The cosmic web is the largest structure in the universe, consisting of filaments of gas, dust, and dark matter that connect galaxies and clusters. However,...
Protected Lands Slow Down Wildlife Loss by Five Times, Study Finds
A new study published in Nature has revealed the importance of protected lands in preserving biodiversity, especially for vertebrates like amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds....
How a robotic exoskeleton can boost your sprint speed
A new study has shown that a wearable exoskeleton can help runners increase their speed by encouraging them to take more steps, allowing them to...
Lego scraps project to make bricks from recycled bottles
Lego, the world’s largest toymaker, has announced that it has abandoned its project to make bricks from recycled plastic bottles instead of oil-based plastic. The...
Meet Pampaphoneus, the Giant Predator that Ruled Before the Dinosaurs
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...