Bacteria can do a lot of cool stuff. They can break down crude oil and plastic, eat metal, shrink tumors, and maybe even control robots. But for all we know about them, there is much that we dont wh… [+3017 chars]
An international team of astronomers has discovered the most distant astronomical object of all time: a galaxy. Shining only about 300 million years after the Big Bang, it may contain the oldest star… [+4072 chars]
Powerful radar systems have played a major role in the study of planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects in our Solar System for several decades, and now have a "unique role" to play in planetary… [+5985 chars]
Placeholder while article actions load The first flight of NASAs mega moon rocket faces additional delays after a string of failed fueling tests. Officials said it will be challenging to meet a lau… [+1073 chars]
Glass possesses excellent transparency as well as stability when it comes in contact with chemicals or heat and is thus considered appropriate for several high-tech applications. Image Credit: Shutt… [+4849 chars]
NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations for the launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from the Kennedy Space Centers Launch Complex 39A on Saturday, April 23. NASA… [+1907 chars]
In 2012, Yale University scientists published a study announcing the identification of a planet rich in diamonds. Called 55 Cancri e, the planet is "possibly covered in diamond, rather than water and… [+1480 chars]
The test version of a unique satellite navigation receiver has been delivered for integration testing on the Lunar Pathfinder spacecraft. The NaviMoon satnav receiver is designed to perform the farth… [+7158 chars]
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For nearly 40 years, drugmakers have used genetically engineered cells as tiny drug factories. Such cells can be programmed to secrete compounds that yield drugs used to treat cancer and autoimmune c… [+4679 chars]
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the companys Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A during a brief static fire test ahead of NASAs SpaceX Crew-4 mission, Wednesd… [+1501 chars]
NASA is celebrating the Hubble Space Telescopes 32nd year in space with a festive look at five galaxies. Three spiral galaxies, an elliptical galaxy, and a lenticular (or, lens-like) galaxy are hu… [+2094 chars]
