Aurora Alert: Geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine this week - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:09:09
(Image credit: Daisy Dobrijevic/Canva)
Keep up to date with northern lights forecasts, alerts and geomagnetic storm warnings with our aurora forecast live blog.
A fresh blast of solar wind is set t… [+2843 chars]
Curiosity spies stunning clouds at twilight on Mars - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:08:55
Sex leaves 'microbial traces' on genitalia, even when a condom is used — scientists call it the 'sexome' - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:08:42
Male and female sexual partners leave traces of their "genital microbiomes" during intercourse, even when they use a condom, a new study suggests.
In the study, researchers had 12 monogamous heteros… [+4217 chars]
Moroccan fly maggot uses fake face on its butt to infiltrate termite colony - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:08:27
Mountain fly maggots have evolved fake faces on their butts as a cunning disguise to infiltrate termite colonies, a new study has found.
Researchers spotted the fake faces, which resemble termite he… [+3230 chars]
Eliminating singularities: Physicists describe the creation of black holes through pure gravity - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:08:14
Traditional black holes, as predicted by Albert Einstein's theory of General Relativity, contain what are known as singularities, i.e., points where the laws of physics break down. Identifying how si… [+4711 chars]
Euclid telescope spots rare 'Einstein ring' hiding near Earth — and an ancient, unnamed galaxy behind it - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:07:59
The Euclid space telescope
has captured a stunning and rare "Einstein ring" magnifying light from the depths of the universe.
The image shows a faint halo surrounding the nearby galaxy NGC 6505, c… [+4336 chars]
Simulation shows wolves had time to self-domesticate and evolve into dogs - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:07:45
A team of mathematicians and statisticians from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the University of Tennessee and Valparaiso University, all in the U.S., has found new evidence that wolves had a… [+2597 chars]
Earth’s inner core is not solid, it is 'shape-shifting' - time for textbooks to be rewritten - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:07:31
Hidden beneath layers of rock and molten metal, Earth’s inner core has long been viewed as a solid sphere. However, a recent study suggests that the surface of the inner core is undergoing structural… [+5701 chars]
Asteroid 2024 YR4 heading toward Earth: UK scientist warns it might be too late to deflect now - The Times of India
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:07:18
Scientists detect record-breaking ‘ghost particle’ in the Mediterranean Sea - CNN
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:07:04
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
Astronomers using a giant network of sensors, still un… [+7881 chars]
NASA’s Advancements in Space Continue Generating Products on Earth - NASA
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:06:50
The latest edition of NASAs Spinoff publication, which highlights the successful transfer of agency technology to the commercial sector, is now available online.
For nearly 25 years, NASA has suppor… [+3670 chars]
Scientists Simulated a Quantum Apocalypse. Then the Universe Disappeared. - Yahoo
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:06:36
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."
- The universe could end not with a bang, but a whimper known as false vacuum decay.
- In… [+3694 chars]
Scientists Stunned After Finding Organic Molecules in a 66-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bone - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:06:22
For more than a century, paleontologists believed that fossilization erased all traces of organic molecules from dinosaur bones, leaving behind nothing but mineralized remains. That long-standing ass… [+6996 chars]
Birds-of-paradise use secret biofluorescence to attract mates - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:06:08
New research has revealed that biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances and colorful plumage.
The study shows that… [+5252 chars]
The New NASA RIF Directive Is Now Online - NASA Watch
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:05:54
NASA Watch founder, Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA, Away Teams, Journalist, Space & Astrobiology, Lapsed climber.
Mars Is Rocked by Epic Quakes, And They Don't All Come From Within - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:05:40
Incredibly powerful marsquakes that violently shake the red planet don't always begin under the surface, research shows.
A new study using artificial intelligence to analyze seismic data reveals jus… [+4621 chars]
Edits to Vera Rubin’s Biography Downplay the Need for Women in Science Amid Federal DEI Crackdown - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:05:26
It’s been less than a month since President Donald Trump declared war on diversity and inclusion at federal agencies. NASA was ordered earlier this month to scrub its sites of “anything specifically … [+3771 chars]
The ninth planet in our solar system could soon be revealed by this new telescope - farmingdale-observer.com
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:05:12
The hunt for our solar system’s elusive ninth planet has captivated astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. Recent developments suggest that we may be on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery, one… [+4522 chars]
Scientists Stunned: Large Magma Bodies Found Beneath “Sleeping” Volcanoes - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-14 06:04:58
Dormant volcanoes also have large magma chambers, reshaping how scientists predict eruptions. This insight may enhance volcanic monitoring and early warning systems. Credit: SciTechDaily.com
Researc… [+2846 chars]
Paleontology Shaken: Organic Molecules Found in 66-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Bones - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:09:41
Close up of the hip bone of an Edmontosaurus. Credit: University of Liverpool
Liverpool researchers’ discovery of collagen in fossilized bones could provide new insights into dinosaurs.
For years, … [+3520 chars]
NASA Calls in Webb Telescope to Track Recently Identified Hazardous Asteroid - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:09:26
Faced with the (very low probability) threat of an incoming asteroid impact, NASA is bringing out the big guns. The agency will employ its powerful Webb space telescope to monitor newly discovered as… [+2821 chars]
There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:09:12
2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide and one launch attempt roughly every 34 hours, according to a recent analysis of the global space economy.
Th… [+4488 chars]
NASA Discovers a Lightning-Speed Exoplanet System That Could Shatter Galactic Records - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:08:57
NASA scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change how we understand the dynamics of exoplanetary systems. The system, consisting of a faint star and a planet, is believed to be m… [+6680 chars]
Space telescope reveals rare ‘Einstein ring’ phenomenon with startling clarity - CNN
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:08:42
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
Astronomers with the European Space Agencys Euclid mis… [+7315 chars]
SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 with Starlink satellites from Space Coast Tuesday afternoon - WESH 2 Orlando
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:08:28
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. —SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 21 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday aftern… [+495 chars]
NASA Is Beaming People Onto Shore Leave - NASA Watch
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:08:13
NASA Watch founder, Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA, Away Teams, Journalist, Space & Astrobiology, Lapsed climber.
Mysterious cosmic lights turn out to be 2 undiscovered supernova remnants - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:07:59
When scientists aimed the European Space Agency's X-ray observatory, XMM-Newton, at two mysterious lights on the outskirts of the Large Magellanic Cloud, they discovered an unexpected source: two pre… [+3639 chars]
Material from Alpha Centauri is Already Here - Universe Today
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:07:43
The appearance of the Interstellar Objects (ISOs) Oumuamua and Comet Borisov in 2017 and 2019, respectively, created a surge of interest. What were they? Where did they come from? Unfortunately, they… [+8615 chars]
SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral - Spaceflight Now
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:07:27
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket takes off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) in support of the Starlink 12-18 mission on Feb. 11, 2025. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now
SpaceX launched 21 Starlink … [+1819 chars]
NASA HQ verbally orders employees to purge workspaces of LGBTQI+ symbols - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:07:13
That crystal charm you have hanging on your office window — the one that disperses sunlight to cast little rainbows across your wall — might have to go if it were found at NASA's headquarters in Wash… [+3016 chars]
Rosatom's new plasma engine could potentially cut Mars travel time to 60 days - Notebookcheck.net
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:06:58
Russias State Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom) has introduced a lab prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine that marks a major leap forward in spacecraft propulsion. Developed under Russias b… [+1709 chars]
Sexual desire's complex role—how it can connect yet also divide those in a romantic relationship - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:06:44
A new article was recently published in the journal Nature Reviews that provides an up-to-date look at the most fragile component of romantic relationshipssexual desire. In their article, Prof. Birnb… [+3097 chars]
From photons to protons: Team makes breakthrough in high-energy particle detection - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:06:29
Particle detectors play a crucial role in our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe. They allow scientists to study the behavior and properties of the particles produced in… [+5687 chars]
Gut Microbiome Regulates Brain Signals Through the Vagus Nerve - Neuroscience News
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:06:10
Summary: New research provides direct evidence that the gut microbiome communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve. Using germ-free mice, scientists observed significantly reduced vagal nerve… [+4924 chars]
University of Minnesota Alzheimer’s researcher accused of manipulating images resigns - Star Tribune
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:05:45
A neuroscientist whose published research has been embroiled in accusations of image manipulation and duplication has announced his resignation from the University of Minnesota, effective March 1.
S… [+1842 chars]
Scared of Slipping on Ice? Try This Clever Winter Shoe Hack - Mentalfloss
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:05:22
Mother Nature continues to give us the cold shoulder across the United States, but many of us have no choice but to venture outside. If youre hoping to make it to your car or across the sidewalk with… [+1743 chars]
Boeing Starliner astronauts returning earlier than expected — NASA swaps spacecraft to accelerate SpaceX Crew-10 relief mission to ISS - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:05:03
NASA has decided to shuffle around some SpaceX Dragon capsules in order to launch its Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station as soon as possible.
The agency is now targeting March 12 for… [+6073 chars]
A NASA probe has just observed the most powerful volcanic eruption in the Solar System - and it's not on Earth! - farmingdale-observer.com
Posted at 2025-02-13 06:04:47
In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s Juno probe has observed the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded in the Solar System, and it’s not on Earth. This unprecedented event took place on Jupi… [+3852 chars]
"Exceptionally Rare" 183-Million-Year-Old Plesiosaur Was Covered In Mosaic Of Skin And Scales - IFLScience
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:18:32
A 183-million-year-old fossil with exceptionally well-preserved soft tissues has revealed that some plesiosaurs were covered in both skin and scales, suiting them to a life stalking the seas for prey… [+2777 chars]
Ghostly trenches on Ariel may signal a hidden ocean - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:18:09
Last year, a study suggested that deposits of carbon dioxide ice and other carbon-bearing molecules on Uranuss moon Ariel likely originated from internal chemical processes – possibly even from a sub… [+4974 chars]
Euclid 'dark universe' telescope discovers stunning Einstein ring in warped space-time (image) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:17:36
The Euclid space telescope has, by chance, discovered its first Einstein ring, and it is absolutely stunning. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this perfectly circular Einstein ring has allowed researcher… [+6182 chars]
69-Million-Year-Old Antarctic Fossil Unveils the Oldest Modern Bird - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:17:17
A 69-million-year-old fossil discovered in Antarctica is changing what scientists thought they knew about the origins of modern birds. This remarkable find sheds new light on avian evolution, hinting… [+6597 chars]
Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Movie: Laser-Powered Spacecraft Could Travel Through Space in Record Time - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:16:56
For centuries, space travel has been limited by traditional propulsion methods, with chemical rockets remaining the primary means of launching spacecraft beyond Earth. While these rockets have enable… [+6126 chars]
For the First Time, Scientists Reveal the Sex of a 3.5-Million-Year-Old Human Relative Using Ancient Proteins - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:16:34
For the first time, scientists have successfully used ancient proteins to determine the sex of a 3.5-million-year-old hominin, marking a major breakthrough in paleoanthropology. The discovery was mad… [+5678 chars]
Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182 - KSL.com
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:16:15
WASHINGTON The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closest approach to Earth every six years at about 186,000 miles away. It might come even closer … [+4217 chars]
Did Covid lockdowns really cause temperatures on the moon to drop? - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:15:51
Scientists have been arguing about a curious topic recently: Did temperatures on the moon dip due to the world's Covid-19 lockdown?
Last year, a pair of researchers claimed that the shockwaves of th… [+8605 chars]
Yale Scientists Just Cracked the DNA Code That Built the Human Brain - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:15:26
A new Yale study reveals how a class of genetic switches altered genes shared by humans and chimpanzees, and identified more genes that were targeted in the process. Credit: SciTechDaily.com
What ma… [+4757 chars]
A dead galaxy sends powerful radio signals, a first that shakes scientists. - farmingdale-observer.com
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:15:07
In a groundbreaking discovery that has left astronomers stunned, a dead galaxy billions of light-years away has been found emitting powerful radio signals. This unprecedented event challenges our und… [+4779 chars]
These US states could see the northern lights tonight - ABC News
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:14:49
Physicists stabilize superconducting states at ambient pressure - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:14:23
Researchers at the University of Houston's Texas Center for Superconductivity have achieved another first in their quest toward ambient-pressure high-temperature superconductivity, bringing us one st… [+3144 chars]
Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander leaves Earth orbit to head for the moon - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:13:57
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander is now headed for the moon after firing its engines to send it out of Earth orbit.
"Blue Ghost
successfully performed a Trans Lunar Injection burn to es… [+2100 chars]
Lightning-Fast Orca Demolishes Great White Shark With Brutal Blow - The Inertia
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:13:40
Orcas are not creatures to mess with, especially if you’re a great white shark. Photo: YouTube//Screenshot
Orcas aren’t known as killer whales for nothing. In an ocean full of apex predators, orcas … [+1442 chars]
Scientists Just Made Bacteria 1000x Bigger – And Discovered Something Incredible - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:13:23
By expanding bacteria 1000x, scientists have unlocked a new way to study their gene expression and behavior. This revolutionary imaging technique reveals how bacteria respond to their environment, ad… [+4514 chars]
What was the mysterious space signal scientists discovered in 2024? Here are some possibilities - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:13:07
Having launched on January 9, 2024 by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Einstein Probe detected several new events during its commissioning phase. Last October
, Yuan Weimin, the spacecraft's pri… [+7704 chars]
Meet the Microbes That Breathe Nitrate Instead of Oxygen – And They’re Everywhere - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:12:43
Illustration of the initially discovered endosymbiont ‘Candidatus Azoamicus ciliaticola’ and its ciliate host. The figure is a composite of a scanning electron microscope image (SEM, grey) and fluore… [+5759 chars]
Here’s what an MIT scientist says about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032 - Boston.com
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:12:25
World News
This May 18, 1969 photo provided by NASA shows Earth from 36,000 nautical miles away as photographed from the Apollo 10 spacecraft during its trans-lunar journey toward the moon. NASA via… [+2479 chars]
'What's in the sky?': SpaceX rocket could be seen across California sky - KCRA Sacramento
Posted at 2025-02-12 06:12:09
A SpaceX rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California could be seen from across the state, which prompted concern from some who were unaware of the project.
According to a… [+428 chars]
Life on Earth Depends on Networks of Ocean Bacteria - WIRED
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:08:44
The original version ofthis storyappeared inQuanta Magazine.
Prochlorococcus bacteria are so small that youd have to line up around a thousand of them to match the thickness of a human thumbnail. Th… [+2992 chars]
Africa is Breaking Apart: A New Ocean Is Forming at Breakneck Speed—Faster Than Expected - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:08:30
The African continent is undergoing a dramatic transformation as tectonic forces carve a path toward the formation of a new ocean. The East African Rift System, a vast network of faults stretching fr… [+3151 chars]
Ancient Europeans ate the brains of their dead enemies 18,000 years ago, researchers discover - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:08:15
Human remains discovered in a cave in Poland have revealed that ancient European groups cannibalized the dead in an act of war. A new analysis of cut marks and fractures on the bones suggest people r… [+3735 chars]
NASA and General Atomics test nuclear fuel for future moon and Mars missions - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:08:01
The first humans to Mars might someday ride a rocket propelled by a nuclear reactor to their destination. But before that can happen, nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) technologies still have quite a … [+3485 chars]
“Invisible Force Dragging Iraq Down”: Scientists Warn of Unseen Threat Beneath the Middle East That's Reshaping the Land - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:07:46
Deep beneath the Zagros Mountains, an ancient oceanic plate is tearing apart, dragging the Earth’s crust with it. What was once the Neotethys Ocean floor is now sinking into the mantle, reshaping the… [+3359 chars]
Physicists Find That the Universe Could "Collapse Like a House of Cards" - Futurism
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:07:32
The quantum realm holds terrifying implications, insinuating so much uncertainty into our mundane, ordered view of reality.
With that in mind, have you considered that our entire universe may actual… [+3404 chars]
World's fastest supercomputer 'El Capitan' goes online — it will be used to secure the US nuclear stockpile and in other classified research - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:07:18
The fastest supercomputer in the world has officially launched at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LNNL) in California.
