Astronomy

An international team led by the Chiba Institute of Technology observed a distant galaxy about 10 billion light-years away whose brightness decreased to one-twentieth of its original level over 20 years. Using multiwavelength data and archival records, they attributed the rapid fading to a sudden drop in gas inflow to the galaxy's central supermassive black hole, demonstrating that black hole activity can vary significantly within decades.

Crew 11 astronauts visited Huntsville to emphasize the Marshall Space Flight Center's role in upcoming moon missions. The visit highlighted the center's contributions to NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface. The astronauts discussed the importance of Marshall's work in developing the Space Launch System and other technologies essential for future lunar exploration.

Nautilus Biotechnology has unveiled its Voyager Proteomics Platform, aiming to provide beta access in the second half of this year and a full launch next year. The new platform is designed to advance proteomics research and applications. Details about the platform’s capabilities and specific launch dates were not disclosed.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope have collaborated to capture the most comprehensive view of Saturn to date. By observing the planet in complementary wavelengths of light, the two observatories offer scientists a more detailed and layered understanding of Saturn's atmosphere.

Scientists have identified 100 new exoplanets by analyzing data from NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft. The discovery expands the known number of alien worlds and highlights the potential of existing space mission data for finding previously undetected planets beyond our solar system.

A researcher at the University of Kansas has been awarded the university’s first-ever NASA Hubble Prize Fellowship. The fellowship supports the study of distant planets, enabling advanced research in planetary science. This marks a significant achievement for the university in securing prestigious NASA funding for space exploration studies.

NASA has proposed a $30 billion plan to build a base on the Moon. The project aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface, supporting future exploration and scientific research. The plan includes developing infrastructure for living and working on the Moon, with the goal of advancing space exploration capabilities. Details on the timeline and specific technologies involved have not been disclosed.

A prominent climate scientist has resigned from NASA, citing concerns over the Trump administration's approach to science. The scientist expressed that the political environment under President Trump undermined scientific integrity and research efforts at the agency. The resignation highlights ongoing tensions between government policies and the scientific community regarding climate change. Specific details about the scientist’s identity or the exact timing of the resignation were not provided.

China's moon lander has detected a large region of reduced radiation, described as a "giant cavity," located between Earth and the Moon. This discovery provides new insights into the space environment in the Earth-Moon system. The finding was reported by Live Science and contributes to understanding radiation patterns in lunar missions.