An asteroid, twice the length of the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, is set to fly past our planet on May 27. The asteroid is being considered the largest asteroid to make a close approa… [+1644 chars]
When it comes to UFOs and extraterrestrial life, it's not clear all that's out there. But we do know a good bit about one thing in space: trash. From the moment humankind began space exploration, w… [+3364 chars]
Out in the dark depths of space, our models of the Universe get messy. A new study looking at the ultra-diffuse dwarf galaxy AGC 114905 has revived a controversial theory (or more accurately a hypoth… [+3586 chars]
Water ice deposits exist at the lunar poles, where temperatures are low enough for these deposits to remain stable over long timescales. However, water ice’s origin, abundance, and distribution remai… [+3309 chars]
NASA often shares breathtaking images and videos of galaxies on its social media handles, giving space enthusiasts' eyes a treat. As part of its galaxies galore series, NASA posts magnificent images … [+1588 chars]
NASA has warned that a submarine volcano in the Solomon Islands dubbed the 'sharkcano' because two species of shark are known to live in the submerged crater is starting to erupt. Satellite images s… [+5413 chars]
A world-class astronomical observatory is under construction in the town of Lenghu, northwest China's Qinghai Province. It has an average elevation of 3,800 meters. The site was chosen for the platea… [+207 chars]
Scientists have been trying to synthesize a new form of carbon called graphyne. However, they achieved limited success. Now, scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder have successfully creat… [+2402 chars]
May 23 2022Reviewed by Alex Smith Metal can be formed into various designs in a variety of ways, such as casting, machining, rolling, and forging. These mechanisms have an impact on the sizes and sh… [+6777 chars]
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NASA has indicated that 5,030 extrasolar planets have been confirmed in 3,772 systems, with another 8,974 candidates awaiting confirmation. With next-generation instruments like the James Webb Space … [+8041 chars]
Jonathon Carmona, Science & Technology Editor|May 22, 2022Jonathon CarmonaA Blood Moon will be rising this month. The phenomenon starts at 10:15p.m., May 15 and will conclude at 12:54a.m., May 16… [+3974 chars]