Space science
Bright Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to Be Visible to the Naked Eye This Weekend
In late September and mid-October, the highly anticipated comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) will be visible to the naked eye to skywatchers around the world.
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Space science
Sputnik and the code that the Americans could not decode
On October 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 was the first object to enter Earth's atmosphere in a controlled fashion.
Space science
Lucy's Mission: Uncover the secrets of the Solar System's 'time capsule'
Lucy successfully made a long journey on October 16, 2021. Along the way, it will spend 12 years exploring alone in dark and deep space.
Space science
NASA released satellite images of 'monster waves' as tall as a 7-story building
NASA has just released an image showing the immense power of giant waves, as tall as seven-story buildings.
Space science
Unique idea to use kinetic energy to 'throw' spacecraft into space
From a crazy idea, but the successful test in October changed all that, turning SpinLaunch into a game-changing company sending humanity into space.
Conquer Mars
NASA lost contact with Mars robots for two weeks
NASA will shut down most Mars rovers from October 2 to October 16 for safety reasons related to the red planet's position in space.
Conquer Mars
Enter the crater of Israel to simulate life on Mars
On October 10, under the Ramon crater in the southern Israeli desert, a six-person team of five men and one woman began simulating life for about a month on Mars.
World celebrity
Who is Jacques Brel that Google honors?
Jacques Romain Georges Brel (April 8, 1929 – October 9, 1978) was a Belgian artist and poet composed in French. Today's Google Doodle celebrates his birthday.
World celebrity
Who is Kano Jigoro that Google honored on the 161st birthday anniversary?
Jigoro Kano was born on October 28, 1860 in what is now the East Nada district of Kobe city.
Archeology
Discovered the tomb of the treasurer of the Egyptian pharaoh
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on October 30 announced the discovery of the tomb of Ptah-M-Wea, who held many important positions in the reign of pharaoh Ra…
Science Events
Research that promises to win the Nobel Prize in 2021
The research that led to the development of a Covid-19 vaccine could become a potential candidate for this year's Nobel Prize.
Science Events
Discovery of temperature and touch wins the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology
On the afternoon of October 4, the Nobel Committee announced the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology, which belonged to two American scientists, David Julius and Ardem Patapo…
Scientific works
James Webb telescope completes final test, set to launch in October
After several delays, the successor to the Hubble space telescope could be launched in October this year.
New technology
Electric car sets record for fastest on land
The electric car, nicknamed the 'Little Giant' by Team Vesco and reVolt Systems, set a new top speed record in October.
Scientific works
China plans to build a new space station
China is about to launch a space program to prepare a plan to build a space station about the size of one-third of the ISS.