Space & Astronomy news dominated by cosmic research, planetary science breakthroughs, and concerns about atmospheric interventions

A theoretical cosmologist's new pop-science book explores celestial phenomena through poetic language, bridging the gap between complex cosmic physics and accessible public understanding of the universe.

A tech company called Stardust Solutions proposes using tiny reflective particles to cool the planet by reflecting solar rays, but critics argue private companies should not be altering Earth's atmosphere without proper oversight.

Scientists are pressing Congress over the National Science Foundation board dismissal and funding slowdowns, warning that reduced research grants could put the United States at a competitive disadvantage against China in space and scientific innovation.

Researchers using GPS monitoring discovered extensive cases of nest theft among Hawaiian honeycreepers, revealing previously unknown avian behavior patterns in how birds compete for breeding resources.

Ancient astronomical knowledge continues to surface as archaeologists discovered an Egyptian mummy from the Roman era buried with a copy of Homer's 'Iliad,' suggesting Greek literature held spiritual significance for afterlife beliefs.

The Trinity nuclear test site from 1945 has yielded discovery of an entirely new material created under extreme atomic conditions, demonstrating how extraordinary physical phenomena can produce substances never found in nature.

Solar power production faces challenges from coal pollution that reduces efficiency of photovoltaic systems, highlighting the environmental interconnections between different energy sources.

A hantavirus outbreak in the US initially reported 11 cases but was revised down to 10 after one case proved to be a false positive, underscoring ongoing concerns about pandemic preparedness despite reduced funding post-Covid.

A remora fish exhibits unusual behavior by hitching rides inside a manta ray's body cavity rather than on its exterior, revealing previously undocumented parasitic or symbiotic relationships in marine ecosystems.