The James Webb Space Telescope will study two strange “super-Earths”
by The James Webb Space Telescope plans to explore strange new rocky worlds in unprecedented detail. The telescope scientific consortium has an ambitious agenda to perform …
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Want to see the potential Tau Herculids meteor shower? Here’s what to expect, according to NASA.
When fragments of a shattered comet approach Earth tonight, the chances of a meteor storm are “fickle,” says NASA. But astronomers are still excited about …
Reward offered to hunt the thief who stole traces of Triassic-era reptiles from Capitol Reef National Park
A 250-million-year-old wedge of fossil record was stolen from Capitol Reef National Park in Utah five years ago and the National Park Service (NPS) wants …
Humans have big plans for mining in space, but there are many things that hold us back
Earth rising on the lunar surface. (Image credit: Shutterstock) (opens in a new tab) This article was originally published on The conversation. (opens in a …
Ultra-cold gas bubbles on the space station could reveal strange new quantum physics
Artist’s impression of the gas bubbles blown in NASA’s Cold Atom Lab aboard the International Space Station. (Image credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech) (opens in a …
Cause of rare crippling disease in children discovered thanks to 14-year-old autopsy samples
The cause of a mysterious polio-like disease found primarily in children may have finally been identified thanks to an 11-year-old case study. New research – …
Possible Herculids Tau Meteor Outbreak Tonight!
There may be a meteor shower emerging from Hercules tonight (May 30-31), so keep your eyes peeled for the region. Astronomers are keeping an eye …
A black hole formed by a lopsided merger may have gone rogue
Astronomers have discovered the first solid evidence that merger events between black holes can deliver a “kick” powerful enough to spin a black hole out …
A large study indicates that sensitivity to disgust is linked to prejudice towards gay men and lesbian women
Individuals who are more sensitive to disgust are more likely to have negative attitudes towards gay men and lesbian women, according to new intercultural research …
What are the prospects for Boeing’s Starliner capsule after the historic space station mission?
Boeing’s Starliner capsule will be thoroughly examined now that it’s back to Earth. Starliner was launched on May 19, kicking off a crucial unmanned demonstration …