A new study by Jonathan Katz of Washington University in St. Louis suggests that a recently discovered periodic radio transient source, designated GLEAM-X J162759.5523504.3, may be a rare white dwarf… [+3728 chars]
Scientists have found a new way to "see" inside the simplest atomic nuclei to better understand the "glue" that holds the building blocks of matter together. The results, just published in Physical R… [+8137 chars]
The largest ever carnivorous dinosaur bigger than the Tyrannosaurus rex hunted its prey underwater, according to researchers. Driving the news: A team of researchers recently published a study that … [+1141 chars]
Comet Leonard, shown here on Dec. 4, 2021, was the brightest comet to whiz past Earth that year. (Image credit: Franco Tognarini/Getty Images) The brightest comet to whiz past Earth in 2021 has like… [+3219 chars]
NASA has shared some stunning images of its next-generation Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on the launchpad. The images, tweeted on Thursday, March 24, show the rocket — topped with the new Orion … [+1716 chars]
When it comes to human space exploration, it's difficult to bring along everything astronauts need for a mission especially if the plan is for a mission to last longer than a few weeks. That's why pe… [+1087 chars]
Scientists at Virginia Tech and U.S. Geological Survey used an 80-foot diameter electromagnet to survey the subsurface of the Yellowstone National Park and learn more about the water system, a press … [+4308 chars]
The International Space Station is held up as the bastion of international scientific cooperation: An orbiting testament to human endeavor and our ability to put borders and nationalism to the si… [+8313 chars]
A lot has changed since we first put boots on the Lunar surface over 50 years ago. Now, with NASA planning to use the Moon as a launching point for future space missions, it’s time to start talking a… [+2366 chars]
The recent eruption of Tonga's Hunga TongaHunga Haapai volcano, at 04:14:45 UT on Jan. 15, was recently confirmed to have launched far-reaching, massive global disturbances in the Earths atmosphere. … [+3795 chars]
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) have selected two astronauts to launch on NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station. NASA astron… [+3427 chars]
Wait, wasn't this the plot to that one Kurt Vonnegut novel? Ice Man Cometh Science can do almost anything these days including apparently creating a new type of ice. Which, for the record, is appro… [+2214 chars]
