Scientists found the brightest and hungriest black hole we’ve ever detected
Scientists have uncovered a beautiful and terrifying cosmic object in the distant universe. In fact, the object is so terrifying that researchers say it may …
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A passing star may have altered Earth’s orbit millions of years ago
A passing star may have altered Earth’s orbit more than three million years ago, researchers have found. A study featured in The Astrophysical Journal Letters …
Webb found a galaxy that could turn our models of the universe on their head
Scientists are baffled by a recent James Webb discovery. The discovery in question is detailed in a new study published in Nature. It details observations …
Dry ice experiment sends 19 kids to the hospital in Tennessee
An elementary school in Gallatin, Tennessee, has made headlines after 19 students and a teacher were sent to the hospital after a dry ice experiment. …
This company could have a solution to space junk – if it can catch it
Astroscale Japan is closer than any other company to creating a working space junk solution. The first test of the solution is currently ongoing, with …
Delta offers April eclipse viewing flight from 30,000 feet
Those looking for a unique viewing of the April 2024 eclipse will likely want to check out Delta’s new flight through the path of totality. …
Webb finds ice worlds on edge of our solar system that aren’t dead yet
The Kuiper Belt is a donut-shaped region that surrounds most of our solar system. This region is known as the home of Pluto, a dwarf …
Intuitive Machines beams back first lander photos from space
Last week, Intuitive Machines launched its IM-1 mission into space, sending the first Nova-C lander on its way toward the moon. It’s the first mission …
Scientists are now making beef rice infused with real cow cells
One day, you could find rice infused with animal cells on your dinner plate. While it might sound disgusting when put that way, researchers who …
Researchers say gas giants may start off flatter
Flat Earth? More like flat Jupiter. New research suggests that gas giants like Jupiter may actually start off much flatter during their formation phase. A …
Famous fossil found almost 100 years ago is actually just a painted rock
A famous fossil unearthed almost 100 years ago has turned out to be a fake. The fossil forgery is one of astronomical disappointment. Discovered in …
Journal pulls paper featuring AI-generated images of massive rat genitals
A new paper featured in the journal Frontiers has been retracted. The retraction came after multiple users reported issues with the images and figures featured …
Machine learning helped us find more coral reefs
Our world’s coral reefs are much larger than we previously believed. According to a report shared on The Conversation by Mitchell Lyons, a postdoctoral research …
When will Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus land on the moon?
Intuitive Machines’ first lunar lander, iconically named the Odysseus lander, is currently on its way to the moon after a successful launch early Thursday morning …
Here’s why scientists are starting to buy into the Vision Pro hype
The Apple Vision Pro hype is now making its way to the world of science and research, despite garnering excitement from social media influencers, as …
Scientists detected water on the surface of an asteroid for the first time
Data from a retired NASA spacecraft has helped scientists detect water on an asteroid’s surface for the first time ever. The discovery is highlighted in …
Climate change is literally causing Greenland to rise out of the ocean
In a crazy demonstration of just how little Greenland cares about following the laws of physics, the large island is rising out of the sea. …
How to watch Intuitive Machines’ historic moon lander launch
Space fans all around the world are preparing for yet another historic space mission. This time around, Intuitive Machines will launch its Nova-C lander to …
Scientists found a mushroom growing on a living frog
Mushrooms don’t typically grow on living flesh. That’s why scientists were so astonished to find a mushroom growing out of the side of a frog …
We detected dark matter from the cosmic web for the first time
Astronomers have made an astounding discovery. According to a new paper featured in Nature Astronomy, we have now detected dark matter in the cosmic web …
NASA wants you to help process Juno’s latest Io photos
Last week, NASA’s Juno completed its second-closest fly-by of the volcanic Jovian moon, Io, capturing a slew of photos along the way. Now, the space …
NASA captured this terrifying photo of a solar flare when it exploded from the sun
As we continue deeper into Solar Cycle 25, more solar flares are expected to erupt from the sun’s surface. One of the most recent, an …
We could be closer to a horrifying climate collapse than we previously thought
A major climate tipping point could be closer than we thought. Researchers say that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC) could be closer to collapse …
Our galaxy’s supermassive black hole is spinning so fast it’s warping space-time
The supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way may look more like a football than a circle, new research suggests. The new …
Hubble spots colliding galaxies that look like a ‘string of pearls’
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured yet another beautiful sight. While observing a series of interacting galaxies known as Galaxy AM 1045-325, Hubble spotted what …
How a clothing company is helping innovate in space exploration
This week, Intuitive Machines will launch its IM-1 mission, sending the Nova-C lander barreling towards the Moon in what it hopes will be the first …
A giant space parasol could help with climate change, but is it a realistic goal?
The idea of putting something between Earth and the Sun to help combat climate change isn’t a new one. In fact, some have suggested using …
NASA probe spots twin volcanic plumes on Io
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has completed yet another flyby of Io, Jupiter’s highly volcanic moon. Coming eerily close to the moon, the small spacecraft was able …
Earthly bacteria could be the biggest threat to colonizing Mars
A new study examines the threat bacteria could pose to human space colonization. According to the findings, which were published in Astrobiology, Earthly bacteria can …
New data provides alarming insight into just how fast Antarctic ice could melt
The Antarctic ice shelves are in danger of melting. That’s a warning that scientists have spent decades screaming about at the top of their lungs. …
