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This is what Martian dust devils sound like

Dust devils could be beneficial for rovers and future astronauts.

James Webb gets visual data from the most distant galaxies yet

Is there anything the Webb can't see?

This laser link has achieved the fastest data transfer from space to date. It's 1,000 times faster than before

And you thought your home wi-fi might be fast.

New mapping tools can improve epilepsy treatment

The new model is a game changer for seizure detection.

World's largest active volcano erupts for first time in 40 years

Measured from it's base, Mauna Loa is taller than Mount Everest.

JWST finds a planet with an atmosphere like no other

The JWST is becoming an exoplanet researcher's dream.

Over one billion people could wind up with hearing loss. Here's why

Loud music might be good for the soul, but not the ear.

White dwarf 'laboratory' suggests stars and planets could actually grow in tandem

We still have a lot to learn about how celestial bodies form.

Epileptic seizures can occur like clockwork. But what sets the clock?

Models show seizure rhythm changes with age and other triggers.

This newly found dead star could have a solid surface

The universe is filled with remarkable objects. Researchers have just found another.

The Moon has so much potential, but not so much usable space -- how can it be used reasonably?

Can we all get along on the Moon?

First evidence shows marine conservation reduces climate change

Marine protected areas are increasingly being promoted as an ocean-based climate solution.

We could have just seen the most powerful explosion ever

I see your GOAT and raise you a BOAT.

Researchers discover the heaviest substance ever found in an exoplanet's atmosphere

Barium is 2.5 times the weight of iron.

Subterranean microbes may have dominated ancient Mars for a while. But they also caused their own destruction

Hydrogen-hungry microbes may have saturated the Martian atmosphere with methane, triggering a terrible ice age.

Stunning 3D view of Cat's Eye Nebula reveals double star system at its heart

A recent high school graduate is responsible for the development of the new 3D model.

Moon could have formed in mere hours, NASA says

New study finds our Moon could have developed insanely fast.

New evidence found for liquid water on Mars

The southern pole really could hold water.

Gas bubble found going 30% speed of light around Milky Way's supermassive black hole

A hot bubble was found orbiting the Milky Way's black hole.

Destruction of Saturn's moon could have led to its famous rings

A collision with a former moon could explain Saturn's most iconic features.

Earth could have actually been more habitable

If Jupiter had more tilt, life on Earth could have possibly had more life.

NASA will soon crash DART into asteroid to demonstrate planetary defense

If successful, it could become a template to ward off Earth-bound asteroids.

Second asteroid could have also led to dinosaur extinction

There is strong evidence the dinosaurs endured a double-asteroid whammy.

Megalodon could have eaten killer whales whole in just a few bites

The megalodon was the ultimate apex predator.

Europa's icy shell could be made from upside-down snow

Europa is one of the most fascinating worlds in our solar system.

This new AI could help cure epilepsy. Here's how

The algorithm could be a game changer in epilepsy treatment.

The 2022 Perseid meteor shower guide: when and how to see it

The Perseid shower is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Here's how to see it.

Engineers use 19th-century photography technique to create stretchy, color-changing films

There's more to it than just some flashy fashion item.

The bees of the seas: how some crustaceans "pollinate" seaweed

So the next time you and your kids decide to have the talk, it could be the birds and the bees and…the crustaceans?

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 where this meteorite originated from.

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

A new analysis has verified that the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano in January 2022 was among the most explosive volcanic eruptions ever recorded. It was the largest volcanic eruption of the 21st century and also the largest eruption since the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa. The study, led by scientists from the […]

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 reason why.

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 cost to the environment being factored in?

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 water on the moon.

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.