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Astronomy

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38 Years of Stubbornness: How IceCube Won the Nobel

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics honors Francis Halzen's 40-year quest to turn a cubic kilometre of Antarctic ice into a cosmic telescope. By capturing the 'ghos…

Science Technology Neutrinos

Henrik Mägi · Oct 06, 2026 • 12:20

How do we know a radio signal came from a planet, not its star?

For the first time, astronomers have isolated a radio signal originating directly from a planet 63.4 light-years away. This detection reveals a staggering 1,200…

Science Technology Exoplanets

Henrik Mägi · Sep 22, 2026 • 17:10

What is the Roman Space Telescope actually hunting for?

NASA's Roman Space Telescope has departed Earth to begin a survey 1,000 times faster than Hubble. By mapping dark matter and searching for 100,000 exoplanets, t…

Science Technology Space Exploration

Henrik Mägi · Aug 31, 2026 • 06:16

Can one faint smear of stars weigh a galaxy's dark matter?

For the first time, researchers have identified a globular cluster stellar stream outside the Milky Way. Located 115 million light-years away, the Oyashio strea…

Science Astronomy Dark Matter

Henrik Mägi · Aug 21, 2026 • 13:33

Blood Moon 2026: The Science of the Red Lunar Eclipse

The 2026 'Blood Moon' offers a 58-minute window into the physics of our atmosphere. While Estonia waits for its own total eclipse in 2028, August 2026 brings a …

Science Astronomy Estonia

Henrik Mägi · Aug 21, 2026 • 07:36

Why book a pricey Iceland room when Spain offers a 2026 eclipse view?

The 2026 eclipse scramble is on as travelers rush to secure spots along the 183-mile wide path of totality in Iceland and Spain. From $1,012 hotel rooms to 3-eu…

Science World 2026 Solar Eclipse

Tuuli Rebane · Aug 11, 2026 • 17:02

How does Northern Spain offer the best 2026 Solar Eclipse view?

After a 27-year drought, the total solar eclipse returns to mainland Europe on August 12, 2026. Northern Spain offers the best odds for clear skies and a rare g…

Science World Solar Eclipse 2026

Henrik Mägi · Aug 04, 2026 • 12:14

How did LHS 1140b keep its atmosphere around a red dwarf?

The confirmed discovery of an atmosphere on LHS 1140b marks the first time we've seen stable air on a rocky planet in a habitable zone. This 'eyeball world' 48 …

Science Technology LHS 1140b

Henrik Mägi · Jul 17, 2026 • 08:37