A file photo of a stack of Starlink satellites prior to deployment from a Falcon 9 upper stage. Image: SpaceX Update Aug. 26, 6:15 a.m. EDT (1015 UTC): SpaceX landed its first stage
Mass transfer between stars isn’t rare. Most stars, including massive ones, are born in binary pairs, and this situation is ripe for mass transfer between the stellar siblings. Since stars expand as they
Dark matter continues to challenge astronomers as they work to solve the mystery of this so-far-unseen material that permeates the Universe. It’s not that the stuff doesn’t exist. It does, but we just
A new model teaches workplace AI to read more like humans. Modern artificial intelligence (AI) platforms can summarize reports, analyze documents, and answer questions in seconds. But when information is spread across dozens
A new study is among the first to provide a high-resolution 3D video of a seizure event. A seizure is a sudden, overwhelming wave of electrical energy passing through the brain in a
Comet 220P flares back into binocular visibility. It has been a busy month for astronomy. In the midst of an eclipse season bookended by the total solar eclipse on August 12th and the
Mantel’s demonstration project at a pulp and paper mill in Quebec, Canada. Credit: Courtesy of Mantel Capture. Around the world, tens of thousands of power plants, large industrial plants, and other facilities critical
The child who plays alone during recess may be perfectly content doing so, according to a new study. The research found that some elementary school children who appear unsociable actually just prefer being
Repeated and cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to a higher risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease in older adults in the US, a new study finds. As the climate warms,
Nebraska voters will get a say on two online sports wagering proposals in the November 2026 general election. The Secretary of State’s office said August 21 that both petition campaigns gathered enough valid
