NEW YORK — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February. By the numbers The math … Read more
That asteroid in the sky appeared closer than it seemed. An asteroid nearly the size of a double-decker bus — or “six adult Indian peacocks,” according to the Jerusalem Post — passed by Earth late Wednesday night, at 11:37 p.m. Eastern time. The giant rock, called 2024 DW, was anticipated to come as close as … Read more
He’s going from the atomic bomb to an outer space thriller. “Oppenheimer” actor James D’Arcy co-stars in “Constellation” (Apple TV+), which follows an astronaut who returns home from space — only to find her reality seemingly changed. “I found it a really unique piece of writing,” D’Arcy, 48, told The Post. “It seems to me … Read more
The story of man’s foray into space is a thrilling one, encompassing war, technological innovation and the power of imagination. The story of the Black man’s foray into space — the subject of the documentary “The Space Race” — comprises a different set of milestones. For African Americans who dreamed of traveling beyond the earth’s … Read more
A strong X-class solar flare was spotted streaming from the sun on Friday, causing a solar radiation storm on Earth, according to space weather officials with NASA and NOAA. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) said a moderate solar radiation storm (level S2 out of S5) was in progress this weekend after the sun emitted a strong X-class solar flare … Read more
Lunacy! New research from NASA has identified a “seismic hazard” on the moon that could throw a wrench into future, highly anticipated human landing missions. The moon’s hot core has been gradually shrinking as it cools — think George Costanza after a dip in the pool — which causes the moon’s surface to develop creases … Read more
One in three Americans thinks aliens are living among us in disguise – and many suspect their boss, according to a new survey. The research of 1,000 Americans saw 37 percent say they feel aliens may already be present here on Earth. From sightings of 10-foot tall ‘aliens’ in Brazil to the recently refuted ‘extraterrestrial’ … Read more
After an image of a person’s socked foot sneaking into an airplane passenger’s legroom went viral on Reddit, many people weighed in on what they would do if something similar happened to them. The viral post touched off quite a flurry of comments. “Don’t be this person,” user “stefahnia” posted on the “Mildly Infuriating” subreddit, … Read more
Oreo’s newest cookie is out of this world — and the brand wants you to be, too. America’s favorite cookie is starting off the new year with the launch of a galaxy-inspired limited-edition cookie. To celebrate, the Oreo brand partnered with Space Perspective, purported to be the world’s “first and only” carbon-neutral “spaceflight experience” company, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m in my 30s, and my father recently remarried. I have no negative feelings about his new wife or their marriage. But now he has forgotten to wish me a happy birthday and speaks to me less often. They seem to always have plans, and he no longer has time to stop by … Read more
Three Americans, three Russians and one exceedingly cramped office hovering 250 miles above Earth — what could possibly go wrong? Given the typical genre coordinates, the 95 minute running time and historic hostilities between Russia and the United States, the more relevant questions here are when and how quickly and entertainingly things will go kablooey … Read more
It turns out space helmets serve a dual purpose — to keep air in and stink out. Just like Earth, the universe emits various smells from every corner of the never-ending universe, often of which are generally unpleasant, Space.com reported, citing numerous space expeditions over the decades. Although it is impossible to take a whiff … Read more
This party is sure to be far out. The Kennedy Space Center of Cape Canaveral, Florida is gearing up for a major launch in February — of an after-hours techno rave and costume party among real astronauts. “The colors of the cosmos come to life” on the evening of February 2 as the center will … Read more
A British woman has terrified TikTok viewers after documenting a disturbing discovery made in a crawl space at her newly purchased home. The content creator, who has not disclosed her real name, is currently renovating the UK residence with her partner and posting footage of the process on an account titled “@stonestack_renovation.” The home, which … Read more
Shower in the new year early Thursday morning by watching the first wave of space rocks astonishingly pass the Earth for 2024. The Quadrantids meteor shower will be peaking overnight as up to 200 space rocks — known for their enhanced “fireball” brightness — can be seen per hour under ideal conditions, according to NASA. … Read more
Thar she blows. A horned “Devil Comet” that’s been hurtling toward Earth is set to “blow” on Friday or Saturday, which would mark its second eruption in just over two weeks. “The last few outbursts have been on a 15-day cadence and we might be coming up to another one,” Nick James of the British … Read more
When the Space Shuttle Columbia lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Fla., for its April 12, 1981 maiden voyage, it ushered in a new and exciting age of space travel and exploration. But as Matthew H. Hersch explains in ‘Dark Star: A New History of the Space Shuttle’ (MIT Press), the … Read more
In the immortal, inspired words of that pickled Leo luminary and former postal employee Charles Bukowski, “Sex is kicking death in the a— while singing.” In that spirit of that particular song and under the stay indoors imperative of the winter season, we’re talking about the sex to have, porn to watch and approach to … Read more
Since becoming operational last year, the James Webb Space Telescope has made groundbreaking observations involving some of the universe’s earliest galaxies. One might call them galactic infants. But Webb has obtained even better data on galaxies a bit further along in development. Astronomers call these the galactic “teenagers.” And, as new research shows, they resemble human teenagers in … Read more
How’s this for a long-distance call? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has managed to beam a laser from the vast reaches of space to Southern California in what was a historic event last week. It’s also a big step toward sending astronauts to Mars. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) fired the infrared laser … Read more