Hubble captures breathtaking photo of NGC 4395’s bright core
NGC 4395, a spiral galaxy located 14 million light-years from Earth, is home to a supermassive black hole. The galaxy is also what astronomers call …
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Meet the plant-inspired robots we may use to colonize Mars
In the early 2010s, when Zoobotics — robots inspired by the animal world — started taking off, another type of robotics also began to make …
The Flower Moon blooms this week – here’s when to watch May’s full moon
Skywatchers will have a lot to look forward to this week when May’s Flower Moon fills the sky. But the full moon isn’t the only …
AI might be able to read our minds by turning thoughts into text
What if AI could read your mind? The possibility of an AI mind reader might sound like something we won’t have to worry about until …
This bionic eye could restore vision and possibly manipulate our reality
The Science Eye is an intriguing piece of technology. Developed by Science Corp., the bionic eye seeks to restore vision in patients suffering from a …
Exciting battery technology breakthrough announced by manufacturing giant CATL
CATL, a Chinese battery manufacturer, has created a condensed battery that it says could help power electric aircraft while meeting the required safety and energy …
Harvard scientist claims to have reversed his own aging
We’ve seen drugs that may increase the human lifespan, and scientists have even said they’ve figured out how to slow down aging altogether. But, Harvard …
Webb discovered water vapor around a rocky planet that shouldn’t have an atmosphere
The discovery of water vapor in space around a planet that isn’t inside of its star’s habitable zone has scientists questioning everything we know about …
Scientists invented an edible battery made of almonds
Scientists in Italy have developed an edible battery that could open new doors for powering ingestible medical devices. Even more intriguing is that the battery …
18-year-old invented a simple test to see if a drink was spiked
An 18-year-old has created a spiked drink test that aims to be both accessible and affordable. The small device, which changes to a certain color …
First babies conceived by a robot were just born
We may be closer to a breakthrough in creating an automated IVF (in vitro fertilization) than ever before. According to new reports from MIT Technology …
The 60-year mystery of ultra-powerful quasars in space has finally been solved
Since their discovery 60 years ago, quasars have often been considered the brightest, most powerful objects in space. Despite decades of studying them, researchers have …
Russia reaffirms commitments to ISS through 2028
The past year and some months has been rocky for the International Space Station. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the subsequent response from the …
Hackers took control of a government-owned satellite in a controlled experiment
How safe are the thousands of satellites in space from hackers here on Earth? That’s a question that the European Space Agency set out to …
Chinese rover discovered potential evidence of liquid water on Mars
China’s Zhurong Martian rover might be on its way out, potentially buried under a pile of Martian dust and unable to recharge, but the rover …
New power plan will keep Voyager 2 running even longer
Voyager 2 has been exploring interstellar space — the region of space beyond our Sun’s heliopause — since 2018. As it reaches further from our …
Astronomers snap first direct image of a black hole launching a jet of energy
Astronomers working with the European Southern Observatory have managed to capture the first direct image of a black hole spewing out a jet of energy. …
How to watch SpaceX launch its massive Falcon Heavy rocket tonight
SpaceX has made quite a name for itself thanks to its ongoing space-bound missions and the effectiveness of its reusable rockets — like the Falcon …
Earth will enter a solar maximum in 2025 – here’s what that means
Some astronomers expect our Sun to enter its solar maximum in 2025, if not before. The solar maximum, the highest peak in solar activity during …
SpaceX Starship explosion is now under federal investigation
April 20’s launch of SpaceX’s Starship might have been deemed a success when it happened, but now the company has found itself at the center …
China finally breaks silence over ‘dormant’ Mars rover
It’s been almost a year since China’s Zhurong Mars rover went silent, hunkering down to try and survive the harsh Martian winter. The rover was …
NASA unveils breakthrough 3D-printable super alloy
Scientists working with NASA and Ohio State University have created a new super alloy that is stronger and more durable than any current state-of-the-art 3D-printed …
You’ve never seen Mars’ moon Deimos like this before
Mars has been a hotbed for space exploration over the past several decades. However, just recently we got our closest look at the Martian moons …
Supernovas could pose a threat to other worlds, new research shows
New supernova research suggests that the energy unleashed when a star dies could be more damaging to nearby planets than previously believed. The study, published …
Damage caused by Starship’s first launch could delay NASA’s Artemis III mission
Elon Musk may consider the destruction of Starship midway through its flight into orbit a success, but the first launch of SpaceX’s next-generation rocket left …
Microplastics have infected critical Arctic ice algae
A critical component of the food web in the Arctic is at risk. According to a new study published in the journal Environmental Science and …
The key to curing gray hair may have just been discovered
A cure for gray hair could be on the horizon. Don’t get me wrong; it will probably still be years before we see any movement …
Explorers found a secret chamber hiding in the Great Pyramid of Giza
Explorers have uncovered the existence of a secret chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Once the tallest human-made structure on Earth, the Great Pyramid …
A mysterious spiral spotted in the sky over Alaska left an aurora hunter in awe
A photographer hunting for aurora in Alaska was treated to quite the spectacle on the night of April 15, 2023. As Todd Salat watched the …
Hubble inspects a vibrant cauldron of stellar birth to celebrate its 33rd birthday
To celebrate its 33rd birthday, the iconic Hubble Space Telescope has taken yet another breathtaking image of our universe. The image, which encompasses a region …