The supercomputer, called "El Capitan," cost $600 million to build … [+2646 chars]
Supercomputer Predicts the Year Humanity Will Go Extinct—the Timeline Is Set - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:07:04
A supercomputer simulation has unveiled a shocking glimpse into Earth’s distant future: a world where the continents merge once more, creating a superheated supercontinent that could push mammalsincl… [+3840 chars]
Square-shaped formation found on Mars sparks calls for closer study - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:06:50
Social media has been buzzing with talk about a strange formation on Mars that looks like a giant square in the dusty terrain. The snapshot came from the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS), a mission that ca… [+5844 chars]
Scientists Discover "Zombie" Fungus That Seizes Control of Spiders, Suggest It Be Used for Human Medicine - Futurism
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:06:36
What could go wrong?
Zombie Spiders
While filming a TV documentary inside an old Victorian gunpowder store in Northern Ireland, scientists made an intriguing discovery: cave spider "zombies" that w… [+2044 chars]
'Pale Blue Dot': The Story Behind The Iconic Photo - All That's Interesting
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:06:22
Captured on February 14, 1990, at astronomer Carl Sagan's suggestion, the "Pale Blue Dot" image shows how tiny Earth looks from the outer edges of our solar system.
NASA/JPL-CaltechThe image “Pale B… [+9145 chars]
NASA reveals Mars rover has discovered ‘one-of-a-kind treasure’ unlike anything we've seen before - UNILAD
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:06:08
NASA has revealed its Mars 2020 Perseverance rover has made a 'successful' and exciting discovery.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent the Perseverance Rover to Mars on Ju… [+2625 chars]
Ancient DNA from El Mirón Cave reveals a 46,000-year lineage of the Red Lady - Archaeology News Online Magazine
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:05:55
About 19,000 years ago, a prehistoric woman was buried inside El Mirón Cave, a huge rock shelter in Northern Spain. Her remains, discovered in 2010 by archaeologists Lawrence Straus of the University… [+3422 chars]
From Sci-Fi to Reality: Laser-Powered Sails Are Changing the Future of Space Travel - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:05:41
By harnessing laser-driven propulsion, scientists aim to send spacecraft to distant star systems faster than ever before. New advancements in materials and measurement techniques are bringing this on… [+8322 chars]
Scientists discover why large mammals vanished from North America 50,000 years ago - The Brighter Side of News
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:05:27
Around 50,000 years ago, North America was home to a diverse array of megafauna. Mammoths roamed the tundra, while towering mastodons and saber-toothed tigers prowled the forests. Enormous wolves, bi… [+6985 chars]
Northern Lights Forecast: These States Could See Aurora Borealis Tonight - Forbes
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:05:12
Americans in more than a dozen northern U.S. states may be able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights Sunday evening, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projects the aurora bo… [+2799 chars]
Chandrayaan-3 landing site is estimated to be 3.7 billion years old: Scientists - The Times of India
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:04:59
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- Chandrayaan-3 landing site is estimated to be 3.7 billion years old: Scientists
Study: Asteroid Hit Created Two ‘Grand Canyons’ on Moon - VOA Learning English
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:04:45
A new study suggests an asteroid strike on the moon billions of years ago left two huge valleys about the size of Earths Grand Canyon.
Researchers from the United States and Britain said their resea… [+4193 chars]
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg, California Space Force Base - CBS News 8
Posted at 2025-02-11 06:04:31
SAN DIEGO SpaceX planned to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites into low-earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, February 9, 2025 but moved the launch window to M… [+2603 chars]
The odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just went slightly up - Salon
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:09:21
Scientists Discover New Class of Quantum States in Graphene - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:09:06
Forced to run a labyrinth of carbon atoms uniquely arranged in twisted stacks, electrons do some rather peculiar things.
Researchers from the University of British Columbia in Canada, the University… [+3581 chars]
Scientists Grow Living "Replacement Teeth" for Dental Implants - Futurism
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:08:52
Like something out of "Repo! The Genetic Opera," scientists have managed to grow human-like teeth in a lab and implant them inside a miniature pig's mouth, in a harbinger of weird new frontiers for d… [+2549 chars]
Researchers confirm an exoplanet potentially capable of sustaining life - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:08:39
An international team has confirmed the discovery of a super-Earth orbiting in the habitable zone of a nearby sun-like star. The planet was originally detected two years ago by Oxford University scie… [+4372 chars]
Exploring Venus may require exotic tech like balloons and 'aerobots' - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:08:25
Despite being a hellish world, the hot, cloud-enveloped world Venus is a tantalizing target for scientists eager to learn more about its history, evolution and present state.
At the forefront of tac… [+7576 chars]
Mount Kaputar pink slug: The giant hot-pink mollusk found only on a single, extinct volcano - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:08:11
Name: Mount Kaputar pink slug (Triboniophorus sp. nov. 'Kaputar' or Triboniophorus aff. graeffei)
Where it lives: Mount Kaputar, New South Wales, Australia
What it eats: Algae, moss, mushrooms, mol… [+2399 chars]
In 1831, the Sun Turned Blue for Months—Scientists Have Finally Uncovered the Chilling Truth - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:07:56
In the summer of 1831, German composer Felix Mendelssohn recorded an eerie sight in his journal while traveling through the Alpsdeep snow covering the hills in the middle of the warm season. Across t… [+2753 chars]
Scientists Stunned by Mysterious Pyramid Beneath the Ice in Antarctica—Could It Be Evidence of a Lost Civilization? - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:07:42
Deep within Antarcticas Ellsworth Mountains, a pyramid-shaped peak has intrigued scientists and conspiracy theorists alike. With its four steep, symmetrical sides, the mountain looks eerily similar t… [+6709 chars]
Elon Musk's Massive Rocket Explosion May Have Caused Significant Atmospheric Pollution - Futurism
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:07:27
When a multi-ton spacecraft blows up mid-air, you can't just brush aside its environmental impact.
Following the explosion of the upper stage of SpaceX's Starship, which sent fiery streaks of debris… [+3057 chars]
What Happens if this Hazardous Asteroid Hits Earth? - 404 Media
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:07:13
Welcome back to the Abstract!
Since we are all super-chill and bereft of any existential dread these days, lets take a moment to envision the grand-daddy of all apocalyptic scenarios: Death by aste… [+10748 chars]
10 stunning pics of interacting galaxies by NASA Hubble Space Telescope - DNA India
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:06:59
This vibrant portrait of our Milky Way galaxy reveals a dynamic mix of gas, charged particles, and various types of cosmic dust.
Croatia's 1st satellite captures its first views of home (photo) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:06:45
Croatia's first ever satellite has just beamed to Earth the first image of its homeland.
The satellite, called CroCube, is a 1U cubesat 3.3 by 3.3 by 3.3 inches (10 x 10 x 10 centimeters) in size. I… [+1803 chars]
Solar Orbiter Captures Incredible Footage of Tiny Jets Near the Sun’s South Pole - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:06:30
For nearly five years, a Sun-observing probe has been making close approaches to the Sun, capturing close-up views of the star’s polar regions to collect clues about its magnetic activity, corona, an… [+2531 chars]
Hubble captures massive "bullseye" galaxy with unprecedented nine rings - TechSpot
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:06:16
The big picture: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured an extraordinary cosmic event that astronomers are calling the "Bullseye." The massive galaxy LEDA 1313424 has been observed with an unprec… [+2889 chars]
NASA Mars rover makes discovery ‘unlike anything ever seen’ that could change what we know about planet - LADbible
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:06:02
NASAs Mars rover has made a discovery unlike anything weve ever seen, and it could help scientists have a better knowledge about the planet.
The Perseverance rover has collected a sample with never-… [+2207 chars]
THE ECONEWS REPORT: What Does it Mean to be a Dark Sky Place, and Should Humboldt Become One? - Lost Coast Outpost
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:05:48
Image: Stable Diffusion.
In
Humboldt we are not new to protecting our environment, but have you
ever thought about protecting the night sky from pollution? When
nighttime light spills outside of … [+533 chars]
This massive circular structure is made entirely of mammoth bones and skulls. DNA now offers clues about how Ice Age hunters built it - ZME Science
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:05:34
Circular mammoth-bone structure. Credit: Kostenki, Russia.
Somewhere in the frozen plains of southwestern Russia, a 40-foot circle of mammoth bones and tusks has stood for over 24,000 years. This i… [+5308 chars]
The Mysterious Network of Plants May Be Nastier Than We Thought - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:05:20
When the 'wood-wide web' was first described in the journal Nature in 1997, our view of plant life took on a utopian glean. But a new paper suggests this communication network between plants might no… [+4252 chars]
Asteroid impact on moon blasted two grand canyons in 10 minutes - KSL.com
Posted at 2025-02-10 06:04:52
WASHINGTON The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of Earth's natural wonders, carved out over millions of years by the gradual erosion power of the Colorado River. Close to the moon's south pole are two … [+3693 chars]
Chimpanzee Culture Is Disappearing Because Of Us - Defector
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:10:55
For millennia, the western chimpanzees of Taï National Park in Ivory Coast have communicated with each other in a dialect of their own. They do not speak in words, but rather through gestures. In one… [+5977 chars]
10 mesmerising images of universe shared by NASA Hubble Space Telescope - DNA India
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:10:38
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The ‘Great Comet of 2025’ Lights Up the Skies in Stunning Photos - PetaPixel
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:10:21
Photo credit: Tapiaphotos, left, Yuri Beletsky/ESO, right.
Comet G3 (ATLAS) recently appeared in the skies above Earth: a rare celestial visitor that is thought to appear just once every 600,000 yea… [+2404 chars]
Scientists say 2 asteroids may actually be fragments of destroyed planets from our early solar system - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:10:04
Scientists believe that two asteroids might be fragments of long-lost "planetary embryos" from the early solar system.
These embryos, somewhere between small planetesimals and fully formed planets, … [+6526 chars]
Astronomers find dark matter dominating in early universe galaxies - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:09:47
An international team of researchers has found dark matter dominating the halos of two supermassive black holes in galaxies roughly 13 billion light years away. Their study, published in The Astrophy… [+3637 chars]
Largest radio jet ever seen provides a glimpse of the young universe - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:09:31
For decades, astronomers have known that supermassive black holes lie at the centers of most galaxies. These gravitational giants devour infalling gas and dust, releasing extraordinary amounts of ene… [+6016 chars]
Genetic study sheds light on changes that shaped human brain evolution - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:09:13
A new Yale study provides a fuller picture of the genetic changes that shaped the evolution of the human brain, and how the process differed from the evolution of chimpanzees.
For the study, publish… [+4517 chars]
New DNA research examines predecessors of Red Lady of El Mirón - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:08:56
About 19,000 years ago, a woman from a group of hunter-gatherers died and was buried in a cave in northern Spain. In 1996, archaeologists started exploring the cave, finding abundant evidence of preh… [+6068 chars]
Supermassive black hole captured in an unexpected spin shift - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:08:40
M87* is the first black hole ever photographed. It sits in the center of the massive galaxy Messier 87, which is located about 340 quintillion miles from Earth.
This cosmic giant, which holds roughl… [+4049 chars]
Astronomers briefly thought Elon Musk’s car was an asteroid. Here’s why that points to a broader problem - CNN
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:08:23
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
Seven years after SpaceX launched Elon Musks cherry re… [+9616 chars]
Stunning, rainbow-colored object spotted by James Webb telescope could be an alien solar system in the making - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:08:06
The James Webb Space Telescope
(JWST) has captured a stunning image of a young star firing energy into space, illuminating a protoplanetary disk from which a new solar system may form.
The young s… [+2504 chars]
Tiny spacecraft could travel across interstellar space with this 'trampoline' lightsail - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:07:50
Scientists at the California Institute of Technology have taken a major step toward developing lightsails that could one day carry tiny spacecraft to distant star systems.
The new findings detail a … [+4705 chars]
Watchdog panel’s annual NASA safety report reveals new Boeing Starliner issue, questions viable future - Yahoo! Voices
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:07:33
The annual watchdog report tasked to gauge NASA safety commended the agencys handling of last years beleaguered Boeings Starliner mission, but revealed yet another issue found during the flight and q… [+6015 chars]
First Look! NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Stunning Starry Image on Its Way to Jupiter’s Icy Moon - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:07:17
NASAs Europa Clipper spacecraft has sent back its first starry image, a significant milestone as it makes its way toward Jupiters moon Europa. The image, released by NASA this week, is a mosaic of a … [+2849 chars]
In a 1st, ancient proteins reveal sex of human relative from 3.5 million years ago - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:07:01
In a first, scientists have used ancient proteins to determine the sex of an archaic human relative that lived up to 3.5 million years ago, a new study reports.
An international team of scientists e… [+3435 chars]
Gaia Just Found Two Massive Objects That Shouldn’t Exist – And Astronomers Are Stunned - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:06:44
This is an artist impression of the exoplanet Gaia-4b and the brown dwarf Gaia-5b, which were both discovered by ESA’s Gaia mission. This artist impression visualises a portion of the orbital motions… [+7960 chars]
Brain Cells Use Muscle-Like Signals to Strengthen Learning and Memory - Neuroscience News
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:06:26
Summary: New research reveals that brain cells use a muscle-like signaling mechanism to relay information over long distances. Scientists discovered that dendrites, the branch-like extensions of neur… [+8160 chars]
Astronomers discover 'Quipu', the single largest structure in the known universe - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:06:08
Astronomers have discovered what may be the largest-scale structure in the known universe — a group of galaxy clusters and clusters of galaxy clusters that spans roughly 1.3 billion light-years acros… [+4623 chars]
Newly discovered asteroid now has a slightly higher risk of hitting Earth - CNN
Posted at 2025-02-09 06:05:48
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
A recently discovered asteroid that has captured the a… [+6503 chars]
Scientists make ‘rare advance’ in tackling the oldest unsolved problem in physics - CNN
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:11:27
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
Scientists have made a leap forward in understanding t… [+5372 chars]
Massive “Blobs” Beneath Earth’s Surface Are Bigger and Older Than We Thought - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:11:09
Deep within the Earth, at the boundary between the solid mantle and the molten outer core, massive structures of dense rockoften referred to as “blobs”have intrigued scientists for decades. New resea… [+3496 chars]
Antarctica has a bizarre, dark red waterfall nicknamed the 'Blood Falls' - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:10:51
It was first spotted in 1911 by the Australian geologist Griffith Taylor and has captivated explorers ever since. This crimson feature, known as Blood Falls, emerges from the pristine white surface o… [+5287 chars]
But Wait: A New Buyout Form - NASA Watch
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:10:33
NASA Watch founder, Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA, Away Teams, Journalist, Space & Astrobiology, Lapsed climber.
NASA satellites catch Earth's magnetic field making music - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:10:16
Earth's magnetic field occasionally bursts into song — but these compositions are written with electromagnetic radiation, not sound waves.
When converted to audio signals, though, these strange burs… [+4827 chars]
1.4-million-year-old jawbone reveals new human relative, rewriting evolutionary history - Archaeology News Online Magazine
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:09:58
A 1.4-million-year-old fossilized jawbone found in South Africa belongs to a newly discovered species of Paranthropus, an extinct genus of human relatives, according to a recent study published in th… [+3194 chars]
How to see Jupiter 'kiss' the moon tonight — before Mars breaks them up this weekend - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:09:41
The bright moon is about to host some special guests in the night sky: On two nights this week, you'll have the opportunity to see Mars
and Jupiter make a close approach to Earth's natural satellit… [+3224 chars]
Astronomers find the largest structure in the universe and name it Quipu - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:09:24
Is it possible to understand the universe without understanding the largest structures that reside in it? In principle, not likely. In practical terms? Definitely not. Extremely large objects can dis… [+7031 chars]
NASA CubeSat Finds New Radiation Belts After May 2024 Solar Storm - Science@NASA
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:09:07
- The May 2024 solar storm created two new temporary belts of high-energy particles surrounding Earth.
- Such belts have been seen before, but the new ones were particularly long lasting,… [+5403 chars]
Telescopes spy a monster radio jet streaming from a bright and early object in the universe - The Associated Press
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:08:49
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe.
