Cosmic Backyard
Cosmic Backyard is an Inverse series that explores cutting-edge research looking into the depths of the cosmos. This work is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe, and our place in it.
Cosmic Backyard is an Inverse series that explores cutting-edge research looking into the depths of the cosmos. This work is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe, and our place in it.
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15 Years Later, Earth’s Most Advanced Planetary Defense System Ends In A Fiery Reentry
NEOWISE contributed to planetary defense efforts with its research to catalog near-Earth objects.
This “Antiquated” Star Trek Tech Could Actually Be The Future Of Space Travel
Could giant sails be the next big breakthrough in space travel? Bet on it.
How Pseudoscience Obscures The Real Dangers Found In Meteor Showers
How a meteor shower could, one day, pose a troubling scenario.
The Webb Telescope Found A Planet Orbiting A Star 35 Light Years Away — Its Data Is Just Plain Odd
A recent study suggests an exoplanet orbiting daringly close to its small star may have a thick atmosphere, but there's reason to be skeptical.
A NASA Psychologist Reveals 3 Mental Health Hacks Astronauts Use In Space
Here’s how astronauts maintain their mental mettle.
The International Space Station Has A Pesky Leak — Not Even NASA Has A Solid Plan For It
NASA can keep the station in orbit until 2030, but it's not going to be easy.
Aurora Alert! These 9 Northern States Could See the Aurora Borealis Tonight
The Solar Maximum is really lighting up the skies.
The World’s First Wooden Satellite Could Be the Key To Solving the Space Debris Problem
Welcome to space, LignoSat!
