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NASA Observes Rare Uranus Occultation, Unveiling New Atmospheric and Ring Details
NASA captured a rare stellar occultation of Uranus this month, providing fresh data about the ice giant’s atmosphere and rings. Scientists measured temperature changes and atmospheric composition, offering new insights since the last major occultation in 1996. The findings could help guide future exploration missions and deepen our understanding ...
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Major Disruption Has Left Arctic Polar Vortex Away from North Pole, Scientists Alert
As the polar vortex fades, temperatures in Northern Europe, portions of Asia, and the eastern United States will be below average. Temperatures for the last week of March were pretty normal across the eastern U.S., but the latest forecasts do predict increased chances of below-normal temperatures for the next week.
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Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras
A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...
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NASA’s Antarctic Balloon Campaign Launches to Study Dark Matter and Beyond
NASA’s annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon Campaign, launching from the Ross Ice Shelf, will carry groundbreaking experiments like GAPS, aiming to detect anti-matter particles linked to dark matter. Supporting projects include the MARSBOx experiment, which examines fungal resilience in Mars-like conditions, and SPARROW-6 for wind measurement a...
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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Can Diamond Dust Help Cool Earth? Exploring Costs and Geoengineering Risks
A study by Sandro Vattioni explores using 5 million tons of diamond dust annually to reduce global warming by 1.6ºC. Diamonds outperform sulfur in reflecting sunlight, but the method comes with an enormous price tag—$175 trillion. Despite its potential, experts like Douglas MacMartin question its feasibility due to costs, while others debate the...
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3 Russians Set World Record by Parachuting From Stratosphere To North Pole
Three Russians set a world record for parachuting from the Earth's stratosphere to North Pole last week in a mission that also served as a test of a new prototype communications system for use in the Arctic, an organiser of the venture told Reuters.
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Michelin-Starred Dining Experience In Space Announced; Eat While Watching Sunrise Over The Earth
A company named SpaceVIP is hosting the first stratospheric dining experience with Michelin-starred Chef Rasmus Munk.
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Stratospheric High: ICC 2023 World Cup Trophy Goes To Space
The ODI World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 has been launched on a stratospheric scale, giving fans around the world a unique opportunity to interact with the coveted trophy,
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Dubai Businessman Kabir Mulchandani Offers Rs 11 Lakh Party On His Plane
If Dubai hotels are constantly trying to outdo each other by reaching to stratospheric heights with their over-the-top amenities, one hotelier wants to win the battle once and for all: He's literally taken his brand to the sky.
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Scientists Record Mysterious "Infrasound" In Earth's Stratosphere
Scientists separated these mysterious noises from other sounds captured from the zone, like the distant sound of ocean waves slamming into each other.
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Dining In Space May Soon Become A Reality: Here's All You Need To Know
A French balloon company is planning to develop a balloon that can transport passengers to the stratosphere. Read on to know more about it.
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NASA Shares Breathtaking Images Of Celestial Objects Captured By Its Flying Telescope
As NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft embarked on its final flight on Thursday, the US space agency shared a small breathtaking collection of some of the cosmic imagery assembled using SOFIA data.
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NASA's Sofia Telescope Discovers More Water on Lunar Surface at Moretus Crater Region
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope has discovered more water on the Moon's surface. The fresh findings of water have been made in the Southern Hemisphere of the Moon. The team have discovered water in the Moretus Crater region, which is close to the Moon's Clavius Crater, where the original findings were made.
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US Drone Crashes Hours Before Breaking 63-Year-Old Record for Longest Flight
A US solar-powered drone nearly broke the record for the longest flight when it flew continously for 64 hours before crashing on August 19. The Zephy S drone was being evaluated by the US military and spent over 64 days in the stratosphere before it crashed, according to a report.
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NASA Observes Rare Uranus Occultation, Unveiling New Atmospheric and Ring Details
NASA captured a rare stellar occultation of Uranus this month, providing fresh data about the ice giant’s atmosphere and rings. Scientists measured temperature changes and atmospheric composition, offering new insights since the last major occultation in 1996. The findings could help guide future exploration missions and deepen our understanding ...
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Major Disruption Has Left Arctic Polar Vortex Away from North Pole, Scientists Alert
As the polar vortex fades, temperatures in Northern Europe, portions of Asia, and the eastern United States will be below average. Temperatures for the last week of March were pretty normal across the eastern U.S., but the latest forecasts do predict increased chances of below-normal temperatures for the next week.
-
Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras
A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...
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NASA’s Antarctic Balloon Campaign Launches to Study Dark Matter and Beyond
NASA’s annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon Campaign, launching from the Ross Ice Shelf, will carry groundbreaking experiments like GAPS, aiming to detect anti-matter particles linked to dark matter. Supporting projects include the MARSBOx experiment, which examines fungal resilience in Mars-like conditions, and SPARROW-6 for wind measurement a...
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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Can Diamond Dust Help Cool Earth? Exploring Costs and Geoengineering Risks
A study by Sandro Vattioni explores using 5 million tons of diamond dust annually to reduce global warming by 1.6ºC. Diamonds outperform sulfur in reflecting sunlight, but the method comes with an enormous price tag—$175 trillion. Despite its potential, experts like Douglas MacMartin question its feasibility due to costs, while others debate the...
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3 Russians Set World Record by Parachuting From Stratosphere To North Pole
Three Russians set a world record for parachuting from the Earth's stratosphere to North Pole last week in a mission that also served as a test of a new prototype communications system for use in the Arctic, an organiser of the venture told Reuters.
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Michelin-Starred Dining Experience In Space Announced; Eat While Watching Sunrise Over The Earth
A company named SpaceVIP is hosting the first stratospheric dining experience with Michelin-starred Chef Rasmus Munk.
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Stratospheric High: ICC 2023 World Cup Trophy Goes To Space
The ODI World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 has been launched on a stratospheric scale, giving fans around the world a unique opportunity to interact with the coveted trophy,
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Dubai Businessman Kabir Mulchandani Offers Rs 11 Lakh Party On His Plane
If Dubai hotels are constantly trying to outdo each other by reaching to stratospheric heights with their over-the-top amenities, one hotelier wants to win the battle once and for all: He's literally taken his brand to the sky.
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Scientists Record Mysterious "Infrasound" In Earth's Stratosphere
Scientists separated these mysterious noises from other sounds captured from the zone, like the distant sound of ocean waves slamming into each other.
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Dining In Space May Soon Become A Reality: Here's All You Need To Know
A French balloon company is planning to develop a balloon that can transport passengers to the stratosphere. Read on to know more about it.
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NASA Shares Breathtaking Images Of Celestial Objects Captured By Its Flying Telescope
As NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft embarked on its final flight on Thursday, the US space agency shared a small breathtaking collection of some of the cosmic imagery assembled using SOFIA data.
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NASA's Sofia Telescope Discovers More Water on Lunar Surface at Moretus Crater Region
NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope has discovered more water on the Moon's surface. The fresh findings of water have been made in the Southern Hemisphere of the Moon. The team have discovered water in the Moretus Crater region, which is close to the Moon's Clavius Crater, where the original findings were made.
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US Drone Crashes Hours Before Breaking 63-Year-Old Record for Longest Flight
A US solar-powered drone nearly broke the record for the longest flight when it flew continously for 64 hours before crashing on August 19. The Zephy S drone was being evaluated by the US military and spent over 64 days in the stratosphere before it crashed, according to a report.
