# milky way (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover milky way. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nepal flash flood nightmare: What caused it?](https://earthsky.org/earth/nepal-flash-flood-glacier-collapse-landslide-aug-26-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Kelly Kizer Whitt · EarthSky_ On August 26, 2026, a glacier collapse and landslide triggered a huge release of water. The Nepal flash flood wiped out villages and took untold lives. The post Nepal flash flood nightmare: What caused it? first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Could there be life in helium atmospheres on exoplanets?](https://earthsky.org/space/life-in-helium-atmospheres-exoplanets-habitability/) _2026-08-26 · Paul Scott Anderson · EarthSky_ Is life in helium atmospheres on exoplanets possible? A new study says that there are no barriers to life on worlds with helium-dominated atmospheres. The post Could there be life in helium atmospheres on exoplanets? first appeared on EarthSky . ## [‘Jellyfish’ on Mars: Image from Curiosity rover goes viral](https://earthsky.org/space/jellyfish-on-mars-curiosity-rover-anomaies/) _2026-08-26 · Paul Scott Anderson · EarthSky_ A previously overlooked photo from the Curiosity rover shows an odd 'jellyfish' on Mars. Is it a real anomaly or an imaging artifact? The post ‘Jellyfish’ on Mars: Image from Curiosity rover goes viral first appeared on EarthSky . ## [National parks from space: How many can you name?](https://earthsky.org/earth/national-parks-from-space-quiz/) _2026-08-26 · Kelly Kizer Whitt · EarthSky_ Take the quiz to see how many national parks from space you can name. And don't forget to celebrate National Park Week, from August 22 to 30! The post National parks from space: How many can you name? first appeared on EarthSky . ## [The return of Sirius in the morning signals seasonal change](https://earthsky.org/tonight/orion-heralds-return-of-sirius/) _2026-08-26 · Editors of EarthSky · EarthSky_ A sign of the changing season is the return of Sirius before sunup. Want to make sure you've spotted Sirius? The 3 stars in Orion's Belt point to it. The post The return of Sirius in the morning signals seasonal change first appeared on EarthSky . ## [How earthly microbes on the moon might survive in the shade](https://earthsky.org/space/microbes-on-the-moon-habitability-artemis-astronauts/) _2026-08-25 · Paul Scott Anderson · EarthSky_ Microbes on the moon that hitch a ride on human astronauts could survive by using little nooks and crannies for protection from the harsh environment. The post How earthly microbes on the moon might survive in the shade first appeared on EarthSky . [Listen](https://earthsky.org/upl/2026/08/Apollo-to-Artemis-moon-August-19-2026.mp4) ## [Voyager 2: Our 1st and only visit to Neptune](https://earthsky.org/space/voyager-2-neptune-flyby-august-25-1989/) _2026-08-25 · Deborah Byrd · EarthSky_ On this day, August 25, 1989, Voyager 2 visited Neptune. To this day, no other spacecraft from Earth has returned to the faraway planet. The post Voyager 2: Our 1st and only visit to Neptune first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games](https://www.click2houston.com/business/2026/08/22/chinese-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-in-100m-sprint-and-high-jump-at-beijing-robot-games/) _2026-08-22 · Achmad Ibrahim And Chan Ho-Him, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. ## [Mysteries of the commonplace](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ed-note-september-2026) _2026-08-22 · Nancy Shute · Science News_ Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reviews new research in static electricity and other science revelations in our September magazine issue. ## [How a sanctuary outside LA has cared for rare, endangered gibbons for a half-century](https://www.click2houston.com/tech/2026/08/22/how-a-sanctuary-outside-la-has-cared-for-rare-endangered-gibbons-for-a-half-century/) _2026-08-22 · Jaimie Ding, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ Over the past 50 years, the Gibbon Conservation Center has become a globally recognized institution dedicated to the care and well-being of gibbons. ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zf3oZk6H0ZZP) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy](https://www.click2houston.com/business/2026/08/22/tiktok-reaches-400-million-settlement-with-us-justice-department-over-childrens-privacy/) _2026-08-22 · Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. ## [Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge](https://www.click2houston.com/tech/2026/08/22/federal-officials-announce-water-cuts-as-colorado-river-supplies-continue-to-plunge/) _2026-08-22 · Dorany Pineda And Wufei Yu, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ Federal officials have announced sharp water cuts for the next two years for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River. ## [‘Thunderquakes’ do more than shake the ground — they map it](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/thunderquakes-shake-ground-map-it) _2026-08-21 · Carolyn Gramling · Science News_ Scientists used fiber-optic cables to turn “thunderquakes” into underground maps that could help reveal hidden hazards beneath cities. ## [Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles in China over door handle safety risks](https://www.click2houston.com/business/2026/08/21/tesla-recalls-nearly-3m-vehicles-in-china-over-door-handle-safety-risks/) _2026-08-21 · Chan Ho-Him And Fu Ting, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ Tesla and other Chinese carmakers are recalling more than 4 million vehicles over safety concerns including risks tied to their door handles. ## [Plants under attack leave behind a surprising call for backup](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/plants-backup-wasp-herbivore-pest) _2026-08-21 · Erin Garcia de Jesús · Science News_ Bacteria may build a memory of herbivore attack in the soil and coax new plants to attract wasps to rein in destructive pests. ## [A first! 3 supermassive black holes discovered in 1 galaxy](https://earthsky.org/space/3-supermassive-black-holes-discovered-in-1-galaxy/) _2026-08-21 · Kelly Kizer Whitt · EarthSky_ For the first time, astronomers have discovered 3 supermassive black holes in a single galaxy in the early universe. Two of them are merging! The post A first! 3 supermassive black holes discovered in 1 galaxy first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Crossword: Lab Animals](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/crossword-lab-animals-september-2026) _2026-08-21 · Ben Feldman · Science News_ Solve the crossword from our September 2026 issue, in which we celebrate some creature features. ## [Shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction is on the rise](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/shock-therapy-ed-therapy-treatment) _2026-08-21 · Randy Dotinga · Science News_ A sound wave–based therapy commonly used to dislodge kidney stones is gaining traction as a treatment for erectile dysfunction. ## [Voyager 2 confirms Neptune’s rings on August 22 in 1989](https://earthsky.org/space/this-date-in-science-the-definitive-discovery-of-neptunes-rings/) _2026-08-21 · Editors of EarthSky · EarthSky_ NASA's Voyager 2 confirmed the discovery of Neptune's rings on August 22, 1989, when it took images of a faint, continuous ring system around the planet. The post Voyager 2 confirms Neptune’s rings on August 22 in 1989 first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Teapot of Sagittarius points to the Milky Way’s center](https://earthsky.org/favorite-star-patterns/teapot-of-sagittarius-points-to-galactic-center/) _2026-08-21 · Bruce McClure · EarthSky_ As you gaze toward the famous Teapot asterism in the constellation Sagittarius, you are looking toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy. The post Teapot of Sagittarius points to the Milky Way’s center first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kOrbxM9FYdyr) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Why Epstein-Barr is the ‘everything virus’](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/epstein-barr-virus-autoimmune) _2026-08-20 · Michael Marshall · Science News_ The Epstein-Barr virus has taken a huge toll on global health. Understanding how it works could offer ways to combat multiple sclerosis, cancer and more. ## [Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races](https://www.click2houston.com/news/politics/2026/08/20/trump-keeps-embracing-data-centers-even-as-they-become-toxic-in-midterm-races/) _2026-08-20 · Jesse Bedayn, Marc Levy And Scott Bauer, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. ## [As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways your employer is watching](https://www.click2houston.com/business/2026/08/20/as-workplace-surveillance-grows-experts-say-its-good-to-know-the-ways-your-employer-is-watching/) _2026-08-20 · Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ Employers are increasingly using technology to monitor the whereabouts, productivity and communications of workers. ## [Pyrocumulonimbus clouds are fire-generated thunderstorms](https://earthsky.org/earth/what-are-pyrocumulonimbus-clouds-fire-thunderstorms/) _2026-08-20 · Kelly Kizer Whitt · EarthSky_ This summer, NASA is studying pyrocumulonimbus clouds, or fire-driven thunderstorms. Researchers are flying planes right into the smoke plumes for samples. The post Pyrocumulonimbus clouds are fire-generated thunderstorms first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Spikes, claws and stingers have no single best