At double the width of our M… [+1515 chars]
NASA's Europa Clipper snaps its 1st starry image en route to Jupiter's icy moon - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:08:32
This week, NASA released the first image from the Europa Clipper spacecraft's voyage. The image is a mosaic of a star field, created from three shots the solar-powered orbiter captured in December of… [+2838 chars]
Perseverance Mars rover finds 'one-of-a-kind treasure' on Red Planet's Silver Mountain - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:08:14
The Perseverance Mars rover has collected a rock sample on Mars unlike any other it has picked up so far.
NASA's Perseverance rover is currently exploring hills and rocky outcrops along the rim of J… [+3243 chars]
This Clever Trick Could Help Us Spot Life on Mars - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:07:57
Rovers sent to Mars have so far failed to detect life, likely because it doesnt exist on the Red Planet. But we cant say for certain, so the search must continue, using ever-evolving techniquesinclud… [+3239 chars]
Geologists Just Found a $5.7 Trillion Iron Ore Deposit—Larger Than Anything Ever Recorded - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:07:38
Geologists have identified the largest iron ore deposit ever recorded, located in the Hamersley region of Western Australia. This staggering discovery, estimated at 55 billion metric tons, could be w… [+6816 chars]
Cracking the Burmese python code: Data analysis reveals optimal strategies for removing them from Florida - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:07:21
University of Florida scientists have statistically analyzed large amounts of data collected by Burmese python contractors, revealing critical insights about how to most efficiently remove the reptil… [+4220 chars]
Trump’s Political Stunt to ‘Rescue’ ISS Astronauts Is Moving Forward - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:07:03
The Starliner saga has been ongoing for nearly five months, but newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has decided to try to swoop in for a last-minute rescue operation. NASA will reportedly swap o… [+2895 chars]
Falling space debris is increasingly threatening airplanes, researchers say - ABC News
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:06:46
Tiny shrub holds the record for Europe's oldest tree - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-08 06:06:29
Science lovers across Europe are buzzing about a new, record-breaking discovery. Its a shrub, not a towering tree, that holds the title of the continents oldest woody plant.
This tiny juniper, found… [+3975 chars]
Promising new class of high-temperature superconductors achieves stability at room pressure - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:11:53
Researchers have made a significant step in the study of a new class of high-temperature superconductors: creating superconductors that work at room pressure. That advance lays the groundwork for dee… [+4604 chars]
International team captures direct high-definition image of the 'cosmic web' - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:11:35
Matter in intergalactic space is distributed in a vast network of interconnected filamentary structures, collectively referred to as the cosmic web. With hundreds of hours of observations, an interna… [+4517 chars]
1.4 million-year-old jaw that was 'a bit weird for Homo' turns out to be from never-before-seen human relative - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:11:18
A 1.4 million-year-old fossil jaw belongs to a previously unknown human relative from southern Africa, a new study finds.
The extinct human relative is from the genus Paranthropus, whose nickname is… [+4501 chars]
In 1831, the Sun Turned Blue for Months—Scientists Have Finally Uncovered Why - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:11:01
In the summer of 1831, German composer Felix Mendelssohn recorded an unusual observation in his journal while traveling through the Alps. He described winter-like conditions with cold temperatures an… [+3800 chars]
Scientists May Have Finally Discovered What’s at the Core of a Black Hole - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:10:42
Black holes have long been one of the most mysterious and mind-bending phenomena in the universe. These cosmic giants, formed from the remnants of dying stars, are infamous for their immense gravitat… [+7364 chars]
Comet C/2024 G3 Atlas Streaks Across Tasmania's Sky - The Weather Channel
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:09:44
At a Glance
- This night sky photographer captured both a comet and the southern lights in one night.
- The comet won't pass Earth again for 160,000 years.
Scientists discover hidden 'plumbing' that's driving Antarctic ice sheet into the ocean - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:09:26
An extensive model of the Antarctic ice sheet is helping researchers peer deep beneath the ice to reveal the continent's hidden plumbing.
Scientists used computer models to predict how water flows u… [+3847 chars]
NASA’s VIPER Moon Rover Gets a Second Chance as NASA Turns to Private Industry for Revival - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:09:09
NASAs VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission, initially set to explore the moons south pole for crucial water ice deposits, faced a significant setback when it was canceled i… [+7147 chars]
Meteorite discovery challenges long-held theories on Earth's missing elements - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:08:35
Understanding where Earth's essential elements came fromand why some are missinghas long puzzled scientists. Now, a new study reveals a surprising twist in the story of our planet's formation.
A new… [+3067 chars]
Hikers Scream In Disbelief As Giant Spider Shows Off Her Swimming Skills - The Dodo
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:08:19
Ju Vilanova and her partner live near a pristine forested area in Garopaba, Brazil. The region is chock-full of natural wonders that they love nothing more than experiencing.
This is a magical place… [+1494 chars]
Astronomers unsure what caused 'weird explosion' seen by Einstein Probe's X-ray eye - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:08:02
Astronomers are trying to understand a mysterious cosmic explosion that the Einstein Probe spacecraft spotted in April last year.
The highly energetic explosion was initially attributed to a burst o… [+4769 chars]
This asteroid may hit Earth in 2032. Don't panic—scientists have a plan. - National Geographic
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:07:44
In the meantime, researchers have found that the special infrared filters on the multipurpose James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) can also be used to find small asteroids and precisely determine their … [+1189 chars]
Near-Earth asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 157 years and set off a global ‘impact winter,’ study says - CNN
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:07:27
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If the near-Earth asteroid Bennu were to collide with … [+7762 chars]
NASA has entered the chat: Space agency to Twitch stream from orbit - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:07:11
Rewriting the Rules of Aging: New Chromatin Discovery Challenges Conventional Wisdom - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:06:54
A study from King’s College London suggests that chromatin is more resistant to aging than previously thought. While aging-related modifications alter proteins, the overall chromatin structure remain… [+4559 chars]
Greenland's ice sheet is cracking and literally falling apart at a very alarming rate - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:06:34
Greenlands Ice Sheet is cracking open at the seams, literally falling apart at speeds indicative of the brutal and accelerating impact of global climate change. In just five years, 930 million cubic … [+6227 chars]
California coastal community shifts 4 inches closer to the ocean each week: NASA - ABC News
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:06:09
Scientists Discover a Fungus Turning Spiders Into Zombies - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:05:46
A new species of fungus straight out of a nightmare has been found lurking on the ceiling of an abandoned gunpowder storeroom in Northern Ireland, enmeshed in the body of an unlucky spider host.
Ben… [+3602 chars]
A Meteor Strike Just Revealed a Hidden Seismic Highway on Mars - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-07 06:05:28
Captured by the HiRISE camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on March 4, 2021, this impact crater was found in Cerberus Fossae, a seismically active region of the Red Planet. Scientists matche… [+8765 chars]
People Left Shocked After Spotting ‘Mysterious Doorway’ When Looking At Antarctica on Google Maps - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:10:46
A bizarre entrance appearing out of nowhere in the middle of Antarctica has left internet sleuths scrambling for answers. Is it a secret underground base? A hidden Nazi bunker? Or something even more… [+2747 chars]
Revolutionary AI Can Predict Solar Storms and CMEs Before They Hit Earth - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:10:32
For the first time, artificial intelligence has successfully predicted powerful solar storms before they hit Earth, marking a major breakthrough in space weather forecasting. A research team from the… [+5550 chars]
Straight Shot: Hubble Investigates Galaxy with Nine Rings - Science@NASA
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:10:18
NASAs Hubble Space Telescope has captured a cosmic bullseye! The gargantuan galaxy LEDA 1313424 is rippling with nine star-filled rings after an arrow a far smaller blue dwarf galaxy shot through its… [+5215 chars]
Famous Alvin Submersible Upgraded to Dive More Than 20,000 Feet Under the Sea - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:10:04
The Alvin submersible is now capable of diving to 21,325 feet (6,500 meters), putting 99% of the ocean floor within its reach.
Alvin’s upgrade has been in the works for over four years, with its las… [+2673 chars]
Jupiter's 'tormented moon' Io just unleashed the most powerful volcanic event ever seen - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:09:50
A NASA spacecraft orbiting Jupiter has just witnessed some of the most extreme volcanic eruptions ever seen in the solar system, coming from a giant underground magma chamber on the "tormented" Jovia… [+4758 chars]
Ice Age Kids Sported Cheek Piercings, 29,000-Year-Old Teeth Suggest - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:09:36
Numerous human remains discovered in central Europe dating to the last Ice Age have unusual abrasions on their teeth that have stumped experts for decades. Now, a researcher in Portugal has put forth… [+2951 chars]
VIPER back from the dead? NASA asks US companies to partner on ice-hunting moon rover - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:09:09
NASA's ice-hunting VIPER rover could fly to the moon after all — with some help from the private sector.
The agency announced on Monday (Feb. 3) that it's seeking proposals from U.S. companies to pa… [+3370 chars]
NASA Is In Tatters - Futurism
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:08:53
The future of NASA is uncertain, with the chaotic start of president Donald Trump's second term raising plenty of unanswered questions regarding the space agency's fate.
Amid a leadership vacuum, Sp… [+3218 chars]
Ocean plate from time of Pangaea is now being torn apart under Iraq and Iran - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:08:37
A long-lost oceanic plate is diving deep into the mantle, dragging down the crust above, researchers say. However, the plate is also tearing apart below the Zagros Mountains in Iraq as it plunges dow… [+2758 chars]
Model shows spinning neutron stars gain enormous magnetic fields - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:08:19
An international team of scientists has modeled the formation and evolution of the strongest magnetic fields in the universe.
Led by scientists from Newcastle University, University of Leeds and Fra… [+2581 chars]
En Route to Jupiter, NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Images of Stars - NASA
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:08:01
The spacecrafts star trackers help engineers orient the orbiter throughout its long journey to Jupiters icy moon Europa.
Three months after its launch from NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the… [+4493 chars]
Five key facts about SPHEREx, NASA’s new space telescope - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:07:42
NASA is preparing to launch its latest space observatory, SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer), a mission that promises to revolution… [+4760 chars]
Industrial Pollution is Cleaned by Converting Toxic Heavy Metals into Essential Nutrients - Good News Network
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:07:25
Biochar is a form of charcoal made by burning without oxygen – credit Canadian Light Source, via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have discovered that a special form … [+2712 chars]
Podcast #1,055: Sleep Like a Caveman - Art of Manliness
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:07:10
For several decades, people’s reported sleep quality has declined. This, despite the fact that specially optimized sheets, mattresses, and sleep trackers have emerged during that time, and despite th… [+48535 chars]
Island Littered With Debris After Elon Musk’s Starship Explodes Overhead - Futurism
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:06:56
On the British islands of Turks and Caicos, residents and tourists have been left to deal with the aftermath of SpaceX's Starship explosion, which rained down debris onto the archipelago last month.
… [+3597 chars]
'Lost City' Deep Under The Ocean Is Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen Before on Earth - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:06:43
Close to the summit of an underwater mountain west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a jagged landscape of towers rises from the gloom.
Their creamy carbonate walls and columns appear ghostly blue in the l… [+4168 chars]
Bright Planets, Bold Encounters: February’s Sky Comes Alive - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:06:27
Venus shines at its peak brilliance, Mars and Jupiter command the night, and Saturn makes a fleeting appearance in the west. Meanwhile, the Moon embarks on a celestial journey, passing close to Venus… [+5353 chars]
Southern California coastal community is sliding toward the ocean, NASA data shows - KTLA Los Angeles
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:06:09
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) New research from NASA shows that the Palos Verdes Peninsula, an area in the South Bay and home to cities like Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates and San Pedro, is shifting… [+1458 chars]
SpaceX launches final block 1 WorldView Legion satellites for Maxar Technologies - Spaceflight Now
Posted at 2025-02-06 06:05:53
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as seen from Central Florida, making its ascent from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Onboard were two WorldView Legion Satellites that will be operated by … [+3267 chars]
High-resolution imaging of Dyson sphere candidate reveals no radio signals - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:10:52
In the more than 60 years in which scientists have engaged in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), several potential examples of technological activity ("technosignatures") have been … [+7871 chars]
YR4: the asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth - BBC.com
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:10:35
UN planetary defence organisations are closely monitoring an asteroid that has a tiny risk of hitting the Earth.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that it has an almost 99% chance of safely p… [+3900 chars]
Historic Landslide Complex Near L.A. Is Moving Faster and Growing - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:10:19
A peninsula in L.A. County is slipping at a faster rate than before, according to a NASA analysis of data collected last fall.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California has been slipping tow… [+2502 chars]
Black holes seen 'cooking' their own food in fascinating discovery - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:10:03
The manner in which black black holes grow, feed, and sustain themselves has perplexed astronomers for decades. These cosmic giants exert immense gravitational pull, consuming matter that drifts too … [+5018 chars]
Barbecue grill approach helps researchers understand puzzling Rayleigh–Bloch waves - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:09:46
So-called RayleighBloch waves can release an enormous amount of energy that can damage technical systems under certain circumstances. They only exist below a precisely defined cut-off frequency; abov… [+5519 chars]
Radioactive dust from March 2022 Saharan dust storm was not of French origin, study finds - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:09:28
An international team of climate scientists has found that dust brought to parts of Europe in 2022 from the Saharan desert was slightly radioactive, but its source was not from French nuclear bomb te… [+2567 chars]
NASA pauses work by key space science groups amid Trump executive orders - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:08:55
NASA has ordered a pause on all work by key planetary and astrophysics science committees due to recent executive orders by President Donald Trump.
In a series of memos sent from NASA headquarters l… [+4780 chars]
100 years ago: Edwin Hubble proved the Milky Way is not the only galaxy in the universe - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:08:39
In early 1920s astronomy, most researchers believed our Milky Way was the entire universe. They assumed those faint spiral patches in the sky were just cloudy formations within our own galaxy.
Littl… [+3870 chars]
Let us spray: River dolphins launch pee streams into air - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:08:23
How a twin Earth could detect Earth - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:08:07
A research team led by Dr. Sofia Sheikh of the SETI Institute, in collaboration with the Characterizing Atmospheric Technosignatures project and the Penn State Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center, s… [+4282 chars]
Collagen discovered in 70 million-year-old dinosaur fossil - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:07:50
For many years, paleontologists believed that the fossilization process completely eradicated any original organic molecules in ancient remains.
Now, scientists at the University of Liverpool have … [+5092 chars]
NASA’s Juno Uncovers Io’s 80 Trillion Watt Volcanic Monster That Shatters Records - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:07:32
A massive hotspot — larger the Earth’s Lake Superior — can be seen just to the right of Io’s south pole in this annotated image taken by the JIRAM infrared imager aboard NASA’s Juno on December 27, 2… [+7563 chars]
NASA Presses Forward Search for VIPER Moon Rover Partner - NASA
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:07:15
To advance plans of securing a public/private partnership and land and operate NASAs VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission on the Moon in collaboration with industry the age… [+3070 chars]
Scientists Find ‘Chorus Waves’ in Unexpected Part of Space - VOA Learning English
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:06:58
International researchers recently released a study on bursts of energy in an unexpected area of space.
Scientists call the energetic activity chorus waves because they are said to move at the same … [+2680 chars]
Concern about SpaceX influence at NASA grows with new appointee - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:06:26
Magnetic Sense in Animals Could Be Shockingly Close to Quantum Limits - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:06:09
Earth's magnetosphere is a guiding beacon for a variety of species capable of sensing its presence.
Physicists have now discovered two types of sensors in animals that can detect magnetic fields clo… [+4715 chars]
Straight out of a sci-fi movie, scientists on high alert after the discovery of a sea monster in a Moroccan mine - farmingdale-observer.com
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:05:53
In a stunning discovery that blurs the line between science fiction and reality, researchers have unearthed a potential sea monster fossil in a Moroccan mine. This find has sent shockwaves through th… [+5178 chars]
Ancient Oceanic Plate Rips Apart Beneath Iraq and Iran - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-05 06:05:36
Map of the northern Middle East showing the Arabian and Eurasian plates and their collision zone, as well as the study area, the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Credit: available under Creative Commons 4.0… [+3695 chars]
NASA Captures Eerie “Birdsongs” in Space, 100,000 KM Away - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:10:30
Scientists have detected an unexpected electromagnetic phenomenon in space: “chorus waves”, a type of wave that, when converted into audio, produces a sound eerily similar to birdsong. This discovery… [+3122 chars]
New theory unites Einstein’s theory of relativity with quantum mechanics - The Brighter Side of News
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:10:15
For over a century, quantum mechanics and Einsteins general relativity have stood as the cornerstones of modern physics, yet their unification remains one of sciences greatest challenges.
