The size of a Near-Earth Object is something that scientists always keep an eye on. The larger the object, the larger the threat. Next month, another NEO will whiz by our planet, but, thankfully, e… [+3445 chars]
If youre one of a few people fortunate enough to be able to afford a $55 million ticket to space, the odds are that youre not much accustomed to hard labor. Members of the all-private crew to the Int… [+3062 chars]
ByJet Propulsion LaboratoryMay 17, 2022 Martian surface frost, made up largely of carbon dioxide, appears bluish-white in these images from the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) camera aboard… [+7070 chars]
Plasmids have extensive use in basic and applied biology. These small, circular DNA molecules are used by scientists to introduce new genes into a target organism. Well known for their applications i… [+3956 chars]
Enlarge/ NASA's Space Launch System rocket is seen on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in April. 96 with 56 posters participating, including story author NASA has published a list of potentia… [+3894 chars]
Reusable space technology has led to a rise in space transportation at a lower cost, as popularized by commercial spaceflights of companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic. What is poorly understood,… [+3170 chars]
This is how the "Blood Moon" appeared from space during the lunar eclipse. The first total lunar eclipse of the year created a lot of buzz on the planet. People in some countries - mostly in South A… [+2130 chars]
Einstein's theory of special relativity teaches us that time is relative. But what does it mean for time to be relative? How can we live in a universe where nobody can agree on when events start, whe… [+5276 chars]
In late April, Perseverance and Ingenuity arrived at the edge of Jezero Crater’s ancient river delta — an area of the crater that was likely once formed by flowing water, and a major focus of the Mar… [+10864 chars]
In late April, Perseverance and Ingenuity arrived at the edge of Jezero Crater’s ancient river delta — an area of the crater that was likely once formed by flowing water, and a major focus of the Mar… [+10864 chars]
Insects have complex anatomical features due to which the process of gene editing in many insect species like cockroaches has always been tricky for scientists. But a study recently published in the … [+4790 chars]
In biological evolution, we know that it's all about the survival of the fittest: organisms that develop genetic traits that allow them to better adapt to their physical environment are more likely t… [+4425 chars]
