The Stellar Survey for March 9 - 15
Surprise! The oldest known “dead” galaxy defies computer models. | Like Janna Levin says: you never stop having new impressions.
It might be the flashier kid on the block, but the James Webb Space Telescope is proving very loyal to its elder sibling. | The JWST confirms Hubble’s measurements about the early parts of the universe.
I touched on this a few Surveys ago, but here’s more info about the new theory of gravity that can do away with dark matter. | Sometimes we have to change our models to fit with the universe, and not the other way round.
NASA has found a clue to Voyager’s communication problem! | Wondering what’s happening out there in the vast reaches of interstellar space.
If there’s life on Europa (one of Jupiter’s many moons), solar sails could find it. | Isn’t the human mind and brain amazing sometimes? Look at how far we reach, and how we come together to find answers to all of our questions.
A giant Mars volcano has been “discovered” hiding in plain sight. | This volcano has been minding its business for millions of years and would like you to leave it alone, tyvm.
The Big Bang turns 75, thanks to its greatest opponent. | This is such a fascinating history. Ethan Siegel is a master science writer and I will brook no opposition.
Space exploration and government budgets: the sad truth of what limits exploration. | The National Science Foundation might only be investing in one new major telescope, and not two.
The Multiverse! For Marvel fans and science geeks alike! | Why scientists think the multiverse isn’t just science fiction.
Speaking of science: here’s some light physics reading as we head into the weekend. | The origins of wave-particle duality.
Exactly how long will life persist in our universe, anyhow? | Admit it: you think about this at least twice a day.
Three steps forward, eight steps back: the humbling dance of science. | Turns out some interstellar vibrations that got everyone excited were actually caused by a truck.
Are you counting down the days yet? I AM! | A chronology of the upcoming April 8 solar eclipse.
Aliens above us, aliens below us, aliens…inside of us. | Watch the trailer for 3 Body Problem, Netflix’s new sci-fi adventure coming on March 21.
Fast, but not that fast! | The boiling surface of the star Betelgeuse may be causing an illusion.
And finally: The JWST has spotted a star-forming region in the Triangulum Galaxy. | All around us, everywhere we look, life begins again and again and again.