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Deep space really is completely dark, New Horizons shows
Deep space really is completely dark, New Horizons shows
From inside our Solar System, zodiacal light prevents us from seeing true darkness. From billions of miles away, New Horizons finally can.
Ethan Siegel
Jul 25
The cosmic redemption of astronomer John Couch Adams
The cosmic redemption of astronomer John Couch Adams
Adams was infamously scooped when Neptune was discovered in 1846. His failure wasn’t the end, but a prelude to a world-changing discovery.
Ethan Siegel
Jul 24
10 profound answers about the math behind Artificial Intelligence
10 profound answers about the math behind Artificial Intelligence
It’s knowledgeable, confident, and behaves human-like in many ways. But it’s not magic that powers AI though; it’s just math and data.
Ethan Siegel
Jul 23
Interacting galaxies are more than they seem, JWST shows
Interacting galaxies are more than they seem, JWST shows
For its 2-year science anniversary, JWST has revealed unprecedented details in “the Penguin and the Egg.” Here are the surprises inside.
Ethan Siegel
Jul 22
Ask Ethan: Is Earth’s climate changing as the Sun loses mass?
Ask Ethan: Is Earth’s climate changing as the Sun loses mass?
As the Sun ages, it loses mass, causing Earth to spiral outwards in its orbit. Will that cool the Earth down, or will other effects win…
Ethan Siegel
Jul 19
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