Now, rese… [+10336 chars]
Space photo of the week: James Webb and Hubble telescopes unite to solve 'impossible' planet mystery - Yahoo! Voices
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:09:40
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An image of NGC 346 from the Hubble Space Telescope (left) and the James Webb Space Telescope (… [+3318 chars]
Scientists say they have figured out where dinosaurs came from in remarkable breakthrough - Daily Express US
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:09:24
Amateur fossil hunter finds 66-million-year-old animal vomit - KSL.com
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:09:07
STEVNS KLINT, Denmark An amateur fossil hunter has uncovered a piece of animal vomit dating back 66 million years on a beach in Denmark.
Peter Bennicke noticed a "strange small cluster of lily piece… [+1350 chars]
Astronaut's mission 'back to Earth' lands on colorful spacesuit patch - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:08:51
A former NASA astronaut who has made it her mission to promote the healing power of art and the need to protect our planet has inspired a new, limited-edition collectible with its own complementary c… [+4603 chars]
A year in isolation: 366-day mock moon mission wraps up in Russia - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:08:35
On Nov. 14, 2024, the Institute of Biomedical Problems (IBMP) of the Russian Academy of Sciences marked the successful completion of SIRIUS-23, a year-long biomedical isolation experiment simulating … [+5942 chars]
These Jobs Have the Worst Gender Pay Gap - Newser
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:08:19
The gender pay gap persists, but it apparently really thrives in the financial sector. Quartz reports that of the top jobs with pay disparities analyzed by financial educator Goat Academy, the majori… [+399 chars]
Moon on the Move: Surprising New Ridges Reveal Recent Activity - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:08:03
Small ridges on the moon’s far side (depicted in yellow) reveal evidence that the moon may not be as dormant as previously believed. Credit: Tom Watters, Smithsonian Institution
A new study has unco… [+4056 chars]
Ice age Europeans as young as 10 years old rocked cheek piercings 30,000 years ago - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:07:45
Strange, flat patches on the teeth of ancient Europeans have puzzled archaeologists for centuries. But one researcher thinks he's solved the mystery: Ice age people as young as 10 years old rocked ch… [+3939 chars]
Mysterious square structure spotted on Mars branded 'wild’ has space fanatics completely baffled - LADbible
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:07:28
The internet is once again going crazy with conspiracy theories after an image of a perfect 'square structure' was found on the surface of Mars.
So grab your tinfoil hats, as it's time to investigat… [+2495 chars]
NASA: Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a chance of hitting Earth in 2032 - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:07:11
Asteroids occasionally wander close to the Earth, raising alarms for scientists who keep their eyes on the sky. These rocky bodies vary in size and trajectory, and some can pose a real risk if they c… [+6314 chars]
SpaceX launching 21 Starlink satellites from Florida on Feb. 3 - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:06:55
SpaceX is set to launch another batch of Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast early Monday morning (Feb. 3)
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink spacecraft, including 13 with di… [+1651 chars]
This is the exact amount of exercise you need per week to effectively lose weight - Stewartville Star
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:06:39
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In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, many individuals turn to exercise as a key component for weight loss. However, the precise amount of physical act… [+5435 chars]
Breakthrough Study Reveals How Protein Glitches May Be Driving Alzheimer’s - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:06:23
Scientists have uncovered how certain genetic mutations lead to Alzheimer’s, not by producing toxic proteins, but by halting a crucial protein-processing mechanism. This stalled process may hold the … [+5939 chars]
Scientists Slow Light to Just 37 Miles Per Hour! Unbelievable Breakthrough Revealed - Glass Almanac
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:06:07
We’ve all learned in school that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant universal limit, an impassable cosmic boundary. However, recent scientific efforts have focused on slowing down, or even … [+3918 chars]
Colossal 'Anomalies' in Earth's Mantle Aren't What We Thought - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:05:50
Deep below Earth's surface lie two gigantic structures with mysterious origins. Now, seismologists have found new clues about their composition that could upend our understanding of the whole planet'… [+4301 chars]
"It was incredible" — researchers discover nearly 200 dinosaur footprints in England - Stewartville Star
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:05:33
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In a remarkable paleontological discovery, researchers have unearthed hundreds of rare dinosaur footprints in a quarry located in Oxfordshire, United Kin… [+5242 chars]
NASA Uncovers Life’s Building Blocks in Asteroid Bennu’s Pristine Sample - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-04 06:05:17
In this video frame, Jason Dworkin holds up a vial that contains part of the sample from asteroid Bennu delivered to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identificat… [+11273 chars]
A 'city-killer' asteroid might hit Earth—how worried should we be? - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:12:35
A colossal explosion in the sky, unleashing energy hundreds of times greater than the Hiroshima bomb. A blinding flash nearly as bright as the sun. Shockwaves powerful enough to flatten everything fo… [+4712 chars]
Dennis Port cottage is a ‘sunny and bright’ retreat at just under half a million dollars - Cape Cod Times
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:12:19
This quaint two-bedroom cottage in Dennis Port includes deeded access to nearby Swan River and could also be turned into a year-round residence.
Perfect for kayakers, paddle boarders and canoers, Le… [+1355 chars]
Check Out These Amazing Photos of Comet G3 ATLAS Soaring Past Earth - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:12:03
Comets are always a true celestial treat to track. In a clockwork cosmos, the appearance of a potentially bright new comet is always a celestial question mark: will it perform up to expectations, or … [+3552 chars]
How Webb Telescope’s ‘Little Red Dots’ Nearly Broke Cosmology—and Helped Fix It - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:11:47
About a year after launching into orbit around the Sun, the James Webb Space Telescope began imaging an abundance of little red dots, which scientists called, um, “little red dots.” I knownot only is… [+4087 chars]
Why Sci-Fi Planets Like Arrakis Or Tatooine Aren't Accurate, According To NASA - SlashFilm
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:11:31
Everyone knows that you need water to live. However, NASA scientists have found some new reasons water is required for life not just individually but on a planetary scale. New data from NASA's Habita… [+1385 chars]
Joe Rogan issues four-word reaction to mysterious square structure reportedly pictured on Mars, fans share theories: "Time-line conflicts" - Sportskeeda
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:11:14
Joe Rogan has issued a four-word reaction to a mysterious square structure reportedly pictured on Mars. Fans, too, have shared their theories on the same.
An image reportedly taken from the Mars Glo… [+2446 chars]
Blue Ghost lunar lander is documenting its journey to the moon. The views are breathtaking - CNN
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:10:58
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The Blue Ghost lunar lander has captured its first ima… [+3615 chars]
Saturday Citations: Spider zombies; the morphology of cute dogs; entropy is coming for everyone - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:10:42
This week, astronomers reported the discovery of a super-Earth potentially capable of sustaining life, occupying an eccentric orbit around its star that oscillates in and out of the habitable zone. T… [+5341 chars]
Antarctic scale worm: The glitzy frilly horror show with giant protruding jaws that look like Alien's xenomorph - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:10:09
Name: Antarctic scale worm (Eulagisca gigantea)
Where it lives: Below 1,640 (500 meters) deep in Antarctica's Southern Ocean
What it eats: Unknown. Probably other animals and/or organic debris.
Wh… [+2412 chars]
Just like in a Sci-Fi Movie: A Collector Who Bought a Meteorite in Morocco Holds a Startling Truth About Mars’ Watery Past! - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:09:30
A simple black stone falling from the sky, lost in the Sahara Desert, could have easily gone unnoticed. But this Martian rock hides a mystery billions of years old. Its name? Black Beauty. And after … [+3163 chars]
7 breathtaking images of space captured by NASA Hubble Space Telescope - DNA India
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:09:14
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A ‘parade of planets’ in NYC's night skies for February - Gothamist
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:08:58
Sunsets in February will end with a bonus throughout the month: Every planet in the solar system will be visible in the night sky.
Astronomy buffs call it a parade of planets. And most of them can b… [+2911 chars]
The Bennu asteroid reveals clues to how the building blocks of life on Earth may have been seeded - PBS NewsHour
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:08:42
A bright fireball streaked across the sky above mountains, glaciers and spruce forest near the town of Revelstoke in British Columbia, Canada, on the evening of March 31, 1965. Fragments of this mete… [+8797 chars]
Yellowstone supervolcano study sparks new debate on where and when it will erupt - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:08:26
Yellowstone National Park boasts some of the most iconic geothermal features in the United States. Beneath those colorful hot springs and spewing geysers sits a volcanic system that has captured the … [+5746 chars]
Earth's crust is peeling away under California - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:08:10
Beneath California's Sierra Nevada mountains, the crust is peeling away.
This process, called lithospheric foundering, is nothing to worry about. In fact, it may be how the continents first formed. … [+3141 chars]
Two enormous "bubbles" discovered towering above and below our Milky Way galaxy - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:07:50
The heart of our Milky Way galaxy is much more active than most people would realize. In fact, astronomers discovered two gigantic “bubbles” extending above and below the galactic center, roughly 50,… [+6629 chars]
This Mysterious Radio Burst Came From Nowhere and It’s Baffling Experts - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:07:20
Scientists using CHIME expected to find a young, energetic star behind a newly detected FRB. Instead, it came from a quiet, ancient galaxy where star formation ended billions of years ago. This chall… [+8743 chars]
Saturday Starlink launch marks 200th orbital flight from Vandenberg’s pad 4E - Spaceflight Now
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:07:02
File: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands ready to launch the Starlink 7-14 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Image: SpaceX
SpaceX launched its latest batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenber… [+751 chars]
Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job? - BBC.com
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:06:43
Billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman has a big vision for the future of humanity.
He set off on his first mission to space in 2021 a private journey he paid an estimated $200m (£160m) for and ann… [+15334 chars]
Shocking Fourfold Spike in Ocean Warming Sparks Global Concern - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-03 06:06:20
A growing energy imbalance — driven by greenhouse gases and decreased reflection of sunlight — is causing the oceans to warm at an accelerating rate. This phenomenon played a major role in record hea… [+3131 chars]
'Zombie' spiders infected by never-before-seen fungus discovered on grounds of destroyed Irish castle - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:10:25
Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen mind-controlling fungus that creates spider "zombies" after it was stumbled upon in a Victorian gunpowder store on the grounds of a destroyed Irish cast… [+4159 chars]
California’s Sierra Nevada is Peeling Away from the Earth! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:10:09
Deep beneath California, a dramatic geological process is underwayone that could reshape the state’s landscape over millions of years. Scientists have discovered that parts of the Sierra Nevada mount… [+4416 chars]
Discovery of collagen in fossil bone could unlock new insights into dinosaurs - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:09:53
For many years, it was widely believed that fossils no longer contained any original organic molecules as the fossilization process was thought to destroy them.
Now, a groundbreaking study, led by t… [+3746 chars]
Caltech’s Lightsail Experiment Brings Interstellar Travel Closer to Reality - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:09:37
A team of researchers at the California Institute of Technology devised a means of measuring the thin membranes of a lightsail, helping prove out a futuristic travel concept first imagined by Johanne… [+2922 chars]
European 'Swarm' satellites detect electric currents from the ocean's tides - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:09:22
Satellites have managed to detect faint electromagnetic signals generated by ocean tides, suggesting that space-born sensors could be used to obtain insights into the motion of other liquid masses on… [+3090 chars]
Scientists Uncover Stunning Evidence That the Moon Was Active Much More Recently Than We Thought - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:08:50
The Moon has long been considered a geologically dead world, its surface frozen in time for billions of years. However, a new study has revealed that the Moon was active much more recently than previ… [+5850 chars]
Musk’s mission to Mars - Financial Times
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:08:34
FT newspaper delivered Monday-Saturday, plus FT Digital Edition delivered to your device Monday-Saturday.
- Weekday Print EditionFT WeekendFT Digital Edition
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A delicate nanoflower that is downright deadly to bacteria - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:08:19
A carnation-like nanostructure could someday be used in bandages to promote wound healing. Researchers report in ACS Applied Bio Materials that laboratory tests of their nanoflower-coated dressings d… [+2050 chars]
Earth only has six continents, not seven, according to a recent study - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:08:02
Geologists have long viewed North America and Europe as separate continents, yet new studies suggest there might be more complexity beneath the surface of Earth’s oceans.
Ongoing research has revea… [+5777 chars]
New NASA space telescope SPHEREx to launch in February — it can do what the JWST can't - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:07:46
In late February, if all goes to plan, a new character will enter NASA's space telescope epic. It's an eggshell white, conical probe named SPHEREx, which (get ready for a mouthful) stands for Spectro… [+9595 chars]
Treating Hair Loss Could Be As Simple as Flipping a Molecular “Switch” - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:07:30
Researchers have proposed that the ability to grow long scalp hair in humans originated from an ancient molecular program that was reactivated by evolutionary factors, such as walking upright. Initia… [+5019 chars]
Ancient Ear Muscles Reactivate When We Struggle to Listen - Neuroscience News
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:07:13
Summary: Humans have vestigial ear muscles that once helped our ancestors focus on sounds. New research shows these muscles still activate when we strain to hear in noisy environments. Scientists use… [+7811 chars]
Strange object discovered in space should never have been there - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:06:57
It began as a curious blip in radio data, something that looked a lot like a known pulsar yet behaved in ways that seemed counterintuitive. Researchers were intrigued by the odd timing of its signals… [+5933 chars]
There's a small chance an asteroid could hit Earth within the next decade, says NASA - ABC News
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:06:40
NASA's Juno spacecraft watches most powerful volcanic event ever seen on Jupiter's moon Io - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:06:25
Even for Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanic body in the solar system, a recent volcanic event witnessed by NASA's Juno spacecraft takes the biscuit.
The event was just one eruption centralized in … [+4832 chars]
There's Still Time to Spot Six Planets in a Spectacular Planet Parade This Week - CNET
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:06:08
2025 is starting off with a bang for skygazers, with a planet parade now visible in the night sky. A planet parade is when several of our solar system's planets are visible in the night sky at the sa… [+6107 chars]
Private Blue Ghost moon lander sees gorgeous lunar eclipse from Earth orbit (video) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:05:50
Blue Ghost, the "little lander" from Firefly Aerospace that's headed to the moon, has captured the littlest lunar eclipse ever (as well as our hearts).
Firefly contracted SpaceX to launch the compan… [+3942 chars]
Unlocking the Universe’s Dark Ages: How a Quasar’s Wild Flicker Could Change Cosmic History - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-02 06:05:34
Scientists have found an ancient quasar with an energetic jet, revealing new insights into how black holes grew in the early universe and their potential link to cosmic reionization. Credit: AI-gener… [+4702 chars]
“Wild” Theory Behind Who—or What—Dug These Mysterious Ancient Amazon Caves - The Debrief
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:09:13
A new theory proposed by researchers suggests that a series of mysterious ancient Amazon caves were not created by ancient humans as previously thought, but instead may have been dug out of the Earth… [+7765 chars]
Foust Forward | ESA navigates its uncertain future with NASA - SpaceNews
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:08:59
Donald Trump didnt wait to return to the White House before he started to shake up foreign policy. In the weeks leading up to his second inauguration, Trump proposed reclaiming the Panama Canal, acqu… [+4126 chars]
Ominous and Helmeted, New Species of Giant Deep-Sea Crustacean Named After Darth Vader - Good News Network
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:08:46
A pair of Bathynomus vaderi purchased from the fish market – credit: Rene Ong
Though recently gaining the limelight as a superior alternative to lobster tail, a species of giant isopod is making hea… [+2222 chars]
Ice doesn't stick to polar bear fur - but why? - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:08:32
In the frozen expanse of the Arctic, polar bears glide effortlessly across ice and plunge into sub-zero waters – yet their fur is remarkably free of frost.
