There’s little debate that the most exciting move in a rocket’s repertoire is when it launches itself skywards on a column of flame. But failing that, it’s still pretty interesting to see how these m… [+2468 chars]
Scientists have found the last two of the five informational units of DNA and RNA that had yet to be discovered in samples from meteorites. The discovery, made by an international team along with NA… [+2178 chars]
In the search for novel types of superconductors -- phases of matter that that conduct electric current without loss -- scientists are investigating materials that consist of multiple layers. A team … [+2808 chars]
Taken from the April 2022 issue of Physics World, where it appeared under the headline "Walking on the Moon". Members of the Institute of Physics can enjoy the full issue via the Physics World app. … [+5540 chars]
Drought caused this Iowa corn crop to fail in 2012. Credit: USDA To assess how climate warming will change risks such as crop failures and wildfires, it’s necessary to look at how the risks are like… [+5086 chars]
An untouched, almost pure argon deposit that has been left since the formation of the Earth is set to help physicists gather better insight into the universe. The Urania Project facility in southwes… [+4494 chars]
May's full moon is known as the Flower Moon to signify the wildflowers that bloom throughout the month in the Northern Hemisphere. The Flower Moon will undergo a total lunar eclipse on the night of … [+979 chars]
SPACEX HAS LAUNCHED four astronauts to the International Space Station for Nasa, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires. It is the first Nasa crew comprised equally o… [+4795 chars]
Jupiter is known for being a giant planet made of gas, but many people on Twitter have learned just how fast it rotates and they can't quite believe it. Dr. James O'Donoghue (@physicsJ) a planetary… [+3811 chars]
Last week, NASA's Perseverance Rover captured a gorgeous view of Phobos eclipsing the Sun, from the surface of Mars. From the point of view of any Martian microbes lurking out there, the eclipse may … [+2193 chars]
NASA has announced extensions for eight of its planetary science missions, giving a new lease on life to spacecraft studying the Moon, Mars, the outer Solar System, and more. The agency cleared th… [+8117 chars]
Gossip will delight you with more accurate weather reports. Scientists and forecasters are totally excited. The first satellite weather report The second generation of Europeans, MetOp-SG with its li… [+2266 chars]
