Sam Tonkin is Assistant Science & Technology Editor. He joined in May 2021, having previously worked at the BBC. He specialises in space and covers all the latest news from the likes of Virgin Orbit, SpaceX and Blue Origin, as well as NASA and the UK Space Agency.Source
If you're a fan of stargazing, make sure you have an eye to the skies tonight.That's because the Leonid Meteor Shower will peak between midnight and dawn, offering the perfect opportunity to spot a 'fast' and 'bright' shooting star.Astronomers say there could be up to 10 meteors visible every hour as Earth passes through the tail of the comet Tempel-Tuttle. The Leonids – which will be active until November 30 – are one of the more prolific meteor showers of the year. They can be seen with the naked eye if conditions allow — i.e. providing the view is not obscured by cloud cover, light...…If you're a fan of stargazing, make sure you have an eye to the skies tonight.That's because the Leonid Meteor Shower will peak between midnight and dawn, offering the perfect opportunity to spot a 'fast' and 'bright' shooting star.Astronomers say there could be up to 10 meteors visible every hour as Earth passes through the tail of the comet Tempel-Tuttle. The Leonids – which will be active until November 30 – are one of the more prolific meteor showers of the year. They can be seen with the naked eye if conditions allow — i.e. providing the view is not obscured by cloud cover, light...WW…
Iceland is bracing for a massive volcanic eruption that could wipe out an entire town, release toxic fumes and trigger widespread disruption. The country has ordered evacuations and declared a state of emergency as seismic activity ramps up around the Fagradalsfjall volcano, which is expected to blow in the coming days. Now, members of the public can listen to what this unnerving rumbling actually sounds like thanks to an app which transforms seismic frequencies into audible pitches. Earthtunes, which has been developed by Northwestern University, turns the more familiar recording of...…Iceland is bracing for a massive volcanic eruption that could wipe out an entire town, release toxic fumes and trigger widespread disruption. The country has ordered evacuations and declared a state of emergency as seismic activity ramps up around the Fagradalsfjall volcano, which is expected to blow in the coming days. Now, members of the public can listen to what this unnerving rumbling actually sounds like thanks to an app which transforms seismic frequencies into audible pitches. Earthtunes, which has been developed by Northwestern University, turns the more familiar recording of...WW…
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