Are wooden satellites the answer to our space junk problem? Japan wants to find out
Sending a wooden satellite into space might not sound like a great idea. After all, there’s no way that wood is as durable as metal, …
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Scientists have been baffled by this 2,000-year-old ‘computer’ since it was discovered 120 years ago
An amazingly complex computer from over 2,000 years ago has kept scientists on their toes since its discovery. The computer, which has been dubbed the …
Study finds that marsupials are ‘far more evolved’ than humans
Once thought as the least evolved of the mammals that roam our world, new research shows that marsupial evolution might actually be further along than …
This is the first-ever X-ray of a single atom
Scientists have finally glimpsed chemistry at its smallest level after capturing the first-ever X-ray of a single atom. Atoms are the tiniest particles in our …
Don’t miss 2023’s beautiful Strawberry moon this weekend
Spring is finally giving way to summer, which means shorter nights for skywatchers to get their hours in. Despite the fact the sun is up …
Revolutionary invention transforms seawater into hydrogen fuel
Believe it or not, seawater makes an excellent base for fuel. That’s because seawater contains a cocktail of elements like hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and others, …
A massive plume on one of Saturn’s moons could be key to finding alien life
A massive plume spurting water out of Enceladus has scientists thinking twice about just how likely they are to find evidence of alien life on …
Earth’s ‘fake moon’ has been here for thousands of years
Earlier this year, astronomers discovered a quasi-moon, or “fake moon,” orbiting Earth. However, after taking a closer look, it turns out the moon — which …
Japan plans to beam solar power down from space by 2025
The sun will eventually burn up and expand, taking our solar system with it. But, before that happens, Japan and JAXA ,the country’s space administration, …
The latest coordinated killer whale boat attack was captured on video right here
Orcas are beautiful creatures, even inspiring the likes of beloved family films like Free Willy. But not all of these animals are nice when it …
LIGO returns: Mind-blowing gravitational wave detectors are back up and running
It has been three years since the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) shut down, starting a long hiatus from searching the universe for gravitational waves. …
Study claims New York City is sinking under the weight of its buildings
A new study claims that New York City is sinking, increasing the risk of flooding in the city. The study was published this month in …
Astronomers spotted a supernova so close that you can see it with an amateur telescope
The legendary Japanese astronomer Koichi Itagaki made a dazzling discovery recently, capturing observations of a visible supernova so close to Earth that astronomers have been …
Massive Joro spiders continue to invade the US, but they’re not as scary as they look
Looks can be deceiving. That’s a line that has been uttered here and there for decades, maybe even hundreds of years. However, it seems that …
Science finally reveals why champagne bubbles so elegantly
Champagne is a very fancy drink, and part of what makes it so fancy is the way that it bubbles so elegantly. For decades scientists …
Last year’s Tonga volcano eruption was so big it disrupted satellite signals in space
Early last year, a massive underwater volcano erupted, creating a powerful shockwave of plasma bubbles that were strong enough to disrupt radio communications in space, …
Saturn’s rings could quickly disappear, new study warns
It’s a little strange to think of Saturn without its rings, but scientists have long believed that the planet’s iconic look was something it picked …
Uranus may be more active than scientists previously believed
When NASA’s Voyager 2 passed Uranus several decades ago, it discovered that the blue gas ball which rolls around the Sun had a vortex around …
James Webb telescope uncovered new details about an ancient galaxy
James Webb has uncovered the traits of an ancient galaxy situated more than 25 billion light years away. The galaxy is known as GS-9209 and …
NASA’s Lunar Orbiter spots Japanese Moon lander’s crash site
Japan and ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander appears to have met a startling end, according to new photos captured by NASA’s Lunar Orbiter. Based …
Scientists want you to help decode an ‘alien’ transmission from Mars this week
What if an alien transmission was to reach Earth? Would we be able to decode it and somehow communicate with other species? Many believe we …
Japanese scientists found a rare crystal that changes color and melts when hit with light
A group of chemics working with the Osaka University in Japan have identified a rare crystal that melts whenever it is exposed to ultraviolet light. …
Photographer uses 4-hour exposure to capture a hidden nebula in stunning detail
Humans have used the northern star to help safely navigate for thousands of years. But what if I said that there is a nebula hiding …
Huge study across 160 cities may have discovered what drives evolution on Earth
Humanity is driving evolution on Earth. At least, that’s what a new project involving 287 scientists across 160 cities in 26 different countries has suggested. …
NASA Juno spacecraft beamed back dazzling new images of Jupiter’s moon Io
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has made another pass of our solar system’s gas giant, capturing even more iconic and breathtaking photos of Io, Jupiter’s volcanic moon. …
Rare rainbow sea slug that looks like a sci-fi creature was captured on video
A volunteer with The Rock Pool Project in Falmouth, England discovered quite an extraordinary sight while turning over rocks at the end of the day. …
Ancient rivers on Mars may have been wilder than previously thought
This year has been a big one for Mars exploration. Not only did Perseverance finish its initial setup for the Mars sample return mission, but …
Researchers may have discovered a new way to restore vision in humans
Dormant cells found in the retina could be the key to a breakthrough method that allows doctors to restore vision in humans. Degenerative retinal disease …
This new tech is said to filter 99% of ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Rainwater is quickly becoming unsafe to drink. And as “forever chemicals” — a type of chemical that doesn’t break down in the environment — continue …
4.6 billion-year-old meteorite discovered after it smashed through the roof of a house
A rock that smashed into a home in New Jersey this year has been confirmed as a rare meteorite believed to be roughly 4.6 billion …
