Machine learning could aid in the search for signs of intelligent alien life in the universe, according to a study published Monday.
Why it matters: Searching for radio signals emitted by technologically advanced extraterrestrial societies requires scanning large portions of the sky with powerful radio telescopes, producing a lot of data scientists need to parse through.
Look to the sky for a chance to witness space history this week: A green comet is expected to be at its closest point to Earth this week since the Stone Age.
Driving the news: Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), which was discovered March 2, 2022, reaches its closest point to our planet on Wednesday and Thursday, according to EarthSky.
Traditionally Earth-bound companies, industries and investors are now looking to space as a place to do business, compete and invest.
Why it matters: The space economy's continued growth hinges on space companies proving their worth to non-space entities, and moving beyond established industry partnerships and government contract money.
A key House Republican is putting forward a plan to make the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) an independent agency outside the Department of Commerce.
Why it matters: Removing the agency from a Cabinet-level department could diminish its clout when it comes to securing funding and weighing in on key policy decisions, former senior NOAA officials tell Axios.
A new study relying on machine learning methods finds the climate thresholds enshrined in the Paris Agreement may be coming up faster than previously anticipated.
Why it matters: The world is already suffering the impacts of 1.1°C (1.98°F) to 1.2°C (2.16°F) of warming to date, and passing 1.5°C or 2°C above preindustrial levels could dramatically increase the risks to society and ecosystems.
