Fin whales are the second largest creatures on our planet, surpassed only by blue whales. They can reach a length of around 20 metersand require up to two metric tons of food per day. Accordingly, th… [+4740 chars]
Ever since astronomers found that Earth and the Solar System are not unique in the cosmos, humanity has dreamed of the day when we might explore nearby stars and settle extrasolar planets. Unfortunat… [+24497 chars]
Classifying celestial objects is a long-standing problem. With sources at near unimaginable distances, sometimes it's difficult for researchers to distinguish between objects such as stars, galaxies,… [+4723 chars]
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) have assessed whether knowledge and experience affect the distribution of the attention during the visual explora… [+2688 chars]
As Mars approaches its southern summer solstice, scientists and spacecraft are preparing for a new season of dust storms, mighty wind-driven clouds of dust that can cover thousands of square miles or… [+7139 chars]
An underwater volcano in the Pacific Ocean has begun to erupt, NASA images show. Living there: Sharks that can withstand extreme temperatures. Off the coast of the Solomon Islands, about 950 miles n… [+2442 chars]
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina Many athletes get the "jitters" a feeling of anxiety just prior to competing. For elite athletes, whether they're participating in an individual event or as part of a team, w… [+9207 chars]
Nasas InSight Mars lander since its arrival on the Red Planet in 2018 has relayed back invaluable information about our enigmatic neighbouring planet. From time to time, the space agency has also sha… [+3538 chars]
