So what is the Mars Sample Return mission exactly?
The Mars Sample Return mission is an effort to bring samples of Martian rocks and soil back to Earth, where...
Scientists confirm Venus is still volcanically active
This suggests that the planet's interior is still churning away.
UAE sends Hope probe to Mars in first major project
It could be a momentous breakthrough for a country without space exploration history.
Changing laundry washing habits could prevent a third of microfiber pollution in the ocean
Shorter wash cycles and cold water can reduce the amount of microfibers that end up in the ocean by 30%.
The Milky Way’s halo might be thousands of times hotter than the sun’s surface
The halo surrounding the Milky Way may be much hotter than originally thought.
Rare T-rex ancestor found in Australia
Australia has always been home to some weird looking creatures. Now, one of the strangest dinosaurs has also been discovered...
Whales enjoying the sound of silence as COVID-19 pandemic reduces ship traffic
Deep-water probes now record fewer decibels of noise as the coronavirus has put a halt on maritime traffic.
A look back at Hubble’s history in honor of its 30th anniversary
The story of the most prolific space telescope in history.
Help NASA save the ocean’s corals by playing a new video game
A citizen science project that aims to help the world's corals.
Some epileptic seizures could be triggered by autoantibodies
It's good news for sufferers of epilepsy -- though novel treatments are still a while away.
What is the vacuum of space?
Nature hates a vaccuum -- so why do we have one?
Astronomers spot the largest explosion since the Big Bang
It was so big it punched a hole in space the size of 15 Milky Ways.
What is the largest star in the known universe?
“Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels.” ―...
New detonating engine could make space travel faster and cheaper
A major breakthrough could be coming to rocket engines.
Our food waste could be more than double originally thought
Previous estimates failed to account for affluence because the rich waste much more food than the poor.
Gravitational waves have scientists searching for answers
What's a good way to baffle astronomers? Send a 14 millisecond gravitational wave signal. At least that's what the Universe...
Where is the coldest place in the universe?
The coldest place in the Universe is the Boomerang Nebula, where temperature reaches only 1 degree Kelvin. However, humans have...
NASA planet-hunting satellite finds its first Earth-sized alien world
The exoplanet orbits a star in the habitable zone and may be covered in oceans.
“Mighty Mice” arrive at the ISS to improve astronaut health
Scientists sent extraordinarily muscular mice to the International Space Station to study how microgravity affects muscles and bones.
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
There are many misconceptions of what to do when someone is having a seizure. (Image: Epilepsy Foundation) As Hippocrates once...