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Ask Ethan: Does time exist, or is it an illusion?

The passage of time is something we all experience, as it takes us from one moment to the next. But could it all just be an illusion?Continue reading on Starts With A Bang! »

Fri Jul 26, 2024 19:18
Deep space really is completely dark, New Horizons shows

From inside our Solar System, zodiacal light prevents us from seeing true darkness. From billions of miles away, New Horizons finally can.Continue reading on Starts With A Bang! »

Thu Jul 25, 2024 19:15
The cosmic redemption of astronomer John Couch Adams

Adams was infamously scooped when Neptune was discovered in 1846. His failure wasn’t the end, but a prelude to a world-changing discovery.Continue reading on Starts With A Bang! »

Wed Jul 24, 2024 22:19
10 profound answers about the math behind Artificial Intelligence

It’s knowledgeable, confident, and behaves human-like in many ways. But it’s not magic that powers AI though; it’s just math and data.Continue reading on Starts With A Bang! »

Tue Jul 23, 2024 19:52
Interacting galaxies are more than they seem, JWST shows

For its 2-year science anniversary, JWST has revealed unprecedented details in “the Penguin and the Egg.” Here are the surprises inside.Continue reading on Starts With A Bang! »

Mon Jul 22, 2024 19:45
Ask Ethan: Is Earth’s climate changing as the Sun loses mass?

As the Sun ages, it loses mass, causing Earth to spiral outwards in its orbit. Will that cool the Earth down, or will other effects win…Continue reading on Starts With A Bang! »

Fri Jul 19, 2024 19:26

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