What if we could use a hydrogen molecule as a quantum sensor in a terahertz laser-equipped scanning tunneling microscope? This would allow us to measure the chemical properties of materials at unprec… [+2986 chars]
Scientists at NUI Galway have shown, for the first time, that smaller species of scorpions are more venomous than their larger counterparts. The researchers tested the theory from Indiana Jones whic… [+1858 chars]
These four galaxies are part of a large survey of more than 100 galaxies conducted by Chandra that looked for evidence of growing black holes. A new study uncovered evidence that stellar-mass black h… [+5433 chars]
The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. From long to short wavelength, the EM spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultravio… [+4993 chars]
New fossil evidence from rocks found in Canada shows that life on Earth began between 3.75 to 4.2 billion years ago, according to a new study. If the research published in Science Advances proves co… [+3630 chars]
Buckets pile up for curiosity. NASA’s spacecraft has faced several difficulties in recent days as it continues its overland journey to Mars, which began nearly ten years ago. On April 13, Curiosity t… [+2876 chars]
It would surely be inaccurate to say Nanaimo Astronomy Society’s next guest speaker has rocks in his head, but they are certainly foremost on his mind, especially rocks from Mars. Chris Herd is an E… [+4200 chars]
This week’s image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows two galaxies which are in the process of merging together, in the system VV-689. This system is known as the Angel Wing due to the wing-like sh… [+2297 chars]
The crew of the first fully private mission to the International Space Station was set on Sunday to leave the orbiting laboratory and head back to Earth. The three businessmen and a former NASA astr… [+2419 chars]
AdvertisementSupported byDebut rocket launches and robotic lunar missions will make the New Year a crucial prelude to putting astronauts back on the moon.Send any friend a storyAs a subscriber, you h… [+8462 chars]
The first all-private astronaut team ever sent to the International Space Station (ISS) was due to depart the orbiting outpost on Sunday for a flight back to Earth, capping a two-week science mission… [+3526 chars]
The Canadian skies are set to be extra captivating in May 2022. During the total eclipse, the moon will be shrouded in darkness, hidden from the sun’s light by the earth’s shadow. When is the next … [+1488 chars]
