PHYSICS & MATH

Saturn's Moon Enceladus' Tiger Stripes Origin Explained

SPACE 12.16.2019 09:05 AM

As seen from space, Saturn's moon Enceladus has a pure white surface save for a series of long fissures in its southern region which kind of looked like tiger stripes.

Modified MAVEN Spacecraft Found Surprising Data About the Circulation Patterns on Mars

12.13.2019 06:17 AM

The journal details the findings that were collected by the modified MAVEN spacecraft from 2016 to 2018 and there were a lot of surprises for the astronomers.

What Careers Are Available for a Graduate With a Fire Science Degree?

12.11.2019 13:28 PM

A fire science degree equips students with the knowledge of how to prevent fires and the ways to stop one. You'll also learn about fire behavior and investigation. Students usually take up this degree if they want to become firefighters. Nonetheless, there are also other career paths that you can take aside from firefighting.

Century-Old Physics Problem Solved by a Student

12.07.2019 07:23 AM

A 100-year-old physics problem is finally solved by an undergraduate student in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Whale Galaxy's Magnetic Field Observed: Astronomers Found One of the Largest Magnetic Fields

12.07.2019 07:16 AM

In an image captured by the Very Large Array in New Mexico, the Whale Galaxy appears to have hair-like filaments sticking out.

Earth's Magnetic Field Produces Music During a Solar Storm

12.05.2019 07:22 AM

The sound waves were collected through ESA's Cluster mission which consists of four spacecraft that are designed to study the Earth's magnetic field and how it reacts and interacts with the particles coming from the Sun.

Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov Appears Ghostly in New Images Captured

12.04.2019 09:12 AM

Astronomers are taking advantage of Borisov's visit to obtain information about the building blocks of planets in other systems.

How Do High-Pressure Temperature Sensors Work?

12.02.2019 12:36 PM

High-pressure temperature sensors are devices that are used in a wide variety of applications and can virtually be all around us. These sensors are typically used to monitor both heat and pressure that is exerted on an object. In most cases, these sensors are used in everyday home appliances such as washing machines and refrigeration systems.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is Here to Stay

11.29.2019 18:27 PM

Most of the alarm about the seemingly falling apart of Jupiter's Great Red Spot came from amateur astronomers who were able to observe rose-colored clouds breaking away from the 15,000-mile-wide storm.

Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Can Be Experienced All Throughout the Week

11.26.2019 08:15 AM

The pair will be visible 30 minutes after the sunset at 19 degrees just above the horizon. Observers of the night sky were able to experience a spectacular sight with the conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.

Astronomers Found Answers on What Lies Beyond the Solar System

11.13.2019 08:17 AM

"This is a watershed moment in our exploration of space: we have for the first time left the confines of 'home' and are taking our very first tentative steps into the interstellar space"—NASA astrophysicist Jeffrey Hayes

Boeing Tests Starliner Capsule Launch Abort System

11.06.2019 08:10 AM

The pad abort test was done on Launch Complex 23 at the White Sands Missiles Range, New Mexico. The launch was scheduled at 7:15 in the morning.

A Giant Leap for Mankind: The Construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope is on its Way to Completion

11.06.2019 08:01 AM

This project is set to be accomplished by 2029 and is now in the way for the construction of its steel structure.

The Mars Helicopter is Set to Launch with the Mars 2020 Rover

11.05.2019 08:53 AM

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is geared up for their expedition to Mars this coming 2020. As a part of this project, NASA asks the question: "What will happen if we bring an aerial vehicle to Mars?" The answer is in the development of the Mars Helicopter.

Space Oven is Ready for a Test Cook-Off

11.04.2019 07:27 AM

This will be tested to bake chocolate chip cookies from scratch in a zero-gravity environment. Eating is entirely a different matter when you're an astronaut.

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Most Popular

Why Coral Reefs Are Turning White: Understanding Causes, Impact and the Science of Bleaching

Artificial Skin Breakthrough Mimics Human Sense of Touch and Temperature

Arctic Warming Reveals Climate Change Is Pushing the Region to Heat Up Four Times Faster Than Earth

Solar Flare Effects on Earth: Space Weather, Geomagnetic Storms, and Hidden Risks

Can Nature Heal Itself? Scientists Reveal How Biodiversity Restoration Really Works