The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has wide-reaching implications, not only in the geopolitical sphere but also outside of the atmosphere. On the International Space Station (ISS), Russians work alongs… [+3872 chars]
Archaic humans began reaching Eurasia at least 2 million years ago, but the timeline of anatomically modern types spreading out of Africa is not known. In any case, by 40,000 years ago modern humans … [+10431 chars]
In 2020, astronomers announced they had found the closest black hole ever, located just 1,000 light-years away. However, recent research suggests that the object in question is not actually a black h… [+2450 chars]
Laser-powered spacecraft can soon be a thing in space travel. Once arrive, they are expected to be more efficient alternatives or replacements for the fuel-propelled rockets used by NASA and other sp… [+2865 chars]
Although its body was lizardlike, the structure of its skull resembled a tuatara. It sported similar rows of sharp, interlocking teeth extending directly from the jawbone. The skull also possessed tw… [+1992 chars]
In December of 2021, the European Space Agency (ESA) was preparing for its ExoMars launch by completing the first successful high-altitude drop test of the ExoMars mission parachute. Now, it seems to… [+1965 chars]
Miniature spaceships the size of cellphones could fly across the solar system using sails propelled by lasers, which would allow the tiny spacecraft to reach much faster speeds — and, potentially, … [+7649 chars]
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) astronomers back in 2020 discovered the closest black hole to Earth, which was reported to be just 1000 light-years away in the HR 6819 system. Actually, the l… [+2342 chars]
Newswise — Relatively small, but fearsome-looking stegosaur measured about 2.8 metres (9 feet) from nose to tail—but scientists can’t tell whether the remains are those of an adult or juvenile. A ne… [+4138 chars]
That doesn't look comfy. Wheely Annoying NASAs Mars Rover, also called Perseverance, seems to have taken a stowaway on board to cart across the Red Planets surface. On Friday, tech outlet CNET pu… [+1784 chars]
NASA NASA’s Curiosity rover landed on Mars way back in 2012, and it’s still rolling around, capturing new images all the time. At the end of February, the little rover spotted a tiny ‘flower’ on the… [+1391 chars]
Although its body was lizardlike, the structure of its skull resembled a tuatara. It sported similar rows of sharp, interlocking teeth extending directly from the jawbone. The skull also possessed tw… [+1992 chars]
