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Satellite Events for Tonight

The Anthropic Argument: Nature Is the Way It Is Because We Exist

Reported by Universe Today

According to every experiment, the constants of nature appear to be constant....
  • By: Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter)
  • On: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:48 +0000

Astronomers Catch a Planet in the Act of Being Born

Reported by Universe Today

It’s rather strange to think about catching a planet in the act of being born given that the process takes millions of years but for the first time, astronomers have done just that! The evidence reveals a planet actively forming and feeding from its surr...
  • By: Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark)
  • On: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:48 +0000

A Rover To Mine Martian Volcanoes

Reported by Universe Today

Different parts of Mars have different advantages and disadvantages when it comes to their available resources, just like Earth. The polar caps are likely the most valuable in terms of their water content, which will be critical to any early stage crewed m...
  • By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
  • On: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:48 +0000

“Black Hole Stars" Could Solve the Mystery of Little Red Dots

Reported by Universe Today

A bizarre new type of object could solve one of astronomy's most puzzling mysteries. The James Webb Space Telescope spotted some “little red dots” and until now, it’s been thought they were galaxies. Now, a team of astronomers have come up with an al...
  • By: Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark)
  • On: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:48 +0000

Civilization Can't Arise Without Plate Tectonics And Carbon Dioxide

Reported by Universe Today

Can a planet that lacks plate tectonics and has very little carbon dioxide support life? Maybe. Can it support life long enough for a technological civilization to arise? New research says no....
  • By: Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive)
  • On: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:48 +0000

Interstellar Objects Like Comet 3I/ATLAS Could Act As Planetary Seeds

Reported by Universe Today

ISOs like Comet 3I/ATLAS are fascinating yet fleeting visitors from distant solar systems. New research suggests that when captured by a young solar system that's still forming planets, these objects could act as planetary seeds for the formation of planet...
  • By: Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive)
  • On: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:48 +0000