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Alien tech on the moon? Scientists propose search for microscopic debris

Reported by Space | EarthSky

Could there be alien tech on the moon? Scientists propose a new search for microscopic particles shed by alien technology. The post Alien tech on the moon? Scientists propose search for microscopic debris first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:26 +0000

APOD: 2026 September 13 – Comet NEOWISE Rising over the Adriatic Sea

Reported by NASA

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 13 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating univ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:05 +0000

A New Catalog of Close to 3,000 Supernova Challenges Theories on Dark Energy

Reported by Universe Today

The most comprehensive catalogue of exploding white dwarf stars ever assembled has revealed new clues about dark energy, the mysterious force driving the universe’s accelerating expansion....
  • By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
  • On: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:53 +0000

Earth From Orbit Is Unpredictable and Messy. Could 'Liquid' AI Clear the View?

Reported by Universe Today

Monitoring Earth from above is a messy, inconsistent business. Clouds can block a satellite view, the angle of the Sun can create huge shadows, and orbital paths might not take a system across the same general area for weeks. That inconsistency is hard to ...
  • By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
  • On: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:27 +0000

A New Design For A Plasma Engine Fuels On Only Thin Air

Reported by Universe Today

Choosing what orbit to put a satellite in always comes with trade-offs. When it comes to Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), between 100-450 km, there are distinct advantages. Remote sensing cameras can take better pictures, comms and radar require less power, an...
  • By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
  • On: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:10 +0000

Venus Moon Would Have Been Doomed From The Start, Says New Paper

Reported by Universe Today

Venus likely never had a moon and even if it did, it would have soon been torn asunder by the planet’s own gravity, says prominent planetary astrophysicist....
  • By: Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce)
  • On: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:45 +0000