November 25, 2024

AI and astronomy: Neural networks simulate solar observations 

​ AI and astronomy: Neural networks simulate solar observations (Image Credit: Phys.org) Plasma loops above sunspots viewed in ultraviolet light. Credit: DKIST/NSO/AURA/NS Research by astronomers and computer scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) could
November 25, 2024

How do astronauts measure their weight while in space?  

​ How do astronauts weigh themselves in space? (Image Credit: Space.com) Microgravity in low Earth orbit is a demanding environment for the human body. Its effects on astronauts are still being researched, and astronauts must ensure they stay