Crying Astronomers Admit Failure
January 23, 2025
Unexpected findings have knocked out experts' hubris. Are they down for the count?
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How SETI Believers Avoid Depression
August 26, 2024
It's hard to look at nothing for 60 years, and then have your biggest hope dashed.
Scientists: Often Wrong, Rarely Humble
July 25, 2023
What other career allows one to be totally wrong but proud of it?
Closing In on Fast Radio Bursts
November 6, 2020
Astronomers claim to have identified the source of one instance of the most enigmatic explosions in the universe.
Small Thing Make Big Boom
January 18, 2016
The most spectacular supernova ever detected has astrophysicists scratching their heads for a mechanism.
Magnetic News
August 3, 2015
Magnetism is an important force in astronomy, planetary science and life. Here are news items involving magnets and magnetic fields.