We finally know what caused the strongest marsquake ever
Last year, we recorded the largest marsquake that we had ever detected. The quake, which shook the planet violently, was not caused by a crashing …
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Space junk pollution is poisoning Earth’s upper atmosphere, new study says
Our planet is massive, and the surrounding space is even more massive. Despite that, scientists say that the amount of space junk pollution around our …
See the Moon’s shadow on Earth from last week’s Ring of Fire eclipse
Last week, people all throughout the central and southern United States were granted a beautiful sight as a rare annular eclipse created a “ring of …
Scientists want to blast lunar soil with lasers to make moon roads
Scientists have come up with a unique plan to create moon roads by using concentrated sunlight directed into specific areas using huge lenses. Based on …
This bioprinted skin can heal wounds faster with less scarring
A new type of bioprinted skin could revolutionize how we replace human skin going forward. The new skin was made by combining the six primary …
ESA’s Gaia Observatory revealed half a million undiscovered stars
The European Space Agency has released the newest data from its Gaia Observatory, detailing over half a million newly discovered stars and over 150,000 asteroids. …
Scientists finally identified the brain cells that make people unique
Scientists have long been baffled by the complexity of the human brain, trying their best to understand and map the cellular makeup of the organ …
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe just set another mind-blowing record
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has just smashed through the record for the fastest object ever created by humankind. The probe was the previous holder of …
Rising sea levels are putting our freshwater levels at risk
There is a growing threat to drinking water all around the country, and it is hitting New Orleans and Louisiana hard right now. That threat …
‘Artificial photosynthesis’ breakthrough could lead to limitless energy
The world’s scientific community has been searching for a way to create limitless energy. From Moon crystals to molecules that violate the laws of physics, …
Don’t try to take a picture of this weekend’s solar eclipse with your phone
On Saturday, October 14, observers throughout the central United States will be treated to a spectacular site as an annular solar eclipse fills the sky. …
Watch SpaceX launch NASA’s historic Psyche mission
SpaceX and NASA are gearing up to launch Psyche, NASA’s latest asteroid-focused spacecraft. The new spacecraft is named after the asteroid Psyche, and it will …
Webb showcases otherworldly beauty of NGC 346 in new photo
The James Webb space telescope continues to peer deep into our universe, capturing new snapshots of cosmic entities and events. The latest snapshot from Webb …
First analysis of Bennu samples shows abundance of carbon and water
NASA has finally shared details about the first analysis of samples taken from the asteroid Bennu using the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft in 2020. While NASA scientists …
Russia’s Nauka science module on the ISS has sprung a leak
Another piece of Russian hardware has sprung a leak aboard the International Space Station, according to a post shared by NASA and Roscosmos. The new …
NASA’s Perseverance captured strange ‘blue’ sunset on Mars
While looking out over the Martian surface, NASA’s Perseverance rover captured a strange and intriguing “blue” sunset over Mars, which could teach scientists more about …
Scientists discovered evidence of the largest solar storm ever
In 1859, human industrialization received a major reality check when the Carrington Event – a massive eruption from the sun, sent electrical currents ripping through …
The brightest light in the sky is no longer a star
The brightest lights in the sky no longer belong to stars after a new satellite was spotted in the night sky. The satellite is BlueWalker …
Scientists finally figured out why Webb’s early galaxy images are so bright
Images taken by James Webb of some of our universe’s earliest galaxies have left scientists baffled for months, trying to figure out whether or not …
Prada joins Axiom Space to create next-gen spacesuits for Artemis III
NASA astronauts will get to fly to the Moon in fashion when Artemis III puts humans back on the lunar surface for the first time …
Starship could be ready for a test flight to Mars within 4 years, Musk claims
SpaceX’s Starship rocket could be ready for a Mars test flight within the next four years, new reports indicate. According to The New York Times, …
AI startup Prophetic claims its headset can control your dreams
An AI startup is trying to control your dreams with a lucid dream headset. While the idea might sound a bit preposterous, the company Prophetic …
NASA will launch three rockets during next week’s Ring of Fire eclipse
On October 14, skywatchers all throughout the central United States will be staring up at the sky, watching as the moon eclipses the sun in …
NASA wants to build a ‘lunar freezer’ for astronauts to use
NASA is looking for someone to build a “lunar freezer” for astronauts to use while exploring the surface of Earth’s satellite. The space agency issued …
Researchers created a new material that’s 4 times stronger than steel, and 5 times lighter
A new material could unlock revolutionary potential for car manufacturers and even the creation of next-generation body armor, new reports indicate. The material is said …
NASA’s first asteroid sample return has a problem, but it’s a good one
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx returned to Earth last month, dropping off NASA’s first-ever asteroid sample in the Utah desert, where it was rushed away to a secure …
NASA wants to build houses on the Moon by 2040
NASA has big plans for the Moon. Not only does the space agency plan to put humans back on the Moon for the first time …
James Webb captured new breathtaking wide-angle images of Orion Nebula
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured yet another breathtaking image of the Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42. Located to the south of …
NASA extends New Horizons mission to continue exploring Kuiper Belt
In a somewhat shocking development, NASA has decided to extend its New Horizons mission’s time in the Kuiper Belt, where it will look for an …
MIT engineers invented a cheap device that turns seawater into drinking water using solar energy
Engineers with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may have just changed how we create drinkable water. The change comes courtesy of a small and …
