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Amateur paleontologist Luke Harrington was enjoying a relaxing stroll along Lavernock beach near the Bristol Channel in September 2023 when he spotted something extraordinary – the fossils of an ancient…
A new study published today in the Journal of Space Agriculture has concluded that eating fresh lettuce and leafy salads in space is a bad idea due to the high…
NASA announced this week that its planned Artemis II and III missions to return astronauts to the lunar surface have been delayed yet again due to ongoing technical issues, safety…
A tiny asteroid measuring just 1 meter wide entered Earth's atmosphere early Sunday morning over Germany, creating a spectacular fireball that lit up the night sky before disintegrating harmlessly over…
On January 18th, 2024, the private lunar lander Peregrine 1, built by Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic Technology, was destroyed during atmospheric re-entry after a failed attempt to land on the moon.…
Microfossils preserved in 200 million year old rocks have revealed a perplexing evolutionary puzzle - organisms with traits of both plants and animals that scientists have struggled to categorize. These…
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet that seems straight out of a nightmare - one hemisphere is perpetually bathed in lava, while the other is solid rock. Discovery of HD…
Astronomers have detected an extremely compact, massive object unlike any seen before near the core of the Milky Way galaxy. This mysterious object, located in the globular cluster NGC 1851…
A rare celestial event captivated residents of Berlin and surrounding areas late Saturday night as a small asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere and exploded into a brilliant fireball. The meteoritic spectacle,…
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has successfully pinged India's Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram on the lunar surface using laser pulses, opening up the possibility for more precise lunar landings in the…
Peregrine Lunar Lander Fails To Reach Moon, Burns Up On Re-Entry The privately-funded Peregrine lunar lander, launched by Pittsburgh-based space company Astrobotic in late 2023, has failed in its historic…
NASA is embarking on several exciting new missions to the International Space Station (ISS) that will test the limits of technology in space. These upcoming launches aim to expand capabilities…
Mummified Skin From Prehistoric Reptile Pre-Dates Any Known Dinosaurs Scientists have made a remarkable and unexpected discovery - a piece of fossilized skin from a prehistoric reptile that lived nearly…
Residents of Germany were treated to a rare celestial spectacle on Sunday night as a small asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere and disintegrated in a brilliant flash over the eastern part…
Shocking new fossil evidence has led researchers to dramatically reimagine the body shape and proportions of the gigantic prehistoric shark Megalodon, contradicting pop culture depictions of the beast as a…
Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, have long fascinated scientists with their ability to survive extreme environments that would kill most other forms of life. From extreme…
The Axiom-3 (Ax-3) mission successfully launched on January 18th, 2024, carrying the first all-European private crew to the International Space Station (ISS). The Ax-3 astronauts lifted off at 1:10pm EST…
NASA has regained communications with the Mars helicopter Ingenuity after losing contact for several days, the agency announced Friday. The four-pound solar-powered chopper had been operating on Mars for nearly…
NASA has finally opened the precious sample return capsule from the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which collected pieces of asteroid Bennu in 2020. The capsule parachuted down to Earth in September 2022,…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for January 23rd, as a large solar flare from the Sun is expected to reach Earth. The…
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express orbiter has made a groundbreaking discovery of substantial ice water deposits buried under the red planet's equator. This revelation provides further evidence that…
India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander Vikram, which crashed on its attempted moon landing in 2019, has come back to life as a locator beacon thanks to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)…
A spectacular celestial event unfolded over the skies of Germany on January 22nd, 2024, as a small asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere and disintegrated into a brilliant fireball. The rare occurrence…
A geomagnetic storm triggered by a solar flare is expected to reach Earth on January 23rd, increasing the chance for spectacular northern lights displays across parts of the northern United…
The privately-funded Ax-3 mission successfully launched on January 18th and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) two days later, carrying the first all-European commercial crew to the orbiting laboratory.…
NASA has finally opened the sample container holding asteroid material collected from Bennu, an exciting milestone in the OSIRIS-REx mission. After overcoming technical difficulties, scientists can now begin studying pristine…
New fossil analysis suggests the mighty Megalodon shark had a streamlined, elongated body rather than being a bulkier great white shark equivalent. This revelation gives us critical new insights into…
A brilliant fireball meteor streaked over the skies of Germany on January 21, 2024, creating a spectacular midnight light show before breaking into fragments and landing on Earth. Meteor Fragmentation…
NASA scientists have finally opened the sample return capsule from the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft and revealed the first high-resolution images of pieces of asteroid Bennu. After overcoming technical difficulties, the team…
The privately-funded Axiom-3 mission successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on January 20th, delivering an all-European crew for an ambitious two-week research mission. The landmark flight marks expanded…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered that many galaxies in the early universe had elongated, curvy shapes resembling "pool noodles" and "surfboards", solving the mystery of inexplicable patterns…
NASA kicked off 2024 with a crucial 550-second hot fire test of the RS-25 engines that will help power the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket in upcoming Artemis missions to…
NASA's ambitious Artemis program to return astronauts to the Moon continues to face delays, rising costs, and technical challenges, according to testimony presented this week to the House space subcommittee…
