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Data centers and the electrification of devices that previously ran on fossil fuels is driving increased demand for electricity around the world. China is addressing this with a megaproject that is a new spin on their most famous piece of infrastructure. At 250 miles long and 3 miles wide with a generating capacity of 100 GW, the Great Solar Wall …

In a recent study published in Palaeodiversity, researchers have uncovered a rich and varied fossil assemblage of tanystropheid archosauromorphs from the Late Triassic period, originating from the continental interior of Pangea. Among these fascinating discoveries is a newly described species, Akidostropheus oligos (gen. et sp. nov.), which has drawn attention due to its unique dorsal spike structure. This detailed study, …

In the past decade, astronomers have witnessed three interstellar objects (ISOs) passing through the Solar System. This included the enigmatic ‘Oumuamua in 2017, the interstellar comet 2I/Borisov in 2019, and 3I/ATLAS in July 2025. This latest object also appears to be a comet based on recent observations that showed it was actively releasing water vapor as it neared the Sun. …

NASA and SpaceX are targeting 2:45 a.m. EDT, Sunday, Aug. 24, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. This is the 33rd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the orbital laboratory for NASA. Filled with more than 5,000 pounds of supplies, a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket will …

How can the behavior of elementary particles and the structure of the entire universe be described using the same mathematical concepts? This question is at the heart of recent work by the mathematicians Claudia Fevola from Inria Saclay and Anna-Laura Sattelberger from the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, recently published in the Notices of the American Mathematical …

As more satellites and space debris populate Earth’s orbit, the risks associated with potential collisions in space are escalating. With over 11,000 active satellites and an estimated 1.2 million pieces of space debris, the challenge of avoiding accidents has become an essential part of satellite operations. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the increasing congestion in space demands solutions …

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Astronomers Capture the “Eye of Sauron” Beaming at Earth  SciTechDaily Astronomers Spot the “Eye of Sauron” in Deep Space  Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften Giant, cosmic ‘Eye of Sauron’ snapped staring directly at us in stunning 15-year time-lapse photo  Live Science This real ‘Eye of Sauron’ spits out ghost particles in space. Here’s what it looks like  Space Scientists publish picture of horrifying ‘Eye …

Mercury will be farthest from the sun on Tuesday (Aug. 19), granting early risers a perfect opportunity to spot the fleet-footed world somewhat separated from the glare of our parent star. Mercury treads such a tight orbit around the sun that it never strays far from the horizon. This makes it one of the trickiest planets to see, especially compared …

Experts have warned that a massive underwater volcano is on the brink of erupting after 2,000 earthquakes were recorded in just one day. Volcanic eruptions can be some of the most dangerous natural disasters in the world, often triggering other things such as earthquakes or even tsunamis. Axial Seamount is the most active volcano in the Pacific Northwest and sits …