Dinosaurs rose and departed 26 million decades ago. Pangea divided further into different archipelagos we recognize nowadays, and humanity swiftly and profoundly reshaped the planet we dwell on. Desp… [+3639 chars]
A galaxy's overdeveloped spiral arm dominates the foreground of a stunning new image from the Gemini Observatory in Hawaii. The image captures a lopsided spiral galaxy known as NGC 772, which lie… [+2507 chars]
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote. "Past, Present, and Future of Women in Space," is an inspir… [+941 chars]
There are multiple ways to create two- and three-dimensional models of atoms and molecules. With the advent of cutting-edge apparatus that can image samples at the atomic scale, scientists found that… [+3952 chars]
NASA is nearing the end of fine-tuning the James Webb Space Telescope as calibrations are expected to wrap up by the end of June. The space agency has gone through more than 1,000 potential research… [+1098 chars]
Similar to a light switch, RNA switches (called riboswitches) determine which genes turn "on" and "off." Although this may seem like a simple process, the inner workings of these switches have confou… [+5241 chars]
SpaceX will stop producing new Crew Dragon craft after it finishes manufacturing its fourth and final capsule, according to Reuters. After confirming the news, Elon Musks private space firm told the … [+1222 chars]
Artist’s conception of the Webb Telescope in space. Credit: NASA The James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) will observe the Universe in the near-infrared and mid-infrared – at wavelengths longer than vi… [+1985 chars]
ASTRONOMERS have caught a rare glimpse of a potentially hazardous asteroid ahead of its flyby of Earth this week. The space rock 2007 FF1 is expected to make a close and safe encounter with our plan… [+3067 chars]
The northern lights have a certain magical quality, so it's no surprise there are many myths and ... [+] legends surrounding them. getty Thanks to scientific research, we now know what causes the n… [+4529 chars]
We all chase the elusive runner’s high. Some people describe it as “feeling strong” while other describe it as a sense of mental clarity. Suffice to say, it feels good. But most highs are addictive;… [+5602 chars]
Enlarge/ NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are at the launch site in Florida, ready for a wet dress rehearsal in early April. 36 with 21 posters participating President Joe Biden on Monday rel… [+4214 chars]