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What history can teach us about the future of property rights in space (op-ed)
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.
How AI is changing spacecraft and satellite operations (op-ed)
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.
AIs in Space: From partners in pioneering to the children of humanity (op-ed)
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.
Why scientists are so excited about the newfound interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (op-ed)
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.
Mars Sample Return now! (op-ed)
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.
The pursuit of truths: A letter on the boy who cried aliens (op-ed)
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.
How to debate a flat-Earther: Proven scientific arguments and strategies
Some people around the world believe our planet is flat. Here's the (surprising) truth about debating them.
Exoplanetary parade: What would the night sky look like on alien worlds? (op-ed)
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?
