Now we just need to find a galaxy shaped like an X-wing fighter.
Author: Amanda Kooser
AI confirms 50 new planets from old NASA data, in a groundbreaking first – CNET
Machine learning holds promise for making sense out of heaps of possible planet sightings.
US Army tests out robot-human buddy teams to spot hidden dangers – CNET
AR glasses connect soldiers with keen-eyed robot companions.
Asteroid passing Earth before the election is real, but NASA isn’t worried – CNET
The Michael Jordan-size asteroid has a 0.41% chance of entering Earth's atmosphere.
Hubble snaps glorious close-up of everyone’s favorite comet Neowise – CNET
Hubble shows that Neowise came out bright and beautiful from its close encounter with the sun.
Teen DNC star Brayden Harrington moves and inspires others who stutter – CNET
The 13-year-old Democratic National Convention speaker transcended politics with his display of courage.
NASA working to hunt down pesky ISS air leak – CNET
The leak poses no immediate threat to the ISS crew, but NASA wants to investigate anyway.
Scientists reveal grim secrets of ancient Egyptian animal mummies – CNET
High-tech imaging let researchers unwrap mummies of a snake, a cat and a bird without disturbing…
California wildfires spread massive plumes of smoke in images from space – CNET
A series of wildfires across California have consumed thousands of acres of land and triggered evacuations.
Citizen scientists spot 95 cool new ‘backyard worlds’ in our cosmic neighborhood – CNET
Some of these brown dwarfs sport almost Earth-like temperatures.