shape](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/spike-claw-stinger-shape-piercing-tools) _2026-08-20 · Emily Conover · Science News_ A study of 143 piercing tools, from tusks to love darts, finds they trade off piercing ability for durability. And no one shape wins out. ## [An unproven autism drug got a boost after a White House briefing](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/kids-unproven-autism-drug-trump-brief) _2026-08-20 · Aimee Cunningham · Science News_ In fall of 2025, the Trump administration touted the drug leucovorin for autism therapy without new evidence. Dispensing of the drug to kids rose. ## [Astronomers discover a black hole star, a new type of object](https://earthsky.org/space/black-hole-star-new-object-little-red-dots/) _2026-08-20 · Kelly Kizer Whitt · EarthSky_ Astronomers believe the little red dots we see in the early universe are a newly discovered type of object called a black hole star. The post Astronomers discover a black hole star, a new type of object first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Detecting whispers from the early universe … from the moon](https://earthsky.org/space/whispers-from-the-early-universe-cosmocube-moon/) _2026-08-20 · Paul Scott Anderson · EarthSky_ A tiny UK satellite called CosmoCube is to listen for signals from the early universe. It will use the dark side of the moon to block out noise from Earth. The post Detecting whispers from the early universe … from the moon first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Sagitta the Arrow lies inside the Summer Triangle](https://earthsky.org/constellations/sagitta-the-arrow-summer-triangle-m71/) _2026-08-20 · Kelly Kizer Whitt · EarthSky_ Sagitta the Arrow is a dim constellation that lies inside the Summer Triangle. It contains one Messier object, a small globular cluster. The post Sagitta the Arrow lies inside the Summer Triangle first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Voyager 2 spacecraft launched 49 years ago today](https://earthsky.org/space/this-date-in-science-nasa-launched-voyager-2-space-probe/) _2026-08-20 · Deborah Byrd · EarthSky_ Voyager 2 realized the vision of what was originally called a Grand Tour of the outer solar system. It is the only craft that has visited all 4 outer planets. The post Voyager 2 spacecraft launched 49 years ago today first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T0aTpuJmf4hh) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13](https://www.click2houston.com/tech/2026/08/19/former-meta-engineer-says-instagram-took-a-dont-ask-dont-tell-approach-on-kids-under-13/) _2026-08-19 · Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms. ## [Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope](https://www.click2houston.com/tech/2026/08/19/rescue-mission-is-called-off-for-nasas-aging-swift-space-telescope/) _2026-08-19 · Marcia Dunn, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off. ## [FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing](https://www.click2houston.com/news/politics/2026/08/19/ftc-proposal-would-require-retailers-to-be-transparent-about-personalized-pricing/) _2026-08-19 · Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy. ## [What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights](https://www.click2houston.com/tech/2026/08/19/what-beats-seeing-eclipses-from-space-try-the-northern-and-southern-lights/) _2026-08-19 · Marcia Dunn, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ Eclipses may be wondrous, but nothing beats seeing the northern and southern lights from space. ## [Static electricity is a mystery, and scientists are all charged up](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/static-electricity-is-a-mystery) _2026-08-19 · Emily Conover · Science News_ Scientists are largely clueless about the origins of static electricity. A quirky group of researchers aims to change that. ## [Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration](https://www.click2houston.com/business/2026/08/19/trump-picks-dr-heidi-overton-a-top-white-house-aide-to-lead-fda/) _2026-08-19 · Ali Swenson, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. ## [A new documentary shows what growing up lion is really like](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/lion-documentary-series-review-natgeo) _2026-08-19 · Tina Hesman Saey · Science News_ The thrilling National Geographic series, premiering August 19, follows Kio from lion cub to king. ## [Telescope spies the fastest star in the Milky Way zipping around a black hole](https://www.click2houston.com/tech/2026/08/19/telescope-spies-the-fastest-star-in-the-milky-way-zipping-around-a-black-hole/) _2026-08-19 · Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ A telescope has spotted the fastest known star in the Milky Way. ## [A record-breaking star could reveal how the Milky Way’s giant