Stanford scientist says in the next few decades, civilization as we know it will end
Paul Ehrlich, an American biologist, says that the end of civilization as we know it is coming. In fact, he says that the “end” will …
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NASA shares photo of C/2022 E3 comet streaking through space
Today’s astronomy photo of the day is none other than the comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). Astronomers first discovered the comet in early March of 2022. …
Researchers implanted mini human brains in mice, and they respond to light
Researchers have been growing mini human brains and other organs from stem cells for years, trying to find ways to implant them and see responses …
Curiosity rover may have found a water source on Mars
Various spacecraft and rovers are scouring the surface of the Red Planet, looking for anything that could help in NASA’s quest to learn more about …
These are some of the biggest space missions of 2023
2023 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for astronomers, with a once-in-a-lifetime comet set to pass by Earth later this month. But …
Take a trip to space and back with this new SpaceX rocket video
Space might be the final frontier, but we’re slowly closing the gap in how we explore it. One of the latest ways that is happening …
This strange metal alloy is the toughest material on Earth
A group of researchers has discovered that a special metallic alloy consisting of chromium, cobalt, and nickel is the toughest material on Earth. Based on …
NASA video explains why Venus is often called ‘Earth’s evil twin’
Venus is often called Earth’s evil twin, and for good reason. The two planets are eerily similar. But why exactly do we think of them …
The first full moon of 2023 is on Friday night
The first full moon of 2023 is coming up quickly. The moon will peak on January 6, in what many refer to as the Wolf …
South Korean lunar orbiter beams back unreal new photos of Earth and Moon
South Korea’s Danuri lunar orbiter, also known as the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket last year. In mid-December, …
NASA’s new X-59 plane is designed to break the sound barrier quietly
NASA is trying to break the sound barrier in a new and exciting way. Normally when something breaks the sound barrier, it creates a massive …
Hubble photographed a gorgeous open star cluster 160,000 light-years away
Hubble continues to deliver gorgeous images of the universe. One of the latest images the space telescope has captured is that of an open star …
A once-in-a-lifetime comet will breeze past Earth this month
Space enthusiasts will soon get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a stunning comet as it zooms past Earth later this month. The E3 comet — …
Researchers revive 2.6 billion-year-old ancestors of CRISPR gene-editing tool
A group of researchers managed to do something intriguing and revolutionary. According to a new study published in Nature Microbiology, international researchers have managed to …
We may be closer than ever to discovering the universe’s background hum
Astronomers are trying to listen to the universe’s background hum — a cascade of gravitational waves believed to exist since the first rapid inflation of …
Stunning galactic merger captured by James Webb
Galaxies are always evolving. Even our own Milky Way has evolved over the years, with astronomers recently discovering the ancient heart of our galaxy. Sometimes, …
Stanford scientists created a smart bandage that heals wounds faster
Waiting on a wound to heal can not only take a while, but it can also leave you with long-lasting scar tissue as a reminder …
Researchers used microwaves to ‘see’ objects without actually looking at them
The idea of seeing something without actually looking at it might sound crazy. After all, how do you see something if you aren’t actually looking …
New fossils reveal a super-predator that may have been the biggest animal in history
The largest animal we know of is the blue whale, a species that still lives and thrives to this day. But, new evidence that has …
This spray-on smart skin uses AI to let you type without a keyboard
What if you could spray something on your skin and then suddenly start typing without a keyboard? That seems to be the idea behind a …
This crazy idea could be a solution to the space junk conundrum
Space junk is a terrible problem right now, especially as more and more companies continue to send satellites into space. With the ISS swerving to …
This physicist says ‘paradox-free’ time travel is plausible
Time travel might seem like nothing more than science fiction, but scientists actually say that isn’t the case at all. Time travel could actually be …
Astronomers discovered over 200 new planets in 2022
It has been an excellent year for astronomers. Not only did we get the first images from James Webb, but the space telescope also managed …
This is the coldest place on Earth
The coldest place on Earth could leave an ill-equipped wanderer suffering from frostbite in just two minutes. That’s because this area of the East Antarctic …
Scientists discovered an organism that hunts and eats viruses
Scientists have discovered something intriguing in a new type of organism that actually eats viruses. The organisms, which are known as virovores, don’t just eat …
The best James Webb images of 2022
It has been over a year since the James Webb Space Telescope left Earth behind and began its mission to observe the deepest reaches of …
Is there life on Mars? A NASA scientist says no
Is there life on Mars? That’s a question that scientists have been trying to answer for decades now, as various spacecraft have wandered the surface …
SpaceX rocket launch creates gorgeous visuals over Florida
SpaceX just reached a fantastic milestone as we bring 2022 to a close, launching the 60th Falcon 9 mission of the year. This SpaceX rocket …
We might finally know why Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving
When you think of the North Pole’s location, you probably imagine it is the centermost point at the top of our planet. However, the North …
Dazzling new Hubble photos show stars sparkling in a globular cluster
The Hubble space telescope might have a few decades under its belt, but it continues to deliver images that keep it working alongside the James …