Japan has joined an elite club of countries that have successfully landed spacecraft on the moon. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) confirmed on January 19th that its SLIM lunar…
Scientists have discovered a set of mysterious hexagonal rocks on the lunar surface that could help unravel the Moon's magnetic history. The boulders, spotted in the Moon's Reiner Gamma region…
NASA has announced further delays in its Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon by 2025, citing ongoing technical issues, cost overruns, and safety concerns with key components of…
Residents of Germany were treated to an extraordinary sight on Saturday night as a small asteroid entered the atmosphere and exploded into a brilliant fireball, illuminating the sky and stunning…
Astronomers have recently discovered several fascinating new exoplanets, including an Earth-sized world that is half covered in molten lava. These new finds provide intriguing clues into the diversity of planets…
After a complex multi-year mission spanning over 200 million miles, NASA has finally unlocked the hidden secrets contained within the precious sample collected from the asteroid Bennu. This marks a…
Japan made history on January 19th by becoming the fifth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon. However, the intrepid probe nicknamed "SLIM" now faces a race against…
An all-European crew of four astronauts launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on January 18th, 2024, aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. This Axiom-3 mission marks the first time…
NASA has regained contact with its Ingenuity Mars Helicopter after losing communications for several days, the agency reported Saturday. The four pound rotorcraft, which arrived on Mars with the Perseverance…
A spectacular total solar eclipse is set to dazzle millions across North America in just under two years, on April 8, 2024. This rare celestial event will see the Moon…
NASA engineers have finally opened the sample container holding pieces of asteroid Bennu, revealing stunning images of the extraterrestrial material collected from over 200 million miles away. Years-Long Mission Faced…
Intriguing new evidence of potential alien visitations has recently come to light, sparking tremendous public interest and speculation. Government reports, eyewitness accounts, and expert analysis suggest that extraterrestrial encounters may…
Fire ants have been observed creating large rafts out of their collective bodies to survive rising flood waters after major storms. This fascinating behavior allows entire colonies to float to…
Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3) successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on January 20th, marking the third private astronaut mission sent by Axiom Space to the orbiting laboratory. The…
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration has released a new, unprecedented view of the supermassive black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy. This updated image provides additional evidence…
After months of anticipation, NASA has finally opened the sample return capsule from the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission, revealing stunning images of asteroid Bennu and kicking off scientific study of these…
Astronomers have discovered a mysterious cosmic object unlike anything detected before - an extremely compact body over 2.6 times the mass of our sun that could potentially be the lightest…
The private Peregrine lunar lander, which was carrying symbolic amounts of cremated remains from Star Trek icons James Doohan and Gordon Cooper as part of its payload, met a fiery…
NASA has lost contact with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, a small robotic rotorcraft that has been operating on the red planet for nearly two years, conducting test flights to demonstrate…
Archaeologists have uncovered fossils in Wales that provide remarkable new insights into the origins of complex multicellular life on Earth. The 565 million-year-old fossils, found in a former quarry site,…
NASA has achieved a major milestone in its Artemis program to return astronauts to the Moon by the end of 2024. On January 16th, engineers at NASA's Stennis Space Center…
Japan made history on January 20th, 2024 by becoming the 5th nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) SLIM lunar lander touched…
Exciting new archaeological evidence reveals that modern humans arrived in East Asia much earlier than previously thought, likely over 100,000 years ago. Discoveries of sophisticated stone tools and human fossils…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled an ambitious conceptual design for a modular, sustainable moon base created by architecture firm Hassell. The inflatable habitat modules can house up to…
SpaceX has delayed the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites yet again, this time targeting no earlier than Sunday morning, January 22nd, from Vandenberg Space Force Base…
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has successfully pinged India's Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram on the lunar surface, designating it as a landmark for future Moon missions. Vikram, which crash-landed on the…
The first attempt by a private company to land a spacecraft on the moon ended abruptly earlier this week when a fuel leak caused rocket failure, sending the Peregrine lunar…
Astronomers have accidentally stumbled upon a mysterious galaxy that appears to contain no stars, leaving experts scratching their heads over how it formed and what it means for our understanding…
New research challenges long-held assumptions about male dominance in primate social groups. Studies of several primate species reveal that females play a central role in group dynamics and decision-making. These…
Hassell, an international design firm, has revealed concept designs for a sustainable, scalable moon base composed of inflatable pods that could one day house astronauts on extended lunar missions. The…
Researchers have uncovered an unusual genetic stability in lycophytes, a group of ancient plants that emerged around 350 million years ago. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National…
NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a surprising signal of high-energy radiation coming from a previously unseen structure beyond our home galaxy, the Milky Way. The discovery, announced on…
Dark matter, the mysterious invisible substance that makes up over 80% of matter in the universe, continues to confound scientists. Yet new research offers glimmers of hope that we may…
Astronomers have detected the oldest and most distant black hole ever observed, breaking the record for the earliest known black hole. This groundbreaking discovery provides unprecedented insights into the early…
