Chinese Space Station Survey Telescope (CSST) Explained

The Chinese Space Station Survey Telescope (CSST) is an upcoming Stage-IV sky survey telescope designed for multi-color photometric imaging and slitless spectroscopic surveys. According to a review by Yan Gong and the CSST Collaboration published in SCIENCE CHINA Physics, Mechanics & Astronomy, the mission will use five specialized instruments to study cosmology, exoplanets, and the … Read more

New Protocols for Detecting Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Preparing for First Contact: Why Science Needs a New Social Media Strategy In an era of deepfakes and viral misinformation, the scientific community is finally updating its “rulebook” for one of the most profound possibilities in human history: the discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI). The International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) has officially ratified a new … Read more