The Final Frontier for the Circular Economy
It can be that recycling, however necessary and advantageous, is not the most exciting topic you could think of. What if, in real sci-fi fashion, we do recycling in space?
Astrobites x Earth Week 2026: How to build a telescope sustainably with Dr. Laurane Fréour
For Earth Week 2026, we’re focusing on how astronomers can build more sustainable instruments. Dr. Laurane Fréour is working on just that!
Two satellite proposals threaten dark and quiet skies worldwide
Giant mirrors in space to create sunlight at night and an AI data center made up of 1-million satellites are undergoing regulatory approval. How did we get here?
Chapter 3 Summary: Climate Modelling by Anna Yabre, Climate Change for Astronomers
Today’s Astrobite summarizes Chapter 3, Climate Modelling, from the e-book ‘Climate Change for Astronomers’, to discuss how climate models work, their limitations, and the status of projections from climate models.
The Atmosphere’s Health is Astronomy’s Future
Learn how rocket launches and the demand for satellites threaten astronomy and the ozone layer.
The looming Drama for the Paranal Observatory
One of the very best spots to look at the night sky can be found in Chile; more specifically, in Paranal! The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has built some of the worlds prominent telescopes there. However, the future of this unique night sky might be in trouble..