For advocates of de-extinction, this isnt a distraction from conservation; it is conservation. Today, DNA from more than 1,200 endangered species and subspecies has been archived in San Diegos Frozen… [+3861 chars]
ByNASAAugust 5, 2022 Animation of the Orion spacecraft flying around the Moon. Credit: NASA. During Artemis I, which is scheduled to launch as early as August 29, NASA Established in 1958, the Nat… [+11092 chars]
It's a record that has been broken multiple times over the past two years alone, and one that we expect to see broken again soon. Astronomers using the newly operational James Webb Space Telescope (… [+4345 chars]
South Korea's first ever moon mission is under way after the country's maiden lunar orbiter was blasted into orbit on a SpaceX rocket. The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter, nicknamed Danuri meaning 'e… [+4472 chars]
A world-renowned scientist has been forced to apologise after he shared what he claimed was a stunning picture of a star and turned out to be a slice of chorizo. Étienne Klein, a celebrated French … [+2191 chars]
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Cartwheel Galaxy, revealing new details about its formation, shape, and structure. The image released by NASA on Tuesday shows … [+2388 chars]
Amid all the hustle and bustle of modern lives, it may often seem like time is flying. But it turns out it really is, after Earth recorded its shortest day since records began in June. The 1.59 mi… [+10795 chars]
Tonga's volcanic eruption in January blasted enough water to fill more than 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools - and could weaken the ozone layer. Scientists who examined the amount of water vapour … [+7082 chars]