@ScienceDesk@flipboard.social
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May 01, 2026
Flipboard Science Desk
@ScienceDesk@flipboard.social
Flipboard's page for news about science including space, climate change and more — from trusted sources. All posts written by human editors, especially for Mastodon. For more science coverage, follow Flipboard's federated Science Desk (@science). Get the Flipboard app to explore all your interests in one place: https://about.flipboard.com/download-flipboard/ Header photo: Warming stripes for New York City, 1869-2023. Source: Climate Central.
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Scientists have known for a long time that so-called “ice planets” like Uranus and Neptune are composed of some pretty weird materials. But recreating the conditions that create those materials is next to impossible. This is where simulations come into play. @ScienceAlert@flipboard.com has more, including what could be hiding in our solar system:
https://flip.it/TxxpUF
#Science #Space #SolarSystem
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@ScienceDesk@flipboard.social
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Apr 29, 2026
Flipboard Science Desk
@ScienceDesk@flipboard.social
Flipboard's page for news about science including space, climate change and more — from trusted sources. All posts written by human editors, especially for Mastodon. For more science coverage, follow Flipboard's federated Science Desk (@science). Get the Flipboard app to explore all your interests in one place: https://about.flipboard.com/download-flipboard/ Header photo: Warming stripes for New York City, 1869-2023. Source: Climate Central.
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It might be time to dust off your old solar system mnemonics. NASA chief Jared Isaacman says he wants to make Pluto a planet again. Space.com has more. Share your mnemonics below (we're "My Very Early Morning Jam Sandwich Usually Nauseates People").
https://flip.it/gaWuiI
#Space #SolarSystem #Pluto
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@WestportObservatory@vmst.io
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Feb 18, 2026
Westport Observatory
@WestportObservatory@vmst.io
The Westport Observatory, run by the volunteers of the Westport Astronomical Society brings the night sky down to the thousands who visit annually. We’re a non-profit that’s free and open to the public every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm if the skies are clear. We do suggest a donation of $5 per person if you're not a member. In-person or zoom lectures on the 3rd Tuesday monthly. #Astronomy #Observatory #WestportCT #WestportObservatory #nonprofit #astrophotography #WestportAstronomicalSociety
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A city-size green comet is now visible in the night sky — but C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoś) is just passing through.
Astronomers say this icy visitor will soon be flung out of our solar system and into interstellar space, much like 3I/ATLAS. Blink and you’ll miss it — once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.
Read more: https://www.livescience.com/space/comets/newly-visible-city-size-green-comet-will-soon-be-ejected-into-interstellar-space-just-like-3i-atlas
#Comet #Astronomy #Interstellar #NightSky #SpaceNews #SolarSystem #C2024E1
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