James Webb telescope found a galaxy like the Milky Way 9 billion years in the past
Astronomers have discovered what could very well be the Milky Way’s long-lost twin. The newly discovered galaxy is located 9 billion light-years from Earth and …
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Astronomers discovered a rare star system ready to explode in a massive ‘kilonova’
Astronomers have discovered humanity’s first known example of a rare binary system doomed to end in a massive kilonova explosion. This type of cosmic phenomenon …
NASA’s NuSTAR Telescope reveals beautiful hidden light shows on our Sun
Our Sun is a terrifying and beautiful cosmic object, and while scientists are sure that the Sun will explode one day, destroying Earth along with …
12 new moons of Jupiter were discovered, bringing the total to 92 and beating Saturn
In 2019, Saturn pushed ahead of Jupiter as the planet with the most moons in our solar system. Now, however, Jupiter’s moon count has been …
Chinese scientists have successfully cloned ‘super cows’
Scientists in China have managed to clone three super cows that, once fully grown, will be able to produce 50 percent more milk than the …
Scientists just discovered a hidden layer of molten rock beneath the Earth
A group of scientists has discovered a hidden layer of molten rock under the Earth’s surface. The new layer is located around 100 miles beneath …
Scientists know how the world’s deadliest mushroom is spreading across the U.S.
The world’s deadliest mushroom has been spreading across the United States faster than expected. The “death cap” mushroom, which is more formally called Amanita phalloides, …
Wild plan says we should mine moon dust to create a ‘solar shield’ around Earth
As the climate crisis continues to worsen, scientists and researchers around the world have been looking for ways to curb the effects and mitigate the …
Scientists unearthed a ‘monster-bird’ fossil
A new study of ancient fossils reveals just how big some penguins used to be. Researchers say they discovered the remains of a giant species …
NASA’s Curiosity just discovered evidence of ancient water on Mars
Since 2012, NASA’s Curiosity rover has been crisscrossing the Martian surface, gathering data about the planet’s history, including evidence of ancient water on Mars. Curiosity …
Astronomers found the source of a mysterious distant light in space
Scientists discovered a mysterious light in what they previously believed was a darker region of space. The light, which James Webb picked up, was initially …
Mysterious Russian satellites break up and create debris fields in orbit
A group of mysterious Russian satellites has begun to break up in low-Earth orbit, reports indicate. The satellites are part of three groups launched in …
Stunning photos show rare ‘rainbow clouds’ lighting up the sky
Photographers have captured breathtaking photos of “rainbow clouds” shining in the clouds. The multi-colored clouds are known as polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) and look similar …
An unlikely ring around the planet Quaoar has scientists baffled
A small planet orbiting the sun beyond Neptune has scientists baffled. The planet, known as Quaoar, is one of 3,000 small planets found that far …
Fascinating image shows light bending around a white dwarf star
A group of astronomers has managed to directly measure the mass of a dead star by using gravitational microlensing around a white dwarf star to …
James Webb spots asteroid, its tiniest observed object yet
James Webb has spotted an asteroid the size of the Roman Colosseum. Astronomers say that the 300 – 650 foot asteroid is part of our …
SpaceX just launched a massive communications satellite into orbit
Late Monday evening, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a massive 10,000-pound satellite into orbit. The Amazonas Nexus was delivered to a geostationary transfer …
Scientists discovered a bewildering new form of ice
Scientists have discovered a new form of ice through ball milling, which involves shaking frozen water around in a jar of ultracold steel balls. This …
Scientists discovered a nearby planet called Wolf 1069 b that could be habitable
Astronomers have discovered a rarity among the stars. According to a new study published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, an exoplanet known only as Wolf 1069 …
Analog quantum simulators may solve problems traditional quantum computers can’t
Researchers from Stanford University and University College Dublin (UCD) have developed bespoke quantum computers with quantum components designed to solve specific questions. These analog quantum …
Scientists created ‘cyborg cells’ that are partially alive, but can be programmed
Scientists have managed to do something truly groundbreaking. According to a new paper published in Advanced Science, researchers have created programmable cyborg cells that could …
Photos show underwater volcano’s explosive eruption in Vanuatu
Earlier this week, an underwater volcano off the coast of Vanuatu’s East Epi erupted, spewing ash around the island’s sky. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards …
Scientists say Bigfoot has a simple explanation
The legend of Bigfoot has existed for generations. All around the world, tales of a hairy, humanoid creature lurking in the woods have sprouted, some …
Remarkable footage shows planets circling a star 133 light-years from Earth
After more than a decade of observations, Northwestern University astrophysicist Jason Wang has constructed an amazing time-lapse video of four planets larger than Jupiter as …
Watch ISS astronauts complete a spacewalk on NASA Live
NASA is currently hosting live footage of a spacewalk aboard the International Space Station on its live streaming service. The spacewalk, which is just one …
James Webb photographed a billion-year-old spiral galaxy
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) January Image of the Month features a spectacular picture taken by the Webb Space Telescope. The image features several bright …
The Soul Nebula’s red glow looks stunning in this Hubble image
Back in December, the European Space Agency released an image of the Soul Nebula, a portion of space located 7,000 light-years away. In the image, …
A rare green comet will pass Earth tonight: How to watch it
Wednesday, February 1, will be an intriguing day for skywatchers as a rare, green comet will pass close to Earth for the first time in …
NASA is getting ready to examine Mars rock samples that may hold proof of alien life
NASA has announced plans to create a lab specifically designed to study the Martian rock samples that Perseverance has been gathering from the Jezero Crater …
Colossal Biosciences hopes to resurrect the woolly mammoth in 4 years
Colossal Biosciences, which is known for its plans to revive extinct animals, says that it hopes to revive the woolly Mammoth in just four years. …
