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 …
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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 …
‘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 …