For years, scientists have wondered: How … [+4545 chars]
Bizarre features on Mars are caused by carbon dioxide geysers - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:08:19
Though it's a cold, dead planet, Mars still has its own natural beauty about it. This image shows us something we'll never see on Earth.
Mars has only a thin, tenuous atmosphere, and most of it (95%… [+2961 chars]
Astronomers Call for Global Ban on Space Advertising Before It’s Too Late - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:08:05
Astronomers are calling for a global ban on space advertising, in hopes that the issue can be nipped in the bud amid a period of rapid commercialization and privatization in spaceflight.
In a statem… [+5256 chars]
Watch Earth and space in 4K with new 24/7 livestream from ISS (video) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:07:51
Cameras are officially rolling! Or, in this case, streaming.
SpaceTV-1, a set of Ultra High Definition 4k cameras from space streaming company Sen, was delivered to the International Space Station (… [+2604 chars]
Astronauts Are Going Blind in Space? Scientists Sound the Alarm! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:07:36
For decades, astronauts have been exploring the vast expanse of space, conducting research, and preparing for humanitys next giant leapMars. But as space agencies gear up for long-duration missions, … [+4047 chars]
Weird new dinosaur with exceptionally long hands discovered in Mexico - BBC Discover Wildlife
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:07:22
A strange, exciting new dinosaur belonging to the ostrich mimic or ornithomimid family has been named from Mexico. It hints at an unexpected diversity of Mexican ostrich mimics and adds to our knowle… [+3389 chars]
66-million-year-old fossilized vomit gives clues to prehistoric diets - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:07:08
Imagine going out for a quiet stroll and unexpectedly uncovering the remnants of a prehistoric meal – one that dates back 66 million years – buried beneath layers of ancient rock.
This is exactly wh… [+4096 chars]
Newly discovered near-Earth asteroid isn't an asteroid at all — it's Elon Musk's trashed Tesla - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:06:54
Astronomers have been left red-faced after announcing the discovery of a new near-Earth asteroid — only to realize that the supposed space rock was the remains of Elon Musk's cherry-red Tesla Roadste… [+3869 chars]
Mass Retirement? SpaceX Spotted Deorbiting Dozens of Starlink Satellites - PCMag
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:06:41
Scientists Warn: Ancient Oceanic Plate Is Breaking Apart Beneath Eurasia and Arabia - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:06:26
Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, a monumental geological event is unfolding. Scientists from the University of Göttingen have discovered that the Neotethys oceanic plate, once the ocean floor betwee… [+6312 chars]
SpaceX Falcon 9 DigitalGlobe 3 WorldView Legion 5 & 6 - Kennedy Space Center
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:06:13
Ancient DNA analyses bring to life the 11,000-year intertwined genomic history of sheep and humans - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:05:59
Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years. As well as meat, their domestication led to humans being nourished by their protein-rich milk and clothed by warm, water-resi… [+4992 chars]
First steps taken toward developing interstellar lightsails - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:05:45
The idea of traveling through interstellar space using spacecraft propelled by ultrathin sails may sound like the stuff of sci-fi novels. But in fact, a program started in 2016 by Stephen Hawking and… [+7137 chars]
Historic Leap: MIT Physicists Measure Quantum Geometry for First Time - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:05:32
MIT physicists have directly measured the quantum geometry of electrons in solids for the first time, unlocking new insights into quantum materials. This breakthrough, achieved with ARPES, could adva… [+6191 chars]
Mars was hot then cold then hot again. Could life have really survived there? - Space.com
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:05:18
New research suggests that temperatures on ancient Mars may have fluctuated between hot and cold periods through a relatively short period during its lifetime of billions of years. But these hot and … [+4119 chars]
NASA finds a planet disintegrating faster than astronomers thought possible - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-02-01 06:05:05
Every object in the universe is on a countdown. Planets take shape, orbit their stars and, in some cases, break apart completely. One small planet, locked in a dangerously close orbit, is falling apa… [+5515 chars]
Amateur fossil hunter finds 66-million-year-old animal vomit - CNN
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:10:45
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An amateur fossil hunter has uncovered a piece of anim… [+1461 chars]
Scientists Found Mysterious Sources of ‘Killer Electrons’ 100,000 Miles Away from Earth - Yahoo! Voices
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:10:30
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- Thought to be caused by plasma instabilities, chorus waveswhich can propel electrons to deadly … [+3896 chars]
The More You Look At This Optical Illusion, the Bigger It Gets: Scientists Finally Reveals Its Secret! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:10:13
Youve probably seen this mind-bending image before: a blurry black oval that seems to expand right before your eyes, as if you’re being sucked into an endless void. Hypnosis? Magic? Nopeit’s an optic… [+2508 chars]
Ocean warming broke records for 450 straight days - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:09:38
Over the past four decades, the rate at which global oceans absorb heat has surged dramatically. A recent study reveals that ocean warming rates have quadrupled since the late 1980s.
During that ea… [+5706 chars]
AI Reveals How Asteroids Brought Life’s Building Blocks to Ceres - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:08:59
Surface of dwarf planet Ceres. The sites of organic material are shown as or in red boxes. The vast majority of sites are found near the Ernutet crater in the northern hemisphere. Credit: MPS
Ceres,… [+6574 chars]
The Fastest Object Ever Built Is “Touching” the Sun—Flying Through Hell at 700,000 km/h - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:08:42
In 2018, after six decades of dreaming, a revolutionary spacecraft launched on a mission unlike any before: to dive into the searing embrace of the Sun and unlock the secrets of our star. The Parker … [+3943 chars]
January new moon 2025: The young moon visits Venus and Saturn - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:08:27
The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days later a young moon will pass near Saturn
and near Venus as they cluster t… [+11325 chars]
NASA Jet Propulsion Lab opens doors after LA fires, helps firefighter helicopters refuel - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:08:11
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL) began resuming normal operations this week after major wildfires that have been causing widespread devastation
across Southern California since early Januar… [+4462 chars]
Kilauea, Mauna Loa Volcanoes Share Magma Source From Hawaiian Plume - Big Island Video News
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:07:54
Sunrise at the summit of Klauea on January 28, followoing the start of Episode 7 in the ongoing Halemaumau eruption. This USGS photograph is from the KWcam, which is located on the west caldera rim a… [+3187 chars]
Chinese astronauts make rocket fuel and oxygen in space using 1st-of-its kind 'artificial photosynthesis - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:07:38
Chinese astronauts have just created rocket fuel and oxygen in space using a new type of "artificial photosynthesis." The breakthrough technology, which used fairly basic equipment and minimal energy… [+3768 chars]
NASA’s Juno Mission Detects Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Ever Seen on Io - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:07:22
NASAs Juno mission has captured the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded on Io, Jupiters highly active moon. Even by Ios extreme standardswhere more than 400 volcanoes constantly reshape its… [+6734 chars]
Mice With Two Dads Have Been Created Using CRISPR - Slashdot
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:07:06
You forgot the good part:
(d) “Female” means a person belonging, at conception, to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell.
(e) “Male” means a person belonging, at conception, to the sex … [+305 chars]
NASA finds building blocks for life in the Bennu asteroid sample - The Verge
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:06:51
Studies of the sample reveal amino acids that life on Earth uses to make proteins plus evidence of water.
Studies of the sample reveal amino acids that life on Earth uses to make proteins plus evide… [+2095 chars]
Watch a SpaceX rocket launch the next-gen SpainSat NG 1 satellite into orbit tonight - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:06:35
Editor's note: This article was updated to reflect the launch of Falcon 9 and successful deployment of the mission payload Jan. 29, at 9:05 p.m. ET (0205 GMT Jan. 30).
SpaceX has launched the next-… [+2553 chars]
The oceanic plate between Arabian and Eurasian continental plates is breaking away - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:06:20
An international research team led by the University of Göttingen has investigated the influence of the forces exerted by the Zagros Mountains in the Kurdistan region of Iraq on how much the surface … [+3535 chars]
'City-killer' asteroid has a 1-in-83 chance of smashing into Earth in 2032, NASA says - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:06:04
NASA scientists have just spotted a hunk of space rock that could smack into Earth in 2032. And while it's unlikely to wipe out humanity, it could take out a city.
The asteroid
, dubbed 2024 YR4, w… [+2121 chars]
Trump asks Elon Musk to return 2 Starliner astronauts from the ISS for NASA — but they already have a SpaceX ride home - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:05:48
Well, this is something of a head-scratcher.
On Tuesday evening (Jan. 28), President Donald Trump announced that he has another task for SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, who is already leading a co… [+4723 chars]
Mile-long underwater volcano could erupt off West Coast this year, scientists say - ABC News
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:05:32
NASA Discovers Mysterious Temporary Island in the Caspian Sea! - Glass Almanac
Posted at 2025-01-31 06:05:17
The Caspian Sea, currently facing threats, has been in the news for a different reason: the emergence and subsequent disappearance of an island due to the activity of an underwater mud volcano. NASA,… [+2280 chars]
Paraprofessional accused of abusing autistic students at local school - Villages-News
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:09:17
A paraprofessional has been accused of abusing autistic students at a local school.
Deborah Michelle Rand, 54, of Belleview, was arrested Monday following allegations raised by a kindergarten teache… [+801 chars]
A Linguistic Pattern Found in the Mysterious Mathematics of Physical Equations - Glass Almanac
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:09:01
Mathematics and physics have long been regarded as the ultimate languages of the universe, but what if their structure resembles something much closer to home: our spoken and written languages? A rec… [+5299 chars]
Forgotten Fossil Reveals Shocking Truth About 45-Million-Year-Old Giant Bird! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:08:46
In a remarkable twist of fate, a 45-million-year-old fossil long forgotten in a German museum collection has emerged as a groundbreaking discovery. This fossil, misidentified for decades, has been re… [+3979 chars]
Vicuñas transform barren landscapes with their dung - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:08:30
Glaciers worldwide are shrinking due to rising temperatures, reshaping landscapes and posing serious challenges for the organisms that inhabit them. Yet in the lofty reaches of the Andes Mountains, a… [+5840 chars]
Mouse with two fathers survives to adulthood, marking scientific milestone - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:08:13
A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mousea mouse with two male parentsthat lived until adulthood.
Their results, published o… [+4697 chars]
NASA Juno Mission Spots Most Powerful Volcanic Activity on Io to Date - NASA
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:07:58
Even by the standards of Io, the most volcanic celestial body in the solar system, recent events observed on the Jovian moon are extreme.
Scientists with NASAs Juno mission have discovered a volcani… [+5315 chars]
An overlooked nuclear force helps keep matter stable, study reveals - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:07:41
Researchers from Kyushu University, Japan have revealed how a special type of force within an atom's nucleus, known as the three-nucleon force, impacts nuclear stability. The study, published in Phys… [+6768 chars]
Large magma bodies found beneath dormant volcanoes, surprising scientists - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:07:24
New Cornell University led-research challenges the long-standing belief that active volcanoes have large magma bodies that are expelled during eruptions and then dissipate over time as the volcanoes … [+2836 chars]
Newly discovered super-Earth orbits in and out of its star's habitable zone. Could life survive its extreme climate? - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:07:08
A super-Earth planet that dips in and out of its star's habitable zone has been discovered just 19.7 light-years away.
The planet, known as HD 20794d, gets farther out from its star than Mars is fro… [+5942 chars]
Astronomers discover 196-foot asteroid with 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032 - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:06:53
A newly discovered asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, has a 1-in-83 chance of striking Earth in December of 2032. The asteroid is estimated to be 196 feet (60 meters) wide, and it is currently 27 million… [+6465 chars]
ESA enlists Thales Alenia Space for mission to Venus - SpaceNews
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:06:37
TAMPA, Fla. The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Thales Alenia Space a contract worth a total 367 million ($383 million) to lead the development of EnVision, a satellite slated to launch in No… [+3055 chars]
A Mite’s Leap Of Electric Faith Into A Hummingbird Nostril - Defector
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:06:21
The milky specks known as hummingbird mites are among the most skilled hitchhikers in the world. They live their lives inside flowers and inflorescences, where they feed on nectar and pollen, mate, a… [+8491 chars]
Asteroid flying close to Earth turns out to be douchebag's car - Boing Boing
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:06:05
Earlier this month, astronomers at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics reported discovery of an asteroid passing Earth as as 150,000 miles away. A citizen scientist first noticed the object t… [+1375 chars]
Recreating the Big Bang: Tiny Collisions Reveal Droplets of the Universe’s First Matter - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:05:50
Particles of light emitted from collisions of deuterons with gold ions provide direct evidence that energetic jets get ‘stuck’ — a key signature of quark-gluon plasma. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: Sci… [+15271 chars]
"Dark oxygen" discovery upends centuries of scientific beliefs, textbooks to be rewritten - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:05:34
Scientists recently reported an unexpected deep-sea development in the Pacific: certain metallic rocks seem to be making oxygen in the dark, without light or sunshine, at the bottom of the ocean.
Th… [+5244 chars]
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander snaps its 1st photos of the moon (images) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:05:19
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost moon lander has snapped its first photos of its distant target.
On Monday (Jan. 27), Texas-based Firefly released two photos of the moon that Blue Ghost captured from … [+2905 chars]
Long space missions harm astronauts' eyes and vision, casting doubt on travel to Mars - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:05:03
Microgravity has deep and surprising effects on the human body, particularly on the eyes and vision of astronauts.
Long-duration space travel has been linked to changes in ocular health that astrona… [+4855 chars]
Space Force projects ULA to outpace SpaceX in 2025 national security missions - SpaceNews
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:04:48
ORLANDO, Fla. The U.S. Space Force is projecting 11 national security launches aboard United Launch Alliances (ULA) Vulcan rocket in 2025, contingent on the rocket receiving final certification, offi… [+2732 chars]
Fossilized vomit found in Denmark dates back 66 million years — prehistoric puke hailed as national treasure - New York Post
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:04:32
Something smells rotten in the state of Denmark.
Or, rather, it did 66 million years ago, Danish scientists say, announcing the recent discovery of very old shark vomit on the country’s Cliffs of St… [+2119 chars]
Trump asks Musk to ‘go get’ NASA astronauts stuck in space - The Hill
Posted at 2025-01-30 06:04:17
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President Trump said Tuesday that he “asked Elon Musk and @SpaceX to ‘go get’ the 2 brave astronauts who have been virtually abandoned in space.”
“I have just asked Elon Musk and @S… [+1584 chars]
We may finally know what causes Mars' gigantic, planet-wide dust storms - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:07:16
Monstrous dust storms often ravage Mars
, engulfing the Red Planet for months. Now, a new study suggests these global storms may be related to a peculiar energy imbalance recently discovered across … [+4936 chars]
JWST Just Changed Everything We Know About The Interstellar Medium—See The Pictures! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:07:00
The intricate swirls and striations of interstellar dust have been revealed in stunning detail thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Capturing the light echoes from a supernova explosion o… [+4151 chars]
SpaceX launching 21 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida today - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:06:44
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast today (Jan. 27).
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink spacecraft, including 13 with direct-to-cellphone… [+1708 chars]
Experiments corroborate theory about how Titan maintains its atmosphere - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:06:28
Southwest Research Institute partnered with the Carnegie Institution for Science to perform laboratory experiments to better understand how Saturn's moon Titan can maintain its unique nitrogen-rich a… [+3101 chars]
Looming Budget Cuts Threaten Webb Telescope’s Groundbreaking Science - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:06:12
The Webb Space Telescope mission is threatenednot by anything in the desolate outskirts of the Sun, but by potential budget cuts.
Webb is performing better than expected, astronomers say, but reduce… [+3106 chars]
Woolly Mammoth Could Walk the Earth Again—Here’s How Scientists Are Making It Happen! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:05:57
A biotechnology company is taking on one of the most audacious challenges in modern science: bringing long-extinct species like the woolly mammoth and dodo back to life. Colossal Biosciences, based i… [+5413 chars]
Sen unveils 4K livestream of Earth and space station docking port - SpaceNews
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:05:41
SAN FRANCISCO London-based Sen unveiled an ultra-high resolution livestream Jan. 27 from space.
