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Without property rights in space, one of the most important economic incentives for the commercial development — and ultimately the settlement — of celestial bodies is missing.
Satellite constellations are getting so large that AI management of fleets is more than just convenient — it's becoming the only way these systems can keep working at all.
Rather than the fearsome enemies of movies like "The Terminator," as we move into the universe, AIs can be our partners, our children, and perhaps even us.
The scientific and cultural impact of 3I/ATLAS over the coming months and years will serve as an exemplar of what astronomy can learn and why it matters.
The White House's 2026 budget request axes NASA's long-held plan to bring Mars samples to Earth for analysis. Here's why that cancellation would be a mistake.
As scientists, we must not forget our collective direction: the pursuit of truths and our responsibility to share these truths — and only these truths — with humanity.
Some people around the world believe our planet is flat. Here's the (surprising) truth about debating them.
Most of the planets are aligned in our night sky right now, providing a treat for skywatchers. Are such "planetary parades" visible from other worlds?
