A potentially dangerous space rock was discovered for the first time by an AI algorithm. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A new ...

A new "deep learning" algorithm that could help scientists better understand planetary atmospheres has passed its first big test, a new study reports. The software, called PlanetNet, mapped out a ...

PHA 2022 SF289's orbit (green) at closest approach to Earth (blue); Venus and Mars’ orbits are shown in orange and red, respectively. Image: Joachim Moeyens/University of Washington/OpenSpace An ...

Researchers in China have improved the accuracy of detecting space junk in orbit around the earth. The goal of the project is to allow more effective plotting of safe routes for spacecraft maneuvers.

Space junk: a computer-generated image of objects in Earth orbit that are currently being tracked. Approximately 95% of the objects are orbital debris, rather than functioning satellites. (Courtesy: ...

Hiding in heterogeneity: an African elephant in Kruger National Park in South Africa (Courtesy: Bernard DUPONT/CC BY-SA 2.0) Back when I was a lad, “so big it can be seen from space” was a superlative ...