May the 4th Be with You!

[SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN]( Dear Reader, As the galaxy celebrates Star Wars Day, we invite you to embark on a journey [beyond the stars]( and into the wonders of space exploration. The iconic franchise, whose famous phrase “may the force be with you” sounds like “May the fourth,” has captured our imaginations with epic adventures, just as real-life space exploration continues to inspire awe and wonder. Join us as we explore the latest advances in space technology, groundbreaking [discoveries about our universe]( and the ongoing missions that are expanding our [understanding of the cosmos](. From the exploration of distant planets to the search for [extraterrestrial life]( the journey into space continues to captivate and inspire us. Sunya Bhutta Chief Engagement Editor Scientific American May the Force be with you! [How to See the Lunar Far Side Right Here on Earth]( [How to See the Lunar Far Side Right Here on Earth]( Perspective and subtle motion allows us to peek over the moon’s edge and into its far side. [Read More]( [Sorry, Little Green Men: Alien Life Might Actually Be Purple]( [Sorry, Little Green Men: Alien Life Might Actually Be Purple]( Purple may be a likely color for extraterrestrial organisms, research suggests. [Read More]( [Massive Cosmic Map Suggests Dark Energy Is Even Weirder Than We Thought]( [Massive Cosmic Map Suggests Dark Energy Is Even Weirder Than We Thought]( In just one year of observations, a program that is creating the largest 3D map of the universe to date has sniffed out hints that dark energy may be stranger than scientists supposed. [Read More]( [Our Galaxy’s Biggest Black Hole Just Got a New Close-up. What’s Next Could Be Even Wilder]( [Our Galaxy’s Biggest Black Hole Just Got a New Close-up. What’s Next Could Be Even Wilder]( As the Event Horizon Telescope pursues ambitious upgrades, the project’s latest results reveal the magnetic fields around our galaxy’s supermassive black hole. [Read More]( [How Jeff Koons’s Lunar Artwork Could Outlast All of Humanity]( [How Jeff Koons’s Lunar Artwork Could Outlast All of Humanity]( How long can humanity’s artifacts endure on the lunar surface? A new installation from artist Jeff Koons is inadvertently putting this question to the test. [Read More]( [SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN February 2024 Issue]( Knowledge Awaits! Save 20% on a digital subscription to Scientific American. [Subscribe]( To view this email as a web page, [go here](. You received this email because you opted-in to receive email from Scientific American. To ensure delivery please add engagementeditor@scientificamerican.com to your address book. [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preferences]( [Privacy Policy]( [Contact Us](