may actually be a comet — or at least part of one — that was gravitationally captured by the Red Planet long ago, suggests a new reprint study based on previously unpublished photographs. For years, researchers have pondered the origins of Phobos and its twin, Deimos. Some have theorized that the … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news of fascinating discoveries, scientific achievements and more. CNN — The sun has a strong magnetic field that creates sunspots on the star’s surface and unleashes solar storms like the one that bathed much of the planet in beautiful auroras this month. But … Read more
Abstract: Researchers have developed a new approach to muscle control using light instead of electricity. This optogenetic technique enables more precise muscle control and significantly reduces fatigue in mice. Although not currently feasible in humans, this approach could revolutionize prosthetics and help people with impaired limb function. Key facts: Optogenetic muscle stimulation offers more precise … Read more
Lizard You give muralis nigriventris he may not grow to freakish size and smash everything in front of him, but evolution has turned this lizard into an Incredible Hulk of sorts – green skin included. P. nigriventris is something of an imposing Marvel superhero compared to other species of common wall lizards (Podarcis muralis). While … Read more
New research shows that the Sun’s magnetic field originates near the surface, not deep inside the star, . This overturns decades of prevailing scientific thought that placed the field more than 130,000 miles below the sun’s surface. It also brings us closer to understanding the nature of the Sun’s magnetic field, something scientists have pondered … Read more
For generations, Space Coast roads have been clogged with idling vehicles when hundreds of thousands of spectators gather to watch high-profile launches — as when up to 250,000 visitors from outside the country were predicted for NASA’s historic SpaceX Crew-1 astronaut mission in November 2020. But overall, driver infatuation has waned. Brevard County hosted a … Read more
This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial practices and policies. The editors highlighted the following attributes to ensure the credibility of the content: verified facts reliable source proofread Alright! This artist’s concept shows NASA’s Psyche spacecraft headed toward the metal-rich asteroid Psyche in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. … Read more
WASHINGTON – Shortening the time satellites remain in orbit after their missions are completed is one of the most cost-effective ways to address the problem of orbital debris, a NASA report concludes. The report, released May 20 by NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy and Strategy, follows up on a March 2023 report that focused on … Read more
This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial practices and policies. The editors highlighted the following attributes to ensure the credibility of the content: verified facts peer-reviewed publication reliable source proofread Alright! Spatial and temporal distribution of Ngari samples included in the study. Credits: IVPP × Close Spatial and temporal distribution of … Read more