Scientists have discovered a 265-million-year-old fossil of a giant predator that ruled the Earth long before the dinosaurs. The fossil, found in Brazil, belongs to...
NASA prepares to deflect Bennu, the asteroid that could hit Earth with 22 atomic bombs
Scientists have calculated the exact date when an asteroid named Bennu could collide with Earth with a force equivalent to 22 atomic bombs. The space rock,...
Space solar farms: A viable solution for clean energy, says UK astronaut
Space solar farms are large-scale structures that collect solar energy in orbit and beam it down to Earth using microwaves or lasers. Unlike terrestrial solar...
How Earth’s Electrons May Be Creating Water on the Moon
A new study by planetary scientists has revealed that high-energy electrons from Earth’s plasma sheet may be contributing to the formation of water on the...
How Antarctic Sea Ice Algae Adapt to Extreme Conditions
Antarctic sea ice algae are microscopic organisms that live in pockets of salty brine under the frozen surface of the Southern Ocean. They are vital...
How Ocean Currents Shaped Earth’s Climate in the Age of Dinosaurs
A new study has revealed a previously unknown mechanism that influenced Earth’s climate during the Cretaceous period, when dinosaurs roamed the planet. The study shows...
How Tom Mueller went from building rockets in a garage to working with Elon Musk at SpaceX
Tom Mueller is one of the founding members and the chief technology officer of propulsion at SpaceX, the company that aims to colonize Mars. He...
Typhoon Haikui unleashes crocodiles in southern China
A recent typhoon that brought heavy rains and floods to southern China has also caused an unusual problem: escaped crocodiles. According to the China Daily...
NASA astronaut breaks record for longest space stay, calls it an ‘incredible challenge’
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has been living in orbit for almost a year, breaking the record for the longest space stay by a NASA astronaut....
New crew to launch to ISS to relieve stranded astronauts
A new crew of four astronauts is set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, September 15, 2023, to replace three astronauts...
How Shoreline Spiders Can Spread Mercury Pollution to Land Animals
Some spiders that live near water bodies can transfer mercury contamination from aquatic insects to terrestrial predators, according to a new study. This finding reveals...
Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low in 2023, Study Warns
Antarctic sea ice is a vital component of the Earth’s climate system, as it insulates the ocean, reflects heat, drives currents, supports ecosystems and protects...
Global experts urge governments to halt geoengineering projects
Geoengineering is the deliberate large-scale manipulation of the Earth’s climate system to counteract the effects of global warming. It can involve techniques such as solar...
Scientists warn of Earth’s deteriorating life support systems
A new study published in the journal Science Advances has revealed that Earth is “well outside the safe operating space for humanity” in six out...
AlphaFold Unveils the Secrets of Protein Evolution
Researchers have used AlphaFold, a revolutionary artificial intelligence system developed by DeepMind and Google, to predict the structures of more than 200 million proteins from...
How Music Affects your Brain and Gives You Chills??
It's fascinating how music has the ability to deeply impact your emotions, memory, and overall well-being. Have you ever wondered why certain songs give you...