This livestream represents the launch of the business, Charles Black, Sen founder and CEO, told SpaceN… [+1831 chars]
What If a Super-Earth Existed in Our Solar System? - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:05:25
Our solar system, a cosmic ballet of planets held together by gravity and inertia, is uniquely structured compared to many other systems we observe in the universe. A notable difference is the absenc… [+4639 chars]
Earth’s recent ‘mini-moon’ may be an actual piece of the moon, astronomers say - CNN
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:05:08
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
A small space rock that lingered near Earth last year … [+7660 chars]
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the ISS: How to spot the space station from Alabama - AL.com
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:04:52
Starting tonight, north Alabamians will have 10 opportunities to catch a glimpse of the International Space Station.
According to a chart posted on NASAs Spot the Station webpage, the best chances o… [+1566 chars]
Black Holes Can Cook for Themselves, Chandra Study Shows - NASA
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:04:27
Astronomers have taken a crucial step in showing that the most massive black holes in the universe can create their own meals. Data from NASAs Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Very Large Telescope (… [+4934 chars]
Dopamine Clock May Drive Bipolar Mood Swings - Neuroscience News
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:03:42
Summary: New research suggests that mood swings in bipolar disorder are regulated by two clocks: the bodys 24-hour circadian rhythm and a dopamine-based clock that influences alertness. When these cl… [+4569 chars]
James Webb Space Telescope finds supermassive black holes that seem impossibly large - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:03:25
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered distant, overly massive supermassive black holes in the early universe. The black holes seem way too massive compared to the m… [+8284 chars]
Dwarf planet Ceres may have received organic material from space objects - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:03:09
The organic material found in a few areas on the surface of dwarf planet Ceres is probably of exogenic origin. Impacting asteroids from the outer asteroid belt may have brought it with them.
In the … [+6512 chars]
Ingenuity measurements reveal surprising wind speeds on Mars - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:02:52
One of my gripes with "The Martian" movie was the depiction of the winds on Mars. The lower air density means that the sort of high speed winds we might experience on Earth carry far less of an impac… [+4007 chars]
Listen to The Eerie 'Sounds' From A Black Hole, Captured by NASA - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:02:34
NASA created a haunting audio clip of sound waves rippling out of a supermassive black hole, located 250 million light-years away.
The black hole is at the center of the Perseus cluster of galaxies,… [+4304 chars]
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has non-zero odds of hitting Earth - EarthSky
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:02:17
Artist’s illustration of an asteroid approaching Earth. The ATLAS telescope discovered an asteroid on December 25, 2024, that – as of January 27, 2025 – has 1-in-83 odds of hitting Earth in 2032. Rea… [+5486 chars]
Advanced radio telescope technology 'sifts' space for mysteries - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:02:01
The first trial of an Australian-developed technology has detected mysterious objects by sifting through signals from space like sand on a beach.
Astronomers and engineers at CSIRO, Australia's nati… [+3851 chars]
Earth's Crust May Be Peeling Away Deep Beneath California - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:01:45
Like a moth in a cocoon, the metamorphosis of Earth's crust from molten goop to solid land is hidden from view, leaving scientists to guess at how the eons-long process unfolds.
Using nearly four de… [+3650 chars]
The Mysterious First Dinosaurs Could Be Buried Beneath the Amazon Rainforest, According to Scientists - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-29 06:01:28
Nyasasaurus could be the earliest known dinosaur, or else a close relative of early dinosaurs. Credit: Mark Witton/The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London
New research suggests that the e… [+5268 chars]
New dinosaur species emerges from pre-WWII fossil photos - The Washington Post
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:10:34
Scientists have identified a previously unknown dinosaur species from an unlikely source: photographs of fossils destroyed during the Allied bombing of Munich in World War II.
Researchers announced … [+2317 chars]
Kept in Captivity for 20 Years, This 4-Foot Predator Is Now a Newly Discovered Species - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:10:18
A decades-old mystery surrounding an olive-colored predator kept in captivity for nearly 20 years has led to the identification of a new species of snake in Ethiopia. Scientists Jakob Hallermann and … [+2579 chars]
A NorCal town's hidden role in solving an astronomical mystery - SFGATE
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:10:02
Over 300 years ago, Sir Isaac Newton observed an odd, inexplicable wobble in Earths rotation, sparking his curiosity. In 1891, American businessman-turned-astronomer Seth Carlo Chandler identified th… [+8545 chars]
The AMOC is slowing, it’s stable, it’s slowing, no, yes, … - RealClimate
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:09:47
There’s been a bit of media whiplash on the issue of AMOC slowing lately – ranging from the AMOC being “on the brink of collapse” to it being “more stable than previously thought”. AMOC, of course, r… [+9521 chars]
“Gigantic Leap” For Chinese Space Program! Astronauts Claim Massive Breakthrough In Artificial Photosynthesis - EurAsian Times
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:09:31
In a major milestone that can go a long way in sustaining long-term life in space, the astronauts of the youngest space station in the world, the Chinese Tiangong, successfully conducted experimental… [+5927 chars]
Strange Signal Coming From Dead Galaxy, Scientists Say - Futurism
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:09:16
This makes no sense.
Radio Star
Astronomers say they've detected a mysterious type of signal known as a fast radio burst coming from an ancient, dead galaxy billions of light years away. Figurative… [+2887 chars]
14-year-old Noida boy discovers an asteroid, NASA’s reaction will amaze you - The Times of India
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:09:00
8 famous quotes from the books of Chinese-American author Ana Huang
Supersonic winds blow at 33,000 km/h in space around the planet WASP-127b - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:08:44
Out in the vastness of space, exoplanets are keeping scientists on their toes with all sorts of wild and extreme traits. One such intriguing world is WASP-127b. It’s not just its massive size that gr… [+3526 chars]
US military practices rescuing astronauts from the sea (photos) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:08:29
A U.S. military joint task force did some training recently off the Florida coast to help with astronaut splashdowns.
"Space travel is expected to increase
, so the search and rescue alert is going… [+3596 chars]
Many alpha male primates sacrifice good health for power - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:08:13
We often admire the alpha males of the world – think of a lion ruling his pride, a CEO commanding a boardroom, or a wolf leading his pack. These males have dominance, respect, and the first pick of r… [+5393 chars]
Scientists Find Signs of Life Deep Inside the Earth - Futurism
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:07:57
Deep, deep underground.
Little Friends
We've heard of underground parties, but this is ridiculous. A new study by an international team of researchers has uncovered troves of microbes thriving in t… [+2392 chars]
Scientists Unearthed an Unknown Creature with 24 Eyes While Checking the Quality of the Water in a Nature Reserve - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:07:40
In a jaw-dropping twist straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster, scientists have stumbled upon a creature so bizarre it defies everything we thought we knew about nature. A venomous jellyfish with 24 ey… [+2692 chars]
Fossils found in China may add a new branch to the human family tree - CNN
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:07:09
Editors note: A version of this story appeared in CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here.
The story of how humans evolved is a long and winding one and… [+5353 chars]
Where did dinosaurs come from? Scientists say they figured it out - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:06:54
The story of how dinosaurs came to rule our planet has captivated scientists and the public alike for generations. Now, an intriguing new study on fossils suggests we might be looking in the wrong pl… [+6876 chars]
Man Narrowly Escapes Meteorite Strike: ‘It Probably Would’ve Have Ripped Me in Half!’ - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:06:38
A meteorite hurtling at over 125 mph (201.17 km/h) narrowly avoided striking a Canadian homeowner, creating an extraordinary scene captured on video. The event, which took place in Charlottetown, Pri… [+3654 chars]
Space Robotics Leader Says Humans Will Soon Join Robots On Moon, Mars - Forbes
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:06:22
Colossal super-rockets being produced by billionaires Elon Musk snd Jeff Bezos are set to carry ... [+] astronauts across the heavens in a new "Golden Age of Space Exploration" (Photo by NASA via Get… [+11245 chars]
The First Monster Black Hole Ever Imaged Is Changing Before Our Eyes - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-28 06:06:05
A groundbreaking reanalysis of the M87 galaxy’s supermassive black hole, M87*, unveils intriguing new insights into the structure and behavior of its plasma environment. Credit: EHT collaboration
Fi… [+11975 chars]
NASA’s big idea: Mars in 45 days? - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:11:24
NASA is shaking things up with a daring plan to drastically cut down the time it takes to get to Mars. They’re working on a nuclear-powered spacecraft that could make the trip in just 45 days. This b… [+3445 chars]
Quantum physics discovery: Light travels through both space and time - The Brighter Side of News
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:10:52
Physicists from Imperial College London have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in quantum physics by reimagining the classic double-slit experimentthis time in the dimension of time.
Led by Profe… [+6176 chars]
Giant phantom jelly: The 33-foot-long ocean giant that has babies out of its mouth - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:10:36
Name: Giant phantom jelly (Stygiomedusa gigantea)
Where it lives: Every ocean except the Arctic Ocean
What it eats: Plankton and small fish
Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secret… [+2755 chars]
How did dinosaurs mate, have sex, and reproduce? Fossil evidence offers some clues - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:10:21
Dinosaurs left behind fossilized bones and footprints that offer vivid glimpses into their everyday survival. Paleontologists can infer their diets, estimate their sizes, and even figure out how quic… [+5374 chars]
14-year-old Noida boy discovers an asteroid, NASA lets him name it - ThePrint
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:10:05
New Delhi: An asteroid in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter will carry a name given by a Class 9 student from Noida. After all, hes the one who discovered it.
Daksh Malik of Shiv Nada… [+4149 chars]
An ‘alien visitor’ might have warped our solar system, study claims - BGR
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:09:49
Greenland’s Crystal Blue Lakes Turn Brown, Triggering Carbon Dioxide Surge in a Dire Climate Warning - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:09:33
Greenland’s once-pristine blue lakes, long considered a symbol of Arctic beauty and ecological stability, have undergone a shocking transformation. Driven by record-breaking heatwaves and intense rai… [+6876 chars]
Scientists discover pristine ancient forest frozen in time in Rocky Mountains - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:09:16
Melting ice high up in the Rocky Mountains has revealed an impeccably preserved forest, frozen in time for thousands of years.
Beartooth Plateau
, which sits at an altitude of over 10,000 feet (3,0… [+3627 chars]
Northern Lights Forecast: Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Aurora Borealis To These States Tonight - Forbes
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:09:00
The effects of a coronal mass ejectiona bubble of plasma that bursts from the suns surfacewill likely impact Earths magnetic field on Saturday, bringing the northern lights to several northern U.S. s… [+3197 chars]
A recent fast radio burst calls into question what astronomers believed they knew - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:08:45
Astronomer Calvin Leung was excited last summer to crunch data from a newly commissioned radio telescope to precisely pinpoint the origin of repeated bursts of intense radio wavesso-called fast radio… [+6141 chars]
Shape of electrons is revealed for the first time through big advance in quantum physics - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:08:29
For the first time, researchers have measured the shape of an electron as it moves through a solid. This achievement could open a new way of looking at how electrons behave inside different materials… [+5901 chars]
Time-lapse of 1st black hole ever imaged reveals how matter swirls around it - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:08:13
How much does a black hole change in a year? Scientists may now have an idea, after taking a fresh look at the first-ever black hole to be imaged
— the supermassive black hole M87*, , which resides… [+2782 chars]
Alarming Antarctic Melt Accelerates, Posing a Grave Threat to Global Sea Levels - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:07:57
The Amery Ice Shelf in East Antarctica, one of the continents largest and most critical ice formations, is experiencing unprecedented and rapid melting at an alarming pace. Recent satellite observati… [+5898 chars]
Researchers found a bacteria that eats forever chemicals and their toxic waste - BGR
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:07:41
NASA Curiosity rover finds proof pointing toward a habitable Mars - Chron
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:07:23
NASA's Curiosity rover has found evidence that conditions on the planet Mars may have been hospitable for life.
Heritage Images/Getty Images
It has been a trying time for NASA, what with astronauts… [+2452 chars]
Astronomers Capture Mysterious 'Chorus Waves' Emerging From Deep Space - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:07:07
An international team of astronomers has detected mysterious chirping signals in an unexpected region of space, raising major questions about how they're created.
Known as chorus waves, these signal… [+2809 chars]
Unlocking the Dark Universe With a Mysterious Fifth Force - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:06:52
During particle collisions, hadrons split into quarks and bosons. Credit: University of Oregon
Researchers hypothesize a fifth force of nature that could explain the intricate relationship between d… [+3143 chars]
JWST facing potential cuts to its operational budget - SpaceNews
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:06:36
WASHINGTON While the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to exceed astronomers expectations, a potential funding shortfall could reduce the telescopes effectiveness as soon as this fall.
Off… [+3698 chars]
Here’s the Species That Would Dominate the Planet if Humanity Went Extinct, According to a Scientist - farmingdale-observer.com
Posted at 2025-01-27 06:06:19
In the realm of scientific speculation, researchers often ponder the fate of Earth without human influence. Among these thinkers, Tim Coulson, a distinguished professor at Oxford University, proposes… [+4191 chars]
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on 11th Falcon 9 rocket of 2025 (video) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:11:41
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from California's central coast today (Jan. 24).
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink craft lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force… [+1626 chars]
Up to 7 planets align in night sky, wowing skygazers in January and February - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:11:26
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
According to NASA
, these multi-planet views aren't "super rare," but they don… [+1511 chars]
Unexpected Findings: Scientists Reveal the Milky Way Is a Cosmic Outlier - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:11:10
The SAGA Survey’s extensive research across 101 galaxies similar to the Milky Way shows our galaxy may not be as typical as once thought, with significant implications for our understanding of dark m… [+7855 chars]
The universe is unknowable from within it - IAI
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:10:55
Humanitys search for a theory of everything is one of the motivating forces behind the whole scientific endeavour. But is it possible for an observer within the universe to know everything about the … [+1170 chars]
The 1st monster black hole ever imaged has messy eating habits - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:10:39
It may have been the first black hole imaged by humanity, but the eating habits of the supermassive black hole M87* aren't pretty.
That is what astronomers discovered when assessing turbulence in th… [+4696 chars]
Astronauts' eyes weaken during long space missions, raising concerns for Mars travel - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:10:22
The low levels of gravity (microgravity) in space cause significant changes in astronauts' eyes and vision after six to 12 months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), according to a study pu… [+4334 chars]
Warning lights: Flickering "loops" appear on the Sun before it erupts - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:10:07
Solar flares are fierce flashes of plasma erupting from the Sun, releasing jets and loops of charged particles into space – a breathtaking cosmic phenomenon.
But as awe-inspiring as these solar erup… [+5806 chars]
Earth’s Mini-Moon Mystery Solved: It’s a Chunk of the Moon - Gizmodo
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:09:51
For a brief, but exciting, time last year, Earth had two moons. A small asteroid lingered close to our planet in its orbit around the Sun, temporarily caught by Earth’s gravity to become a far away m… [+3211 chars]
Coral bleaching has reached 'catastrophic' levels on the Great Barrier Reef - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:09:36
Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the worlds greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australias Great Barrier Reef reaching catastrophic levels, a new study has found… [+4357 chars]
Catastrophic tipping point in Greenland reached as crystal blue lakes turn brown, belch out carbon dioxide - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:09:19
Thousands of Greenland's crystal-clear blue lakes have turned a murky brown thanks to global warming — and the worst part is that they've started emitting carbon dioxide.
Record heat and rain in 202… [+3616 chars]
This Frog Is In Its Belly Flop Era - Defector
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:09:03
If you are light enough, the water's surface is just another place to stretch your legs. The animal kingdom abounds with water-walkers: water striders perch atop ponds with thin legs held aloft with … [+8174 chars]
Dark Stars Discovered: The Cosmic Mystery That Could Rewrite Astronomy - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:08:47
In an extraordinary breakthrough, scientists may have discovered evidence of dark stars, theoretical celestial objects unlike anything previously observed. These mysterious entities, identified throu… [+7276 chars]
Astronomers spot bizarre icy balls in space that are unlike anything seen before - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:08:31
Astronomers have spotted a mysterious pair of icy balls in a remote region of the Milky Way, and they're unlike anything they've ever seen before.
