Japan to Launch Mug-Sized Wooden Satellite to Reduce Space Pollution

SPACE 02.20.2024 04:16 AM

Japan plans to launch Lignosat, a wooden satellite made of timber, this summer. Continue reading to learn more.

Are We Made of Stardust? Revisiting Carl Sagan's Insight on the Cosmic Seeds of Life

02.20.2024 00:03 AM

An astrophysicist clarifies Carl Sagan's poetic notion of being made of 'star stuff' in a new video, unraveling its meaning. Check it out in this article.

Massive Black Hole Mistaken for a Star Is One of the Brightest, Fastest-Growing Quasars Ever Seen

02.20.2024 00:00 AM

Initially misidentified as a star, a distant quasar revealed itself as a voracious black hole, devouring a sun's-worth of matter daily. Read the article for more details.

NASA Reveals Plan To Prevent Apocalypse, Defend Earth Against Potentially Hazardous Asteroids

02.19.2024 07:20 AM

NASA collaborates with global astronomers to locate and monitor hazardous asteroids, ensuring a prepared public response in case of an impending strike. Read the article for more details.

Minimoons: Scientists Explore Transient Earth Companions for Cosmic Exploration Potential

02.19.2024 04:31 AM

Undiscovered 'minimoons' near Earth prompt scientists to explore them for advancing interplanetary exploration and expanding our cosmic presence. Read the article for more details.

NASA Shares How International Warning System Works in Case of Asteroid Collision

02.19.2024 04:30 AM

NASA works with a global coalition of astronomers for its international warning system called the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN). Continue reading to learn more.

Hypothetical Planet Nine Is Likely to Be Found Soon Using LSS, Astronomer Says

02.19.2024 03:20 AM

Astronomers have already surveyed 80% of the regions where they think Planet Nine might be hiding. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is Abisko’s Blue Hole? Meteorological Phenomenon Helps Photographer Capture Elusive Auroras

02.19.2024 02:40 AM

The "Blue Hole" in Abisko National Park helps aurora hunters capture the elusive Northern lights by creating a microclimate. Continue reading to know the full story.

Surgery in Space: Remotely Operated Robot Performed the First Simulated Incision in Zero-Gravity

02.19.2024 01:43 AM

A cutting-edge robot aboard the International Space Station completed the first ever simulated surgery in space. Check this article to find out more.

Passing Star May Have Disrupted Earth's Orbit, Leading to Drastic Climate Changes 56 Million Years Ago

02.19.2024 00:10 AM

A new research unveils that a past Solar System encounter with a star could have altered Earth's orbit, causing climate disruptions. Read the article for more details.

Odysseus Lunar Lander Sends Selfies Taken With Earth

02.19.2024 00:00 AM

The Odysseus lunar lander's first IM-1 mission images were sent to Earth last February 16, shortly after the craft launched on February 15. Read to learn more.

Dark Matter Could Reside in Deformed Mirror Universe Where Atom Formation Failed, Study Suggests

02.18.2024 20:43 PM

A new study that is yet to be peer reviewed exotically claims that dark matter could lie within a deformed mirror universe, which could shed light on the mysterious nature of dark matter. Read to learn more.

Mars' Unexpectedly Turbulent History Unveils Insights into Diverse Volcanic Activity and Earth's Crustal Dynamics

02.17.2024 00:39 AM

A geologist reveals Mars' diverse volcanism, proposing it stems from early crust recycling, providing insights into ancient crusts and recycling on both Mars and Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

Polar Vortex Indicator: Aurora Borealis Reveals Rapid Ozone Layer Depletion, Affects Electricity Consumption in Northern Europe

02.16.2024 22:49 PM

A recent study demonstrated the effect of energetic particle precipitation, or aurora borealis, to the average temperature and wintertime electricity consumption in Northern Europe. Learn more about it in this article.

UVEX Mission Approved by NASA To Explore Ultraviolet Sky, Allows Scientists To Probe Deeper Into the History of Galaxies and Stars

02.16.2024 06:27 AM

NASA has unveiled plans for its new mission which aims to discover the mysteries of ultraviolet sky, stars, and stellar explosions. Find out more about it in this article.