NASA wants two more helicopters on the Red Planet in its bid to return Martian rocks to Earth by the 2030s
Ingenuity could be just the first of many Martian helicopters
Massive Chinese rocket booster parts could free fall onto Earth next week
China is already building a reputation for falling rocket debris.
Why does Jupiter lack a true ring structure?
The answer to Jupiter's ring problem lies in its moons.
The long-term effects of space flight on astronauts could be more concerning than thought
Space can play havoc on the human body, but researchers are figuring out ways to tackle its ill effects.
Dormant black hole discovered outside Milky Way by ‘black hole police’
The discovery gives astronomers a unique look at the processes that happen when black holes are born.
Scientists pinpoint the precise Martian crater that ejected world’s oldest meteorite
There are more than 90 million craters on Mars, but out of all of them researchers were able to tell...
Citizen scientist almost doubles known brown dwarf binaries close to the Sun
It's not just the pros that can make massive contributions to astronomy. And you could too.
Scientists want to use the sun’s space-time warping to eavesdrop on potential extraterrestrial radio signals
Stars could be used like telephone towers to relay messages across interstellar space.
The 2022 Tonga volcano eruption was one of the largest ever recorded
The e Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai undersea volcano became the largest source of gravity waves on Earth. (Credit: NOAA / NESDIS)...
Two gruesome orcas are terrorizing South Africa’s great white sharks, slaughtering them for their livers
Great White sharks have been making a hasty exit from one South African area. Now, scientists have found the stomach-churning...
The booming space tourism industry may undo decades of ozone layer regeneration
Going to space is a fantasy many are willing to pay a lot of money to fullfill, but is the...
Could these fish skins prevent wrinkles?
Scientists found that Pacific whiting skin reactivates collagen pathways in human skin cells, hinting towards anti-wrinkling effects.
“Blue blobs” point to new type of star system
These isolated collections of blue stars are puzzling astronomers.
Epilepsy drug prices in the US surged 277% since 2010
Managing epilepsy in the United States can break the bank.
Astronomers just spotted the fastest supernova we’ve seen so far
This nova was so unusually fast, it was like someone flicked a flashlight on and off.
Scientists find novel antibiotics in ocean plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is a huge problem, but it could unexpectedly help solve another major challenge: antibiotic-resistanc superbugs.
Traveling kelp connects Southern Ocean communities
Meet kelp -- the oceans' superconnecter.
In the future, moon astronauts could look to volcanoes for their water supplies
There's no liquid water on the surface of the moon -- but that doesn't mean there's no way to get...
Scientists grow plants in lunar soil for the first time
However, the plants showed significant signs of stress, indicating that lunar soil is not exactly to their liking.
This is the best way to flirt, according to science
Looks like humor is the way to go when looking to find a steady partner.
Astronomers discover rare “black widow” binary
Black widow binaries are exceptionally rare. To make things more interesting, this could be a triple black widow.
Moon’s soil could produce oxygen and fuel
A Chinese finding could give potential moon dwellers room to breathe.
Portable briefcase-sized device could make saltwater drinkable
The unit was tested at the beach and it worked on its first run.
There’s a new hypothesis for T rex’s small arms
But you probably wouldn't say it to its face.
Astronomers discover micronova explosions
The Universe is a dynamic place teeming with unknowns -- but step by step, we're learning new things about it.
Ancient comet with huge nucleus headed towards our cosmic vicinity
It's big, but don't worry, it won't come near Earth.
Astronomers have pegged the farthest galaxy ever discovered
HD1 bests the rest.
Hubble just found the most distant star ever discovered
Hubble just chalked up another first.
Astronomers reveal Milky Way’s birthday, showing our galaxy is much older than thought
The Milky Way isn't exactly a young buck.
Exoplanet count eclipses 5,000th discovery
The 5,000th exoplanet could just be the beginning.
U.S. astronaut sets new record for continuous stay in space after 341 days on ISS
There is a new record setter in town.
Sun’s coronal loops could be optical illusions
Coronal loops may not be what they seem.
Spooky “transient” object detected in our galactic neighborhood
We weren't even sure something like this was possible
New AI improves orbit entry for Mars satellites
A new algorithm could change the Mars orbiter game.
Living in space destroys astronauts’ red blood cells
Red blood cell counts are just one of the concerns of space travel.
Astronomers spy oblong-shaped planet
WASP-103b bucks the trend when it comes to planet shape.
Supernovae could have helped create life on Earth
Could these giant explosions be the reason we exist?
Venus’ clouds may be habitable to acid-neutralizing lifeforms
Could we find microbial life on Venus after all?
Parker Solar Probe becomes the first ship to “touch” the Sun
The sturdy Parker Probe has returned some really useful data after reaching the Sun's atmosphere.
Possible planet-scorching superflare discovered in distant star system
Like a dragon, a distant star belched a stream of flaming hot gas of a planetary scale.
This new procedure could be a game-changer for epilepsy
PING could change the lives of those living with epilepsy. (Image: Pixabay) Epilepsy is an odd beast. It can affect...
Earth’s water most likely comes from space rocks weathered by the Sun
Solar wind may have primed comets and asteroids to release their water, researchers found.
European Space Agency launches new mission to measure climate change in unprecedented detail
TRUTHS measurements will allow changes in Earth’s climate to be detected faster
New report calls for a newer, bigger, and better telescope
... and honestly, we like this report.
Incentives rather than penalties work best to enact climate change policies
The carrot may be better than the stick when rallying support for policies that tackle climate change.
Blue Origin announces plans for “mixed use” space station
Just months after completing its first human space flight, Blue Origin has announced plans to build and operate a new...
American diets consisting of even more ultra-processed foods than thought
Heart disease is one of the largest killers in the United States. (Photo: Pixabay) Let’s face it, Americans have never...
Poop found in ancient Austrian mine shows humans consumed beer and blue cheese 2,700 years ago
Credit: Pixabay. Thanks to some Austrian salt mines, scientists have been able to learn more about Iron Age diets. Some...
Strange radio waves picked up from center of Milky Way baffle astronomers
The signals don't match any known source. It could be an entirely new cosmic object.
Astronomers find hidden planets in distant radio signals
The magnetic connection of the stars and unseen orbiting planets tipped off the astronomers.