Satellites burning up on re-entry might not be as harmless as we thought
For years, the main way of cleaning up space junk and retired satellites has been to let them burn up as they reenter Earth’s atmosphere. …
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The Luft Pinoy is both an EV and an eVTOL system
The Philippines will be the first to get access to a brand-new combination electric minivan and an eVTOL. The combo vehicle is designed by LuftCar …
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin targets 2025 for first moon landing
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ SpaceX competitor, is targeting 2025 for its first uncrewed moon landing. The reveal came via John Couluris, the Senior Vice President …
Planet-forming disk has more water than Earth’s oceans
A planet-forming disk with more water than all of Earth’s oceans has been discovered. The disk, which is located in the constellation Taurus, is 450 …
Astronomers spot dead star with a ‘metal scar’
Astronomers spotted a “metal scar” on a white dwarf star found within our galaxy. After closer observation, the astronomers say the scar could be the …
We may finally know why clouds vanish during a solar eclipse
For years, scientists have been confused by the effect that solar eclipses have on clouds. Not all clouds, mind you. But, whenever a solar eclipse …
The latest extreme climate change solution involves dehydrating the stratosphere
Some scientists have come up with yet another extreme climate change solution. We’ve already seen solutions that involve putting a giant sunshade in orbit, as …
Scientists found hidden moons orbiting Uranus and Neptune
Astronomers have detected new moons around two of our solar system’s most unique and intriguing planets. The hidden moons were discovered orbiting Uranus and Neptune, …
A man was cured of HIV and leukemia after stem cell transplant
Research into stem cells has paid off as 68-year-old Paul Edmonds remains effectively cured of both HIV and leukemia following treatment that included a breakthrough …
Gene-edited meat might be on the menu soon
Reports from New Scientist suggest gene-edited meat could make an appearance at your local supermarket soon. The report says that a company called Genus is …
How a NASA payload saved the first U.S. moon lander since Apollo
Last week, Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus completed its historic moon landing, becoming the first U.S. moon lander to successfully land on the lunar surface in the …
Kuiper Belt may be even bigger than we thought
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has uncovered an intriguing development. Having spent months speeding through the outer edges of the Kuiper Belt, the New Horizons has …
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 …
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 …