FiloBot Creates Its Own Body Out of Foam, Inspired by Plant Growth An innovative new robot designed by researchers at Cornell University is making waves in the field of robotics…
Archaeologists have uncovered stunning evidence that woolly mammoths and early human settlers migrated in tandem across ancient Alaska. Analysis of a mammoth tusk found in central Alaska shows this mammoth…
The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) has uncovered a key piece of the puzzle about the early universe, revealing an unexpected diversity in the shapes of fledgling galaxies when the…
Scientists have discovered and mapped the largest deep sea coral reef found to date, spanning over 7 million acres off the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.…
SpaceX has delayed the next launch of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of Starlink internet satellites yet again, this time until Friday evening, January 20th. The mission will…
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has successfully pinged India's Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander on the lunar surface, demonstrating a new technique that could aid future moon missions. LRO Fires Laser, Receives…
Overview: Private Astronauts Make Second Attempt to Reach Space Station After a last-minute delay earlier this week, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on January…
Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine lunar lander, which aimed to be the first private spacecraft to land on the Moon, burned up in Earth's atmosphere on January 19th after experiencing failures that…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed groundbreaking new images showing that many early galaxies had odd, elongated shapes rarely seen in the local universe today. These early galaxies took…
NASA recently released new images from the Hubble Space Telescope that showcase two galaxies nicknamed the "Space Penguin" and "Egg Galaxy" for their unique shapes. These whimsical galactic formations sparked…
SpaceX has a busy launch schedule over the next week with missions planned from both coasts. The company is aiming to launch its Falcon 9 rocket on Friday evening from…
Introduction A House space subcommittee held a hearing this week to address rising issues with NASA's Artemis lunar exploration program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon after over…
Greenland's ice sheet is disappearing faster than scientists previously estimated, shedding nearly 30 million metric tons of ice per hour, according to a new study published this week. Researchers analyzing…
Astronomers have discovered the oldest and most distant black hole ever observed, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the early days of the universe soon after the Big Bang. Webb Telescope…
India's Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander has started serving as the first active laser retroreflector on the lunar surface, marking a major milestone in space exploration capabilities. Though the lander crashed in…
Doomed Spacecraft Carrying Ashes of Notables Will Burn Up Over South Pacific on Reentry The private Peregrine lunar lander, which launched amid fanfare last November on a mission to land…
After over three months of intense engineering efforts, NASA has finally gained full access to the precious sample collected from asteroid Bennu by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. This marks a major…
Researchers have developed an innovative robot that can grow and extend itself like a vine to navigate narrow spaces. Dubbed “Filobot,” this technology takes inspiration from plants and could have…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed oddly shaped galaxies in the early universe that are helping astronomers solve the mystery of why some young galaxies appear to be…
SpaceX successfully launched two Falcon 9 rockets on Sunday, January 15th, marking the first time the company has executed multiple orbital missions in a single day. The back-to-back launches underscore…
Recent research has shown that self-assembling DNA molecules can be programmed to mimic the pattern recognition abilities of neural networks. This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for performing complex computations…
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery of substantial water ice deposits buried under Mars' equator, according to statements from the European Space Agency (ESA) and reports published today from multiple…
Background on Chandrayaan-2 Mission India's historic Chandrayaan-2 mission launched in July 2019 with the goal of becoming the first space agency to soft land a rover near the lunar south…
Today marked a historic milestone for both Turkey and the commercial space industry, as SpaceX successfully launched the Ax-3 mission carrying the first Turkish astronaut along with an all-European crew…
Recent advances in underwater robotics and 3D imaging are transforming how researchers explore and document delicate deep-sea ecosystems. New technologies are proving capable of rapidly capturing high-resolution images of elusive…
Archaeologists in China have uncovered a trove of ancient stone tools and human remains at the Shiyu excavation site that provide the earliest direct evidence of modern humans (Homo sapiens)…
SpaceX conducted another successful launch of its Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday, January 15th, deploying a batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit. This marks the company's second launch in…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed intriguing new details about the shapes and structures of some of the earliest galaxies in the universe. The images showcase galaxies from over…
Chinese scientists have successfully cloned a healthy rhesus monkey using somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), the same technique used to create Dolly the sheep over 25 years ago. The monkey,…
Scientists have made a remarkable discovery on Mars - massive deposits of water ice buried close to the planet's equator. The ice layers stretch across an area comparable to the…
After a one-day delay due to unfavorable weather, the third crewed mission by private space company Axiom Space successfully launched four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on January…
The privately-funded Peregrine lunar lander, on what was meant to be the first commercial Moon landing, has met its demise after communication was lost and it drifted off course. The…
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration has unveiled a new, sharper image of the supermassive black hole at the heart of the M87 galaxy. The image provides unprecedented details about…
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