The peculiar objects appear in the same region of t… [+2389 chars]
Spacecraft headed to the moon captures amazing new view of Earth - MLive.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:08:14
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) A private U.S. spacecraft bound for the moon has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight.
Still circling Earth, Firef… [+1110 chars]
When and where to see the northern lights after the latest solar storm - ABC News
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:07:58
Continent-sized 'islands' found inside Earth are 100 times taller than Mount Everest - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:07:42
Scientists have discovered two continent-sized regions hidden deep within Earth’s mantle, referred to in a recent study as “islands.” Research from Utrecht University reveals that these regions are n… [+5234 chars]
Revolutionary Microscopy Unlocks the Secrets of Quantum Entanglement - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:07:26
Researchers have unlocked a way to visualize quantum entanglement through ‘entanglement microscopy.’
Scientists have developed ‘entanglement microscopy,’ a technique that maps quantum entanglement a… [+6164 chars]
Main cause of sunburn is finally identified, and it's time to rewrite the textbooks - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:07:11
Sunburn is painful skin damage that we’ve all experienced after spending a bit too much time outdoors without protection from UV rays.
Whether it’s from a lazy beach day or an exhilarating hike, th… [+5851 chars]
Thousands of dead fish wash ashore in Milton, raising ecosystem and removal concerns - WEAR
Posted at 2025-01-26 06:06:55
MILTON, Fla. -- The freezing temperatures have created a scene in a Milton neighborhood. Thousands of dead mullet are washing ashore.
Homeowners have several questions. Like, how will this impact th… [+2597 chars]
Where did dinosaurs first evolve? Scientists have an answer - Yahoo! Voices
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:11:20
By Will Dunham
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dinosaurs long dominated Earth's land ecosystems with a multitude of forms including plant-eating giants like Argentinosaurus, meat-eating brutes like Tyrannosa… [+4872 chars]
China Just Solved the Biggest Problem in Space Travel—And It’s Straight Out of Sci-Fi! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:11:04
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have completed a groundbreaking milestone by demonstrating artificial photosynthesis technology in orbit. This innovative process, which mimics na… [+4212 chars]
Potentially deadly 'chirping waves' detected in baffling location near Earth, and scientists are stumped - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:10:48
Scientists have detected strange chirping waves — which resemble the dawn chorus of birds — thousands of miles from Earth, and they could pose big problems for future spaceflight.
Chorus waves, name… [+3533 chars]
NASA’s Plan To Grow Plants On Mars - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:10:30
Space exploration has always been about solving extraordinary challenges. Among these, ensuring astronauts’ health and sustainability on long-term missions has emerged as a critical focus. NASA’s inn… [+4745 chars]
Scientists Unveil Third Form of Magnetism That Could Revolutionize Superconductivity - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:10:14
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of Nottingham have uncovered a new class of magnetism called altermagnetism. Published in Nature, this discovery bridges the gap between two w… [+5874 chars]
Getting To Mars Quickly With Nuclear Electric Propulsion - Universe Today
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:09:58
A spacecraft takes between about seven and nine months to reach Mars. The time depends on the spacecraft and the distance between the two planets, which changes as they follow their orbits around the… [+5700 chars]
Rocket Lab Powers Firefly's Blue Ghost 1 Mission to the Moon - Yahoo Finance
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:09:43
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB, Financials) announced its role in supporting Firefly Aerospaces Blue Ghost Mission 1, a lunar lander initiative under NASAs Commercial Lunar Payload Services program.
Starting … [+1456 chars]
Scientists baffled after discovering secret mountains on Earth 100 times taller than Everest - LADbible
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:09:26
Scientists have made a puzzling discovery to do with the Earth's geology.
When you think of the highest peak in the world, you instantly think of Mount Everest in the Himalayas, standing at over 8,8… [+3599 chars]
The Problem With Sending People to Mars - Greek Reporter
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:09:11
A manned mission to Mars was always going to be complex. However, recent research has found the biggest threat to sending people to Mars is space radiation. Credit: Kevin Gill – CC BY 2.0/Flickr
Aft… [+2788 chars]
Game of Thrones Author Co-Writes Physics Paper on Superhero Virus - Slashdot
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:08:55
And, as someone who has done his share of writing, if I watched one of my babies get run through the ringer like that by someone else, I'd probably turn my attentions elsewhere as well.
Wouldn't it … [+347 chars]
Some orchids have 'fingers' to pollinate themselves - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:08:39
For 130 years, the enigmatic nature of the orchid Stigmatodactylus sikokianus puzzled scientists and botanists alike.
Named in 1889 by renowned Japanese botanist MAKINO Tomitaro, the fungus-consumin… [+4892 chars]
Cosmological data suggest the universe has become 'messier and more complicated' - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:08:24
Across cosmic history, powerful forces have acted on matter, reshaping the universe into an increasingly complex web of structures. Now, new research led by Joshua Kim and Mathew Madhavacheril at the… [+6036 chars]
NASA awards Artemis logistics studies - SpaceNews
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:08:08
WASHINGTON NASA issued study contracts to examine logistical issues for a long-term human presence on the moon despite uncertainty that the current administration will continue to pursue the Artemis … [+3797 chars]
Auroras predicted over US this weekend as solar storm rips toward Earth - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:07:52
A powerful solar outburst is predicted to graze Earth this weekend, potentially triggering power grid disruptions and making colorful auroras visible from much of the northern U.S.
The outburst, kno… [+2635 chars]
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth - CBS News
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:07:36
Astronomers discovered supersonic winds on a giant gas planet located over 500 light-years from Earth.
In a study released Tuesday in Astronomy & Astrophysics astronomers who have been studying … [+2524 chars]
New Kind of Planet Unlike Anything in Our Solar System Discovered - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:07:19
An object we thought belonged to the most common category of planet in the galaxy has turned out to be something we've never seen before.
The exoplanet Enaiposha, or GJ 1214 b, is a hazy world orbit… [+4369 chars]
Newly Discovered Asteroid Turns Out To Be Elon Musk's Car - Outkick
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:06:45
I've got to assume that if you're an astronomer, one of the biggest things you can do is discover something. Anything. A planet, a star, a comet, a galaxy.
Some astronomers thought they had done exa… [+1575 chars]
Neolithic people in Denmark sacrificed ‘sun stones’ after climate cataclysm, scientists say - CNN
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:06:08
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
Hundreds of unusual discs unearthed in Denmark are rev… [+6511 chars]
Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base scheduled for early Friday morning - KEYT
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:05:52
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. A Falcon 9 launch carrying 23 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit is currently scheduled for Friday, Jan. 24, starting at 6:07 a.m. and lasting until … [+756 chars]
Clear evidence of liquid water, not just frozen ice, discovered on Mars - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-25 06:05:37
The existence of water on Mars has long been a subject of curiosity and debate. A recently published study presents compelling evidence of ancient “wave ripples” in rocks that were shaped by Martian … [+5232 chars]
Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis mission to the Moon will need better boots − here’s why - The Conversation Indonesia
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:08:53
The U.S.s return to the Moon with NASAs Artemis program will not be a mere stroll in the park. Instead it will be a perilous journey to a lunar location representing one of the most extreme environme… [+4030 chars]
Student project discovers superconductor with hallmark of unconventional superconductivity - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:08:36
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a new superconducting material. They combined iron, nickel, and zirconium, to create a new transition metal zirconide with different rat… [+3885 chars]
Giant Glacial Features Unearthed Under the North Sea Rewrite Ice Age History - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:08:20
Beneath the muddy depths of the North Sea, scientists have uncovered an ancient, frozen world shaped by a massive Ice Age glacier that swept across the region around 1 million years ago. Using advanc… [+5931 chars]
'Heavy' dark matter would rip our understanding of the universe apart, new research suggests - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:08:03
Dark matter can't be too heavy or it might break our best model of the universe, new research suggests.
We have an abundance of evidence that something fishy is happening in the universe. Stars orbi… [+4441 chars]
Deep beneath California's Sierra Nevada, Earth's lithosphere may be peeling away - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:07:47
The processes that form continental crust from the denser basaltic rocks of the upper mantle may make the lower lithosphere denser than the underlying mantle. One theory holds that the lower lithosph… [+2943 chars]
Scientists Uncover Zealandia: The Hidden Continent Missing for 375 Years - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:07:29
After centuries of speculation, scientists have officially confirmed the existence of Zealandia, an enormous submerged continent that was lost to history for nearly 400 years. Spanning an incredible … [+6841 chars]
Life is thriving in the subsurface depths of Earth - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:07:13
Scientists call on UN to help solve Earth's space junk problem - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:06:56
An international group of researchers is calling on the United Nations to include the protection of Earth's orbit in the U.N.'s sustainable development goals.
The researchers — led by experts from N… [+5380 chars]
'Troublesome' radio galaxy 32 times the size of Milky Way spotted - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:06:39
Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary new giant radio galaxy with plasma jets 32 times the size of our Milky Way.
Measuring 3.3 million light-years from end-to-end, the cosmic megastructure w… [+5482 chars]
Rare G3 Atlas comet lights up Adelaide skies in a once-in-160,000-year event - 7NEWS
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:06:22
Perfect weather has opened up Adelaides skies for an event of a lifetime that wont happen again for about 160,000 years.
The G3 Atlas comet is currently visible in the Southern Hemisphere as it pass… [+1786 chars]
'Our model of cosmology might be broken': New study reveals the universe is expanding too fast for physics to explain - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:06:05
The Hubble tension just got tenser — with new measurements revealing that the universe is expanding faster than our current understanding of physics can explain.
Over the past decade, cosmology has … [+4794 chars]
Scientists Confirms Ancient Biblical Battles Using Groundbreaking Magnetic Dating Technique - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:05:48
In a revolutionary new study, scientists have employed an innovative approach to validate key moments from the Bible. By using archaeomagnetic dating, a method that examines the Earth’s ancient magne… [+4614 chars]
Hubble Telescope spies newborn stars in famous Orion Nebula (photo) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:05:32
Two young stars shine bright in the dusty depths of the Orion Nebula in a new Hubble Space Telescope image.
Located about 1,300 light-years from Earth
, these young stars, also known as protostars,… [+3008 chars]
Second Trump administration begins with confusion on acting NASA leadership - SpaceNews
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:05:00
WASHINGTON The second Trump administration started with soaring rhetoric about sending humans to Mars but confusion about who was leading NASA on an acting basis.
President Donald Trump, in his inau… [+3028 chars]
Next big solar storm could plunge the world into darkness - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:04:43
Solar storms have attracted curiosity for centuries. People often admire the bright colors they cause in the sky, but they rarely suspect that these same solar events can bring widespread outages tha… [+4423 chars]
Field of mounds on Mars may be sign of erosion at the edge of an ocean - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:04:25
Rings of Creation: Webb Maps the Milky Way’s Hidden Carbon Factories - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:04:09
The Webb Telescope provides a detailed view of carbon dust production in the binary star system, Wolf-Rayet 140, showing its rapid expansion and potential longevity, which could influence theories on… [+8770 chars]
Supermassive Black Hole Caught Doing Something Never Seen Before - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:03:52
As far as supermassive black holes go, the one at the center of the Milky Way is relatively sedate.
But, even in its supposed quiescent state, Sagittarius A* is prone to the occasional belch or rupt… [+4857 chars]
MIT Scientists Just Made a Material Magnetic Using Light - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-22 06:03:36
Using terahertz light, MIT researchers have induced a durable magnetic state in an antiferromagnetic material, suggesting potential breakthroughs in magnetic storage that resists external disturbance… [+8747 chars]
New category of particles discovered in the subatomic realm - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:09:34
Physicists have long grouped the most basic building blocks of our universe into two categories. One group consists of fermions, which include matter particles like electrons, protons, and neutrons. … [+5344 chars]
What is CTE? - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:09:20
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. The condition first gained attention in high-impact sports, such as football and boxing, but … [+8276 chars]
SpaceX sends two private probes to the Moon: what are they looking for? - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:09:07
These days, private businesses are making big moves in space. Two commercial space probes have just set off on a mission to the Moon. This is a pretty big deal for lunar exploration and shows how pri… [+3441 chars]
Space photo of the week: Look into Titan's 'eye,' 20 years after the Huygens spacecraft's historic landing on Saturn's largest moon - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:08:53
What it is: Saturn's largest moon, Titan
Where it is: Approximately 750 million miles (1.2 billion kilometers) from Earth
When it was shared: May 4, 2006
Why it's so special: This picture
was ta… [+1932 chars]
Aircraft Forces SpaceX to Scrub Rocket Countdown at Vandenberg SFB - Noozhawk
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:08:39
With seconds left before liftoff Sunday morning, the SpaceX team scrubbed a Falcon 9 rocket launch countdown at Vandenberg Space Force Base due to a wayward aircraft.
A crew member declared hold, h… [+1288 chars]
Scientists find hidden mechanism that could explain how earthquakes 'ignite' - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:08:25
A period of slow, creeping movement without any shaking may be a necessary prelude to earthquakes
, a new study suggests.
The research, which was on the fundamentals of how materials rupture, focus… [+4875 chars]
Everything NASA discovered after opening up $1,000,000,000 asteroid - LADbible
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:08:11
When NASA landed a probe on an asteroid and took samples they brought back some incredibly valuable things to Earth.
The official name of this chunk of space rock is 101955 Bennu, which we'll call '… [+2239 chars]
Mount Rainier monitored closely as scientists keep watch for signs of volcanic activity - KIMA CBS 29
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:07:57
For many, the word eruption brings to mind 1980 when Mount Saint Helens demonstrated that the Washington Cascades are one of the most volcanically active parts of the country.
Mount Saint Helens, Mo… [+2815 chars]
NASA: An asteroid of 820-foot size speeding toward Earth; Check date and time - The Times of India
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:07:42
A Telescope More Powerful Than James Webb Will Capture Images of Unprecedented Quality - Jason Deegan
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:07:28
The James Webb Space Telescope has been awe-inspiring since its 2021 launch, delivering breathtaking views of distant galaxies and offering insights into the early universe. But another groundbreakin… [+4223 chars]
Could the Origin of Consciousness Soon Be Explained? Scientists Propose Bold Experiment with Quantum Computers - The Debrief
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:07:15
New research suggests that humanity may soon find an answer to one of its oldest and most profound questions: what is consciousness?
Researchers involved in recent studies propose an innovative meth… [+5028 chars]
Early humans had surprising diets 3.5 million years ago - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:07:01
The debate about when our ancestors started eating meat has taken an unexpected turn. While we’ve long associated early human evolution with meat consumption, a recent study reveals that some of our … [+6855 chars]
Astronomers find hundreds of 'hidden' black holes — and there may be billions or even trillions more - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:06:47
Astronomers have discovered hundreds of hidden supermassive black holes lurking in the universe — and there may be billions or even trillions more out there that we still haven't found.
The research… [+4158 chars]
New predator dinosaur species discovered after nearly 100 years of misclassification - New York Post
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:06:33
Paleontologists have dug up new dinosaur drama.
Researchers identified a new dinosaur species that lived in Africa roughly 95 million years ago and published their findings last week in the journal … [+2019 chars]
NASA seeks a faster way to bring Mars samples to Earth - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:06:19
For decades, scientists investigating Mars have been largely drawn by the planet’s potential to harbor life. Its enigmatic, hostile environment, alien landscapes, and fascinating geology have kept us… [+4305 chars]
The Day the Mediterranean Vanished: New Research Reveals the Cause - Greek Reporter
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:06:05
The Mediterranean Sea vanished millions of years ago during a two-phase process of water evaporation, according to a new study. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 4.0
Scientists may have solved the… [+3796 chars]
Universe’s Expansion Defies Explanation: New Data Shatters Cosmological Models - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:05:52
The Hubble tension grows: new data shows the Universe’s expansion defies current physics models, suggesting our understanding of cosmology may need a major overhaul. Credit: SciTechDaily.com
New res… [+7489 chars]
Researchers find huge buried reservoir atop Oregon’s Cascade Range - OregonLive
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:05:38
10 most fascinating images of Hubble's Nebula captured by NASA - DNA India
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:05:25
This stellar relic, first spied by William Herschel in 1787, is nicknamed the Eskimo Nebula (NGC 2392) because, when viewed through ground-based telescopes, it resembles a face surrounded by a fur pa… [+3 chars]
Eerie Light Seen in The Sky May Be a New Phenomenon, Scientists Say - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-21 06:05:11
A ground-based observing facility tasked with recording the flare of the northern lights has captured images of an inexplicable pale grey glow amid the streaks of green and red, providing researchers… [+4474 chars]
SpaceX launching 27 Starlink satellites today in 1st flight since Starship explosion - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:11:45
SpaceX is set to launch another batch of its Starlink internet satellites Sunday (Jan. 19), just three days after a test flight of the company's Starship megarocket ended in an explosion.
