What if black holes… don’t exist? Can we watch Gravastars?

Black holes are weird. Predicted as a result of Einstein’s general theory of relativity, they contain an outer region known as the event horizon – from which nothing, even light, can escape. In addition, they are predicted to have an infinitely compact point where our understanding of physics collapses, and nothing makes any sense anymore. … Read more

Watch the historic launch of Boeing’s first crewed Starliner mission | CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Boeing’s Starliner mission will make a third attempt Wednesday to launch its first crewed flight test, a milestone a decade in the making. The new spacecraft’s maiden voyage with humans on board is … Read more

Best places to watch from Volusia

Anyone up for dinner and a rocket launch? A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket may take off Tuesday evening, carrying Starlink internet satellites. Weather permitting, the rocket launch will be visible in the skies over Volusia County on the night of Tuesday, June 4. Below is a calendar for upcoming rocket launches and how to watch … Read more

SpaceX rocket launch today? How to watch Tuesday night’s launch

Anyone up for dinner and a rocket launch? A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket may take off Tuesday evening, carrying Starlink internet satellites. Weather permitting, the rocket launch will be visible in the skies over the Treasure Coast and Space Coast on the night of Tuesday, June 4. Below is a calendar for upcoming rocket launches … Read more

Watch a Russian inspector satellite take a close look at a spacecraft in orbit

a bright white dot approaches another bright white dot as background stars zoom by at high speed

A Russian military satellite called Luch-2 was found close to a geostationary satellite last month, a maneuver that follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, which has been found several times since 2014 while eavesdropping on other countries’ satellites. Aldoria, a French startup that tracks satellites in orbit using a network of ground-based telescopes, warned … Read more

Boeing Starliner Launch: How to Watch NASA’s Crewed Mission Take Off | CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Boeing’s Starliner plans to launch its first crewed voyage on Saturday, a mission that has been in the works for a decade. The new spacecraft is expected to lift off atop an Atlas … Read more

From micro-cheating to money: seven relationship crunch points to watch out for

Everyone has different boundaries about what is acceptable. It always amazes me that couples never discuss what they think crosses a line until there is a problem. One person thinks it’s fine to send a “kiss” emoji to an old flame, but their partner sees it as “leaving the door open” or not being fully … Read more

Google announces Fitbit Ace LTE for kids with Wear OS and Pixel Watch 2 specs

The Fitbit Ace LTE is Google’s latest Wear OS device and aims to encourage kids (ages 7 and up) to be healthy through games, while also serving as a parent-child communication and real-time location device. Mobile connectivity, the Fitbit Arcade, and other features require a monthly or annual Fitbit Ace Pass subscription. Practical: The Fitbit … Read more

Here comes Manhattanhenge 2024: when and how to watch

New Yorkers, get ready for the latest solar extravaganza. Every year in late May, and again in mid-July, residents and tourists flood the streets of Manhattan for spectacular views of the sun setting in the west, flanked by the city’s famous streetscape. The event, nicknamed Manhattanhenge, attracts more people every year, some coming so close … Read more