Chinese scientists have developed a compressible aerogel that has shown in early heat shield tests to…
Author: New Scientist - Space
Toughest ever heat shields made of springy sponge-like stuff
Chinese scientists have developed a compressible aerogel that has shown in early heat shield tests to…
Biggest ever 3D map of the galaxy pinpoints 1.7 billion stars
The Gaia satellite has been scouring the sky for years. Over 22 months, it has located…
What to expect from the controversial new choice as NASA boss
Republican politician Jim Bridenstine has taken the reins at NASA after a long battle. What will…
What to expect from the controversial new choice as NASA boss
Republican politician Jim Bridenstine has taken the reins at NASA after a long battle. What will…
Biggest ever 3D map of the galaxy pinpoints 1.7 billion stars
The Gaia satellite has been scouring the sky for years. Over 22 months, it has located…
Gamma rays from the sun are acting weird and nobody knows why
A survey of the sun’s radiation turned up two surprises: a dip in low-energy gamma rays,…
Gamma rays from the sun are acting weird and nobody knows why
A survey of the sun’s radiation turned up two surprises: a dip in low-energy gamma rays,…
Amazing GIF shows dust and cosmic rays raining down on comet 67P
Cosmic rays, dust and stars swirl above a rocky cliff on the comet 67P. The images…
Amazing GIF shows dust and cosmic rays raining down on comet 67P
Cosmic rays, dust and stars swirl above a rocky cliff on the comet 67P. The images…