A Falcon 9… [+1912 chars]
Climate change is literally impacting time itself - San Francisco Chronicle
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:11:28
Ice that is melting around the Earths poles is sending water and mass toward the equator and is working to slow the planet's rotation, though there are other, countervailing forces that are making it… [+5930 chars]
Got a telescope? Bid farewell to ESA's retiring Milky Way mapper - The Register
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:11:12
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Milky Way mapper Gaia has completed the sky-scanning phase of its mission, racking up more than three trillion observations over the past decade.
Gaia was launched … [+3520 chars]
New Technology Uncovers DNA Secrets Behind Disease and Evolution - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:10:55
Researchers used advanced technology to analyze DNA elements that control gene expression, revealing how they function differently across cell types. Their machine learning model, MPRALegNet, accurat… [+4922 chars]
Saturday citations: New cretaceous predator just dropped; neutron star mountains; a cool 'living seawall' - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:10:38
This week, scientists with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute reported that a key current, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, has not declined over the last 60 years. An international t… [+4840 chars]
Bad News For Interstellar Travel: Light-Speed Spaceships Would Have Trouble Keeping In Touch - IFLScience
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:10:22
Communication is key. Thats true on Earth and its true in space. But in space, you need to contend with a crucial fact of life. The speed of light is finite and distances between worlds are pretty bi… [+3140 chars]
Giant ice age landforms discovered deep beneath North Sea revealed in amazing detail - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:10:05
Researchers have discovered huge landforms deep beneath the North Sea that suggest the region was swallowed by a giant ice sheet toward the middle of the last ice age
.
The scientists captured thes… [+4044 chars]
It wasn't a meteorite: The European Space Agency identified the object that flew over Spain on Saturday - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:09:32
Something pretty extraordinary happened over Spain on a Saturday night recently. What folks first thought was a meteorite turned out to be a fragment from a comet. This caught the eyes of scientists … [+2899 chars]
Satellites watch 'ghost island' solidify in the Caspian Sea before disappearing (photos) - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:09:16
We like to think of land as a fairly static thing, considering that's where we spend the majority of our lives.
And to think that the ground is ever-changing, well, that's a bit unsettling. But the … [+2797 chars]
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 144 — The great lunar armada - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:08:43
On Episode 144 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik take a look a pair of private moon missions by Firefly Aerospace and ispace that lifted off this week and so much more.
2025 is the yea… [+1972 chars]
North America’s Largest Native Fruit Shakes Up Local Ecosystems - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:08:26
WashU community members sampled pawpaws during a fall foraging tour of edible plants on the Danforth campus. Credit: Whitney Curtis/WashU
Pawpaw trees suppress plant diversity through dense, shady g… [+5283 chars]
Astronomers Use James Webb to Unveil a Planet Unlike Any Other in Our Solar System - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:08:09
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a planet so extraordinary it has defied all existing classifications. The planet, GJ 1214 b, is located a mere 48 light-years aw… [+5230 chars]
Stunning ‘Planet Parade’ Visible In Night Sky This Week — How To See It - Forbes
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:07:53
A very rare planetary alignment on Tuesday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 25 is being promoted online. Its not specific to those dates, but six planets are now in the night sky, four of them visible to … [+3157 chars]
Physicist May Have Solved The Grandfather of All Time-Travel Paradoxes - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:07:35
Tourists of time all know one rule: never change the past. Whether it's preventing your own conception or handing the blueprints to a time machine to a younger version of yourself, generating a parad… [+4350 chars]
Diamond From 400 Miles Deep Reveals a Water-Rich Environment - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:07:19
Deep below the surface of our world, far beyond our feeble reach, enigmatic processes grind and roil.
Every now and then, the Earth disgorges clues to their nature: tiny chthonic diamonds encasing s… [+4494 chars]
Astronomers Warn of Disaster as Light Pollution Looms Over Global Telescope Site - Indian Defence Review
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:07:02
Astronomers and researchers are raising alarms about a looming threat to one of the worlds most critical astronomical sites. The Paranal Observatory, located in Chiles Atacama Desert, is home to the … [+5524 chars]
10 sparkly images of Hubble’s Star Clusters captured by NASA - DNA India
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:06:46
Some of our galaxys most massive, luminous stars burn 8,000 light-years away in the open cluster Trumpler 14.
Mysterious Pulsing X-Rays From a Nearby Black Hole Baffle Astronomers - SciTechDaily
Posted at 2025-01-20 06:06:29
In this artist’s rendering, a stream of matter trails a white dwarf orbiting within the innermost accretion disk surrounding 1ES 1927’s supermassive black hole. Credit: NASA/Aurore Simonnet, Sonoma S… [+9643 chars]
Mars's two distinct hemispheres caused by mantle convection not giant impacts, study claims - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:11:24
Mars has northern and southern hemispheres like Earth, but their defining characteristics are markedly different, a phenomenon known as Martian dichotomy. The Southern Highlands are older, higher in … [+6545 chars]
The Bungle Bungles: Towering domes in the Australian outback that contain traces of the earliest life-forms on Earth - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:11:08
Name: Bungle Bungle Range
Location: Purnululu National Park, Western Australia
Coordinates:-17.488979797868172, 128.37026790005643
Why it's incredible: The rock formations contain traces of the ea… [+2891 chars]
New AMOC study: Critical ocean current has not declined in the last 60 years - Oceanographic Magazine
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:10:52
In the Atlantic Ocean, a system of connected currents – the AMOC – moves water throughout the worlds oceans powered by a combination of winds and ocean density. It not only distributes the oceans hea… [+2835 chars]
'It was very fortunate timing': Astronomers watch 1st black hole to 'shut off' blast back to life - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:10:36
Astronomers have seen a quiet supermassive black hole in a distant galaxy erupt jets of ultrahot gas, marking the first time a black hole ever "switched on" within human lifetimes.
Observations also… [+6176 chars]
How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky - The Associated Press
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:10:20
NEW YORK (AP) Six planets grace the sky this month in whats known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye.
These planetary hangouts happen when several planets appear to line … [+1852 chars]
James Webb Space Telescope Just Spotted Something Astronomers Have Never Seen in our Solar System - The Debrief
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:10:03
Scientists have classified a novel category of exoplanets spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope that appear to have no equivalent in our solar system.
This newly proposed category of exoplanet, … [+5054 chars]
Bright comet G3 ATLAS seen from space in new astronaut photo - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:09:47
Astronauts witnessed the brightest comet of 2025 from space as it streaked across the sky above Earth.
A new photo taken from the vantage point of the International Space Station (ISS) captures the … [+2604 chars]
NASA Study Reveals Alarming Shifts in Water Cycle Driven by Human Actions - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:09:15
The global water cycle, the intricate system that moves water between the atmosphere, land, and oceans, is undergoing significant changesand humans are at the center of it. A newly published NASA stu… [+6171 chars]
The Dogs of Chernobyl May Not Be Mutating After All, One Study Claims - AOL
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:08:59
Chernobyls Dogs May Not Be Mutating After AllKonoplytska - Getty Images
- For nearly 40 years, the Chernobyl exclusion zone (CEZ) has been a laboratory for scientists to study the long-term ef… [+4353 chars]
Turning the Hubble tension into a crisis: New measurement confirms universe is expanding too fast for current models - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:08:42
The universe really seems to be expanding fast. Too fast, even. A new measurement confirms what previousand highly debatedresults had shown: The universe is expanding faster than predicted by theoret… [+5602 chars]
Fastest disintegrating world ever seen 'spills its guts' for NASA's exoplanet hunter - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:08:21
Using NASA's exoplanet-hunter TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite), astronomers have discovered the fastest disintegrating planet ever seen. The planet is crumbling so fast due to bombardment… [+6554 chars]
Hubble tracks down a 'blue lurker' among stars - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:07:58
Our sun is a lonely star. At least half the stars in our galaxy have binary companions. This was nicely illustrated in the Star Wars movie trilogy where Luke Skywalker watched two suns set on the hor… [+4839 chars]
James Webb telescope captures 1st 'mid-infrared' flare from Milky Way's supermassive black hole - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:07:37
The James Webb Space Telescope
(JWST) has detected a flare from the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way
— and it could help explain why these strange outbursts occur..
Sagitta… [+3392 chars]
A Break For Beautiful Science: The Latest From The Juno Probe Around Jupiter - Daily Kos
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:07:21
A meteorite strike was captured on video by a Canadian home’s doorbell camera - The Associated Press
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:07:05
NEW YORK (AP) A doorbell camera on a Canadian home captured rare video and sound of a meteorite striking Earth as it crashed into a couples walkway.
When Laura Kelly and her partner returned home a… [+1464 chars]
SpaceX preparing for second launch of 2025 from Vandenberg Space Force Base - KSBY News
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:06:49
SpaceX is preparing for its second launch of the year from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
A Falcon 9 with 27 Starlink satellites is scheduled to launch Saturday at 9:03 a.m.
Backup opportunities are … [+572 chars]
Human Arms Keep Growing an Extra Artery, And Here's Why - ScienceAlert
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:06:33
Picturing how our species might appear in the far future often invites wild speculation over stand-out features such as height, brain size, and skin complexion. Yet subtle shifts in our anatomy today… [+4156 chars]
Woman Sees Bright Yellow Eyes Peering Out Of Home's Wreckage - The Dodo
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:06:17
As fires continue to devastate Los Angeles, countless people and animals have been injured and left without homes. But among all the destruction, there have been glimmers of hope.
Joanne, a resident… [+1603 chars]
Scientists say they found oxygen where it shouldn’t be. Now, the hunt is on for more answers - CNN
Posted at 2025-01-19 06:06:00
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
A startling discovery made public in July that metalli… [+7865 chars]
Heat Destroys All Order. Except for in This One Special Case. - Quanta Magazine
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:16:30
Sunlight melts snowflakes. Fire turns logs into soot and smoke. A hot oven will make a magnet lose its pull. Physicists know from countless examples that if you crank the temperature high enough, str… [+3174 chars]
Astronomers Discover Supermassive Black Hole Firing a Powerful Energy Beam at Earth - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:16:13
Astronomers have identified a rare cosmic phenomenon: a supermassive black hole, known as J04100139, located 12.9 billion light-years from Earth. This black hole, with a mass equivalent to 700 millio… [+4672 chars]
Photographer captures rare Comet G3 ATLAS from UK in dramatic 'once-in-a-lifetime' image - Space.com
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:15:56
In a race against time, clouds and the setting sun, photographer Josh Dury captured this dramatic photograph of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) at dusk on Jan. 15.
The comet
is a rare visitor to our cosmi… [+2616 chars]
For Possibly The First Time Ever, A Meteorite Was Captured Hitting The Ground On Video And Audio - IFLScience
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:15:37
For possibly the first time ever, a meteorite has been captured on video and audio as it struck the Earth, just outside one man's home.
Joe Velaidum, of Marshfield, Prince Edward Island, Canada, was… [+3195 chars]
Check Out These Extraordinary New Images of Mercury - WIRED
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:15:20
At 06:59 Central European time time on January 8, the BepiColombo spacecraft successfully performed its sixth flyby of Mercury, the innermost planet in the solar system. This was a gravity assist man… [+967 chars]
Two lunar landers are on the way to the Moon after SpaceX’s double moonshot - Ars Technica
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:14:45
Pacific Northwest’s busiest volcano predicted to erupt by end of 2025 - KUOW News and Information
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:14:28
Dont be too hard on yourself if youve never heard of the Northwests most active volcano.
It has no national park or ski area named after it. Its heights grace no citys skyline.
The Axial Seamount i… [+3288 chars]
'Spooky' quantum entanglement discovered inside individual protons for 1st time ever - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:14:10
Scientists have peered inside protons and discovered that quarks and gluons, their fundamental building blocks, experience quantum entanglement
.
Entangled particles are connected to each other, so… [+4158 chars]
The Silurian Hypothesis Suggests An Advanced Civilization Lived On Earth Before Humans - IFLScience
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:13:53
In Doctor Who, an alien species called the Silurians exists technologically-advanced humanoid reptiles who lived long before humans, going into hiding and being basically undiscovered again until eve… [+4123 chars]
Mind-controlled robotic arm lets people with paralysis touch and feel - New Scientist
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:13:33
“Oh my god, this arm is part of me,” says Scott Imbrie, who was able to use it to feel objects
Charles M. Greenspon, University of Chicago
Two people with paralysis in their hands were able to temp… [+384 chars]
Giant horned dinosaur's fossils were destroyed in WWII — but photos reveal it was an unknown species - Livescience.com
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:13:16
Researchers have identified a giant new dinosaur
species after uncovering lost photos of fossils destroyed in World War II.
The newly named species, Tameryraptor markgrafi, or "thief from the belo… [+3564 chars]
NASA’s Hubble Traces Hidden History of Andromeda Galaxy - Science@NASA
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:12:59
The Hubble Space Telescope has been operating for over three decades and continues to make ground-breaking discoveries that shape our fundamental understanding of the universe. Hubble is a project of… [+438 chars]
How Our Brains Perceive Body Weight Differs From Objects - Neuroscience News
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:12:37
Summary: Research reveals that how we perceive the size and weight of body parts, such as hands, differs from our perception of objects. For objects, smaller items feel heavier than larger ones with … [+5573 chars]
Every arm on an octopus has its own massive nervous system - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:12:19
Octopus arms display incredible dexterity, bending and twisting with near-infinite freedom. These movements help octopuses explore their environments, manipulate objects, and catch prey.
Recent res… [+5521 chars]
Upper Body Strength Predicts Sexual Partner Count in Men and Women - Neuroscience News
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:11:59
Summary: A study revealed that both men and women with greater upper body strength report more lifetime sexual partners, challenging the sexual selection hypothesis, which emphasizes male physical co… [+7052 chars]
Dyson Trees could make a home for humans—and other things - Boing Boing
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:11:26
The comet loomed in her canopy. A vantablack mass hiding the stars. No glint on the ice, no coma, just darkness. They'd called it 1I/2077 then the Very Low Albedo Object then Ymwelydd Tywyll. It was … [+7183 chars]
The Universe is expanding faster than science can explain, as new data sends physics into "crisis" mode - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:11:08
The expansion rate of the Universe has befuddled and concerned researchers for decades. Recent measurements have only added to the mystery and heightened the alarm within the scientific community, hi… [+6009 chars]
10 beautiful images of interacting galaxies captured by NASA - DNA India
Posted at 2025-01-18 06:10:39
The distorted spiral galaxy at center, the Penguin, and the compact elliptical at left, the Egg, are locked in an active embrace.
Webb captures the light echoes of an exploding star - Earth.com
Posted at 2025-01-17 06:14:55
Many decades ago, a massive star collapsed. A shockwave erupted, tearing the star apart. As this shockwave hit the stars surface, it created a burst of intense X-rays, ultraviolet light, and a powerf… [+4685 chars]
In Oregon, a giant 300-foot smiley face greets traffic every fall - ZME Science
Posted at 2025-01-17 06:14:36
Credit: The Oregonian.
Driving along Oregon 18 in the fall, near mile-marker 25, travelers might catch an unexpected sight: a smiley face in the trees. Nestled between the towns of Grand Ronde and W… [+2273 chars]
Paleontologists discover a new species of North African predatory dinosaur in archived images - Phys.org
Posted at 2025-01-17 06:14:16
SNSB and LMU Paleontologists have identified a new species of predatory dinosaur from the Cretaceous period in North Africa, about 95 million years old. What makes this discovery so special is that t… [+4126 chars]