Newly Discovered Near-Earth Asteroid Will Safely Be at Its Closest to the Planet on Friday

SPACE 03.18.2023 00:57 AM

Asteroid 2023 EY was just recently discovered and is expected to be at its closest to Earth, just 62% of the distance between the Moon and the planet. Read the article to learn more.

165-foot Asteroid Estimated To Hit Earth in 2046 Now Highly Unlikely To Hit the Planet, NASA Says

03.16.2023 14:01 PM

Asteroid 2023 DW had a one-in-600 chance of destroying an entire city on Valentine's Day in 2046, but it is now predicted to fly by Earth without colliding with the planet. Read the article to learn more details.

First Edition of Nicolaus Copernicus' Book Could Cost $2.5 Million; How Did It Revolutionize Astronomy?

03.15.2023 07:00 AM

There are only 277 known copies of Copernicus' book worldwide and the rare manuscript could fetch up to $2.5 million next month as it goes on sale. Check out why it is considered to be a controversial book in the past.

Oxygen Depletion, Hydrogen Sulfide Expansion in Ancient Seas May Have Caused One of Earth's Mass Extinction Events

03.15.2023 01:41 AM

Scientists found evidence for oxygen depletion and hydrogen sulfide expansion in the samples of organic-rich black shale that shows what caused one of Earth's mass extinction events. Read the article to learn more.

Meteorite Slams Into the Moon; Japanese Astronomer Captured the Telltale Flash of Its Impact on the Lunar Surface

03.13.2023 22:49 PM

Moon impacts can be seen from Earth if they are large enough and if they happen at the nearside during lunar nighttime. Check out the incredible meteorite impact on the Moon captured by a Japanese astronomer.

Early Venus Could Have Sustained Liquid Water on Its Surface for Billions of Years That Made It Habitable, Study Suggests

03.13.2023 08:10 AM

Venus' modern climate is uninhabitable but researchers found that it did have habitable conditions and liquid water on its surface a long time ago. Read the article to learn more.

How Will Watching TV Help the Planet? New Study Shows Benefits of Nature Documentaries

03.08.2023 22:14 PM

Researchers advocate for watching TV, specifically nature documentaries, to help the planet. Check out how this simple activity would lead to a positive impact on Earth.

30-Year-old Hubble Space Telescope Slowly Falling Lower in Orbit, Requiring Immediate Remedy

03.08.2023 08:00 AM

Hubble Space Telescope is aging but it has still more years of usefulness remaining if only it can be saved from further going down orbit. Read the article to learn how NASA is planning to save it.

How Fragile Is the Solar System? It May Take One Planet To Wipe Out Life on Earth

03.07.2023 22:51 PM

If a super-earth was present between Jupiter and Mars and made small movements, the planets in the solar system could get destabilized, and life on earth could be wiped out. Read to learn more.

Earth's Past 100 Million Years Revealed by Detailed Geological Model; Scientists May Test Theories on Planet's Response to Tectonic Forces, Climate Change

03.06.2023 02:10 AM

Scientists have developed a comprehensive geological model that sheds light on the history of the earth's surface and enables specialists to test various theories regarding climate change and tectonic forces. Read to learn more.

Newly Discovered Comet Is Making a Close Approach Toward the Sun; It Becomes as Bright as a Star in 2024, Astronomers Say

03.06.2023 00:06 AM

The newly found comet C/2023 A3 will be closest to the Sun on September 2024 when it will be very bright and visible to the naked eye. Check out the article to learn more.

[LOOK] Astronaut's Eye View of the Spectacular Green Aurora Covering Earth's Northern Hemisphere Captured in Photo

03.02.2023 00:53 AM

NASA astronaut Josh Cassada captured a beautiful green aurora from orbit, showing the effects of a solar storm that passed over Earth. Check it out in this article.

ESA Introduces NEOMIR Mission That Aims To Detect Hazardous Asteroids Outshone by Sun

02.28.2023 06:05 AM

The NEOMIR orbiting observatory will be placed between the Sun and Earth to act as an early warning system against asteroids coming towards the planet. Read on to learn more details.

Trio of Asteroids as Big as Skyscrapers To Fly by Earth This Week, NASA Warns

02.27.2023 20:52 PM

This week, three different asteroids (with two of them classified as PHAs) will be passing over earth. Read to learn more.

Space Weather Causes Explained in a 3 cm Sphere Glass That Replicates Gravity of Other Planets

02.23.2023 05:30 AM

Researchers recreated the type of gravity in near stars and other planets within a glass sphere to understand space weather. Read the article to find out more.

Seismic Waves Uncover Earth's Innermost Sphere of Iron and Nickel at Core, Revealing Fascinating Secrets

02.22.2023 11:00 AM

Researchers have confirmed the existence of an innermost solid ball of iron and nickel at the center of Earth. Discover how seismic waves were used to reveal this fascinating discovery. Continue reading now.

Soviet Rocket Re-enters Earth's Atmosphere After 42 Years in Orbit, Highlighting Risks of Uncontrolled Re-entry

02.22.2023 09:01 AM

A Soviet rocket has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere after orbiting for over 42 years. Learn about the impact and implications of uncontrolled re-entry. Read more now.

Two Newly Discovered Forms of Salt Water Ice May Exist on Faraway Moons; What Could This Imply?

02.21.2023 07:08 AM

Researchers may have solved the puzzle of the red streaks crisscrossing the surface of Europa after discovering new forms of salt water ice. Read the article to learn more.

Rising Silicon-rich 'Snow' From the Outer Core Might Help Explain Inconsistencies in Seismic Waves

02.21.2023 01:09 AM

A new study predicts that the silicon-rich snow will begin at the outermost core area and grow to deeper depths as Earth cools over time. Read the article to learn more.

Bizarre 1,600-Feet Asteroid Passed By Earth at a Safe Distance; The 'Most Elongated' Space Rock NASA Astronomers Had Ever Seen [PHOTO]

02.20.2023 10:00 AM

NASA just had a closer look at an odd space rock that doesn't look like a ball at all because it has an elongated body. Continue reading to know the details of the asteroid.

Strong Solar Flare Erupts Causing Deep Shortwave Radio Blackouts Over the USA; Another CME Coming Towards Earth

02.18.2023 21:30 PM

A strong solar storm erupted last week and another one was about to hit Earth again. Read to know the details.