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 …
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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 …
‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse 2023: When and where to watch
Next month, thousands of people throughout the United States will be treated to a beautiful and rare “Ring of Fire” eclipse. It’s the only eclipse …
Crazy video shows a massive eruption on the Sun slicing the tail off a comet
Last month, Earth-dwellers were treated to a spectacular sight as the green comet Nishimura slingshotted past our Sun. There was a short stint where you …
Does AI deserve freedom of speech? Some people think so
The continued use of artificial intelligence (AI) throughout the world has sparked a number of concerns and conversations. While some are worried about the ramifications …
Researchers claim to have invented a speaker that can ‘mute’ annoying people in real life
A group of engineers have now created what they call an acoustic swarm. This swarm of intriguing little robots – which move around like little …
A topical ED drug made from deadly spider venom just cleared its first human trial
A new drug for erectile dysfunction (ED) may come from an unlikely source. According to new reports from Gizmodo, a Brazilian-based pharmaceutical company has developed …
Fossil of giant trapdoor spider is four times larger than modern species
While trapdoor spiders can come in all kinds of different sizes, like the massive and nightmarish Euoplos dignitas, or the much smaller brush-footed trapdoor spider, …
World’s first drug to regrow teeth has entered clinical human trials
It may very well be possible to grow new teeth sometime in the future. In fact, a Japanese company working on a tooth-growing drug is …
Earth is such a mess right now that scientists found microplastics in clouds
Scientists in Japan have discover the presence of microplastics in the clouds over Mount Fuji, according to a recent study published in Environmental Chemistry Letters. …
Mysterious ‘fairy circles’ are popping up all over the world
Fairy circles are mysterious patterns of bare soil often surrounded by plants and other vegetation. The name was originally taken from the fairy circles found …
Saturn’s rings may have come from two moons colliding
A new series of simulations from NASA and Durham and Glasgow universities could help us better understand the origin of Saturn’s rings. The research in …
The first black hole ever photographed is actually spinning
In 2019, astronomers wowed the scientific world by capturing the first-ever image of a black hole. The image in question was of M87 (more scientifically …
James Webb spots thousands of Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe that shouldn’t exist
The Milky Way is an exceptional galaxy and home to our small slice of the cosmos. Despite the Milky Way’s long history, astronomers say that …
Global warming will wipe out all mammals in 250 million years, new study claims
A new study is shedding light on a possible upcoming global warming extinction event that will see all humans and mammals wiped out. The event …
China wants to build an underground base on the moon
It’s no secret that China is trying to get a foothold in the cosmos. The nation’s Martian rover has already proven successful at discovering more …
NASA welcomes OSIRIS-REx and first Bennu asteroid samples to Earth
After over seven years journeying through space, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx has finally dropped off its first package to Earth. The asteroid-studying probe is currently headed back …
Don’t miss the last supermoon of 2023 this week
As we head into fall, the next few months are looking good for skywatchers. For starters, many are reporting that aurora levels will reach higher …
Water on the Moon could have an unexpected source, a new study suggests
Permanently shaded regions (PSRs) on the Moon are believed to be home to pockets of surface water ice. However, no one is sure how the …
New study claims we could see 100-year floods yearly by 2050
Climate change is going to change the shape of our world forever. From the possibility of ancient ice shelves melting and causing the sea level …
India’s Chandrayaan-3 lander missed its check-in
Back in early August, the Chandrayaan-3 mission captured a breathtaking video of the Moon as the spacecraft prepared to land on the lunar surface. Then, …
A never-before-seen virus was discovered at the bottom of the ocean
Scientists working in the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth, have unearthed a previously undiscovered virus that could change everything we know about the …
Scientists are closer than ever to figuring out how pink diamonds are made
Pink diamonds are some of the rarest gems you’ll find on the planet. In fact, these diamonds are so rare that a single mine in …
This giant prehistoric predator lived long before the dinosaurs
It’s easy to think of dinosaurs as the most ancient of the prehistoric predators. However, the discovery of a skull in Southern Brazil has opened …
NASA mosaic showcases Lunar South Pole, where Artemis III may land
NASA has released a new mosaic of the Moon’s southern pole. The mosaic was created using images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) and …
This Japanese city is built inside a volcano that could blow at any moment
Living on an island can be nice. This dream drives some families to move across the world to beautiful tropical paradises. But not all island …
The Solar Orbiter is one step closer to solving a 65-year-old solar mystery
The European Space Agency may have finally taken a step towards solving a 65-year-old solar mystery that has left scientists scratching their heads for decades. …
