NASA Astronaut John Glenn Orbits Earth 60 Years Ago Today: Here's How He Survived This Bumpy Journey

SPACE 02.21.2022 02:05 AM

NASA astronaut John Glenn launched a small capsule dubbed Friendship 7 from Florida's Cape Canaveral six decades ago today.

Solar Orbiter Probe Captures First-Of-Its-Kind Photo of Billowing Arc of Plasma During Solar Flare [LOOK]

02.21.2022 01:34 AM

European Space Agency and NASA, which jointly manage the Solar Orbiter mission, revealed an image and video from the satellite observations depicting the greatest solar prominence outburst yet seen.

More Giant Flares in the Near Future? Sun Eruption Unceasingly Happening All Month

02.18.2022 08:49 AM

SpaceWeatherLive, which tracks the activity of the solar system recently reported that the Sun has been erupting every day since the beginning of February.

Can A Planet Think On its Own? Planetary Intelligence May Tackle Climate Change

02.17.2022 10:00 AM

Astrophysicists combined scientific understanding of Earth and the possibility of a planet having a mind of its own in their "thought experiment" that raises new ideas in tackling global issues.

Earth’s Inner Core Could Contain Weird Superionic Water, Experts Say

02.14.2022 23:23 PM

Experts always assumed that Earth's inner core was solid, but new research suggests that it may contain superionic water.

HelioSwarm, MUSE Missions: Will These Help NASA Understand Earth-Sun Relationship?

02.12.2022 23:50 PM

NASA has chosen two research missions to assist advance our understanding of the Sun: the Multi-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) and HelioSwarm.

European Southern Observatory Finds New Exoplanet Orbiting Proxima Centauri; Is Proxima d Lighter Than Earth?

02.11.2022 02:57 AM

Meet Proxima D, a new rocky but light-weight exoplanet found circling our solar system's nearest star.

Saturn’s Aurora Borealis: Should The Planet's High-Altitude Winds Be Blamed For This Stunning Mechanism?

02.11.2022 02:10 AM

Saturn's high-altitude winds produce a spectacular aurora, according to planetary science experts.

Geomagnetic Storm Alert: Earth Braces for Impact As Solar Flare From Sun To Hit Planet on Thursday

02.09.2022 20:30 PM

A new explosion from the Sun is expected to impact Earth, causing a geomagnetic storm on Wednesday and Thursday, according to experts.

How 'Small' is Lockheed's MAV For Mars Mission Rocket? NASA Reveals Specs

02.08.2022 21:44 PM

A $194 million lightweight rocket, the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV), lifts off from a lander on Mars' surface.

Youngest Pair of Near-Earth Asteroids Only 300 Years Old Spotted; When Will It Visit the Planet Again?

02.08.2022 02:07 AM

Asteroids 2019 PR2 and 2019 QR6 were first discovered separately in 2019 and are reported to have broken off from the same asteroid just three centuries ago.

Consistent Impact Flux Of Asteroids That Scarred Mars for the Past 600 Years Not Random, Crater Detection Algorithm Suggests

02.07.2022 02:13 AM

Researchers used a crater detection algorithm to date back impact craters on Mars to know the geological history of the planet and found that impact flux is consistent in the inner Solar System.

Supermountains Thrice the Size of Himalayas Supercharged Evolution of Early Life on Earth

02.06.2022 21:18 PM

Researchers discovered ancient supermountains that towered as high as the Himalayas and stretched thousands of miles could have fueled two of the biggest evolutionary events in Earth's history.

Dying Stars May Give Birth to New Planets, Astronomers Say

02.06.2022 19:48 PM

Astronomers said that even though stars are dying, some types of them may still be able to generate planets.

How Old Is Earth? Meteorite Suggests Water Exists In Solar System Even Before The Planet Itself

02.03.2022 21:47 PM

The age of the Earth is now estimated to be roughly 4.54 billion years, plus or minus 50 million years.

Moon Plays Crucial Role in Life on Earth, Could Potentially Determine What Makes A Planet Habitable

02.03.2022 02:59 AM

Scientists believe that the moon may potentially be beneficial in identifying planets that harbor life given the role that it plays in life on Earth.

What If the Moon Will Explode and Disappear? Living Things, Oceans, Ecosystem, and Climate Affected

02.02.2022 11:00 AM

It's quite an interesting question to ponder about what would happen if the moon exploded or vanished. There are some consequences humans would see changes, not to mention, experience on this planet if this happened.

1,800 Feet-Wide Trojan Asteroid Trapped in the Same Orbit As Earth for 4000 Years is Great for Future Flyby Missions, Astronomers Suggest

02.02.2022 02:08 AM

A team of astronomers found the second Trojan asteroid, named 2020 XL5, that is trapped in Earth's orbit for 4,000 years.

Earth Has 14% More Tree Species Than Previously Thought: Why Does Diversity of Forests Matter?

02.01.2022 05:24 AM

Researchers used second world war codebreaking calculations that were employed at Bletchley Park and found over 9,000 undiscovered tree species, including rare and vulnerable to extinction trees.

What If a Big Asteroid Hits Earth? Scientists Explain the Extent of Danger

01.31.2022 10:57 AM

Previously, NASA said that at present, no hazardous asteroids are coming their way to affect the planet but many now wonder, what will happen if one did hit the Earth?

Earth's Magnetic Field Help Migratory Birds Know Which Direction to Head and How to Return to Nesting Sites

01.31.2022 02:48 AM

A new study sheds light on how migratory birds navigate their way back to their nesting sites after flying across continents.