Billionaire Elon Musk’s space venture SpaceX launched a batch of Starlink satellites — the sixth launch for the programme in July alone, and the company’s 33rd launch of 2022. The satellites were la… [+1076 chars]
On a warm July day in 1972, NASA launched a new Earth-imaging satellite called the Earth Resources Technology Satellite. "ERTS" was the first satellite of what later became NASA and the U.S. Geologic… [+6329 chars]
Water is life, but for all its importance, humanity has a surprisingly limited view of Earth's freshwater bodies. Researchers have reliable water level measurements for only a few thousand lakes arou… [+6138 chars]
The first images of James Webb Space Telescope have been an international sensation after it was shown to the world just a week ago, and scientists have already made a huge discovery. A galaxy as ol… [+3214 chars]
Chlorine atoms (Cl) are more reactive in the atmosphere than other oxidants. In recent years, researchers have seen increased concentrations of CI precursors in inland areas. The atmospheric oxidatio… [+2498 chars]
<li>Wilby, P. R., Carney, J. N. & Howe, M. P. A rich Ediacaran assemblage from eastern Avalonia: evidence of early widespread diversity in the deep ocean. Geology39, 655658 (2011). Article Goo… [+14765 chars]
image: Alsophila spinulosa in a forestview more Credit: Quanzi Li Land plants evolved 470 million years ago from algae and have since reshaped our world. Throughout their evolution, ferns have und… [+3983 chars]
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question youd like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do hammerhead sharks have hammer-shaped hea… [+5607 chars]
A depiction of Earth, first without an inner core; second, with an inner core beginning to grow, around 550 million years ago; third, with an outermost and innermost inner core, around 450 million ye… [+5653 chars]
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientist has made headlines for his stark warnings to male astronauts heading up to the skies above: under no circumstances should you masturba… [+2863 chars]
What do you know about nebulae? Recently, when NASA released the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, there were a total 5 images out of which two were of nebulae- Carina Nebula, and Sou… [+2363 chars]
Nasa has laser marked graffiti on Martian rocks to identify rock samples that will be brought to Earth for study.Nasa's Perseverance rover is currently collecting Martian samples from the 45 kilometr… [+1595 chars]