black hole spins](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/record-breaking-star-black-hole-spin) _2026-08-19 · Mara Johnson-Groh · Science News_ The star passes very close to the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole and could reveal the black hole’s spin by tracking how it warps the star’s orbit. ## [No refrigerator, no problem. This experimental vaccine doesn’t need it.](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/experimental-vaccine-doesnt-need-fridge) _2026-08-19 · Sahas Mehra · Science News_ In early trials, a new vaccine that didn’t require refrigeration still protected against tetanus and diphtheria. ## [From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference](https://www.click2houston.com/tech/2026/08/19/from-robot-dogs-to-helpers-china-puts-robotics-ambitions-on-display-at-world-conference/) _2026-08-19 · E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ China has kicked off the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, showcasing its expanding robotics industry. ## [See the August 12 solar eclipse from the moon’s perspective](https://earthsky.org/todays-image/aug-12-2026-solar-eclipse-image-from-moon/) _2026-08-19 · Kelly Kizer Whitt · EarthSky_ Korean's lunar orbiter, Danuri, captured a view of the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. This unique perspective includes the moon's limb in the foreground. The post See the August 12 solar eclipse from the moon’s perspective first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Super-Earths might be solid deep on the inside](https://earthsky.org/space/super-earths-might-be-solid-exoplanets-minerals-mantles/) _2026-08-19 · Paul Scott Anderson · EarthSky_ Super-Earths might be solid in their deep insides, a new study says. Minerals might take unusual forms and remain solid despite the intense heat and pressure. The post Super-Earths might be solid deep on the inside first appeared on EarthSky . ## [The Great Rift is a dark swath in the Milky Way](https://earthsky.org/clusters-nebulae-galaxies/the-great-rift-in-the-milky-way/) _2026-08-19 · Bruce McClure · EarthSky_ The Great Rift or Dark Rift is a darkened swath of the Milky Way where new stars are forming. It's best seen from a rural location away from light pollution. The post The Great Rift is a dark swath in the Milky Way first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Is Ophiuchus the 13th constellation of the zodiac?](https://earthsky.org/constellations/ophiuchus-the-serpent-bearer-13th-constellation-zodiac/) _2026-08-19 · Bruce McClure · EarthSky_ The sun passes through Ophiuchus for about 2 weeks every year, so why isn’t this constellation considered the zodiac’s 13th sign? The post Is Ophiuchus the 13th constellation of the zodiac? first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Florida's Jellyfish Museum is dedicated solely to the mesmerizing floating predators](https://www.click2houston.com/tech/2026/08/19/mesmerizing-jellyfish-take-center-stage-at-1st-us-museum-dedicated-solely-to-the-floating-predators/) _2026-08-19 · David Fischer, Associated Press · KPRC Click2Houston_ Floating tentacled predators pulse and swirl in hypnotic patterns in the dark museum space, lit primarily by images projected on walls and the light from the saltwater tanks. ## [Shrews’ noses grow in winter as their brains shrink](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/shrews-winter-organ-mass-adaptation) _2026-08-18 · Jake Buehler · Science News_ Long-clawed shrews’ snouts temporarily grow larger in the winter. This skull reshaping may be an extreme survival strategy in cold conditions. ## [What Spider-Man gets right — and wrong — about turning off superpowers](https://www.sciencenews.org/article/spider-man-superpower-inhibitor-rna) _2026-08-18 · Tina Hesman Saey · Science News_ In 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' Peter Parker devises a superpower inhibitor based on a real therapy using RNA. ## [1st ultra-faint Milky Way satellite galaxy found by Rubin](https://earthsky.org/space/1st-ultra-faint-milky-way-satellite-galaxy-aquarius-iv-rubin/) _2026-08-18 · Kelly Kizer Whitt · EarthSky_ The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has only just begun its survey, yet it has already discovered its first ultra-faint Milky Way satellite, Aquarius IV. The post 1st ultra-faint Milky Way satellite galaxy found by Rubin first appeared on EarthSky . ## [Give me 5 minutes and I’ll give you Saturn](https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/give-me-five-minutes-ill-give-you-saturn/) _2026-08-18 · Editors of EarthSky · EarthSky_ We're now in the best months for viewing Saturn in 2026. It'll be at it's best around October 4 when it's closest to Earth and visible all night. The post Give me 5 minutes and I’ll give you Saturn first appeared on EarthSky .