By observing the field of globular cluster Palomar 2 with the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), astronomers have discovered 32 new variable stars. The newfound variables are mostly RR Lyrae star… [+3218 chars]
Life as we know it requires an atmosphere. It is the air we breathe, our shield from harmful ultraviolet rays, and our defense against extreme temperature swings, like those on Mars. But Earths atmos… [+8312 chars]
Fans of astrophotography are currently feasting thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, but Hubble isn’t ready to be forgotten yet. Its latest capture is a gorgeous glittering star cluster in the c… [+2522 chars]
Aug 22 2022Reviewed by Alex Smith Metallic glass is a significantly advanced alloy with potential for numerous engineering uses. In many ways, it resembles a solid form due to its exquisite metal ap… [+3082 chars]
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck spoke at the SmallSat 2022 conference and offered up words of wisdom for anyone pondering an entry into the lighter end of the launch market. After apologizing for his virt… [+3973 chars]
A long time ago, climate change caused an unexpected change in the Earth’s biosphere: even as other species underwent mass extinction, there was a significant increase in the population and diversity… [+4564 chars]
A handwritten document thought to have been penned by Galileo Galilei is actually a forgery, the University of Michigan has announced. The single piece of paper was a jewel of the collection of the… [+3401 chars]
If youve ever imagined naming a celestial body, the International Astronomical Union has a contest for you. >> Read more trending news With the recent discovery of previously unseen exoplanet… [+1968 chars]
The first mutation of the wingless gene was found by accident in Drosophila in the 1970s, following the observation of flies that did not possess wings, hence its name. Fifteen years after its discov… [+3540 chars]
While the James Webb space telescope has been delivering unprecedented images of deep space, the Mars rover Curiosity continues to cover the Red Planet and recently reached a milestone. How old is M… [+1420 chars]
Lasers are everywhere. Devices that use them transmit information and enable the existence of long-distance communications and the internet; they aid doctors performing surgeries and engineers manufa… [+5268 chars]
Residents of Northwestern parts of the U.S. and Canada were baffled at seeing a bright trail of lights—almost like a train flying through the skies over the weekend. The mystery seems to have now be… [+2108 chars]
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