Scientists have unveiled a remarkable AI-based method for detecting signs of past or present life on other planets, heralded as the “holy grail of astrobiology.” The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, stem from the collaborative efforts of a team comprising seven researchers led by Jim Cleaves and Robert Hazen […]
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The new space race: Mining the moon and beyond for Earth’s future
In recent years, both private companies and governments have set their sights on the stars, not just for exploration but to alleviate resource shortages on Earth. India, in a groundbreaking achievement, successfully conducted a cost-effective lunar mission, revealing a treasure trove of lunar water near the Moon’s south pole. This discovery has kickstarted a global […]
Discovering the universe from our own backyards
When I was a college student, I worked at the Charlevoix Astronomical Observatory in Qubec. It was a pretty decent summer job, as I got to observe celestial bodies until the dead of night, talk to astronomy buffs about space exploration and watch children be amazed by Saturn’s rings. Over the dozens of astronomy nights […]