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In honor of Global Astronomy Month, we’re exploring the science of space. Learn how astronomy connects us through curiosity, discovery, and a shared wonder for what lies beyond.

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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 25-Jul-2025 23:11 ET (26-Jul-2025 03:11 GMT/UTC)

18-Jun-2025

Balancing quietness and performance: New trade-off optimization framework enhances propeller design for next-gen aircraft

Tsinghua University Press
18-Jun-2025

Can we balance the high-efficiency and high sustainability in grinding of aero-engine hot-end component?

Tsinghua University Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication
18-Jun-2025

Astronomers capture most detailed thousand-color image of a galaxy

ESO
Peer-Reviewed Publication
17-Jun-2025

SkyMapper and SETI Institute team up to map the entire sky, all the time

SETI Institute
Business Announcement