NASA's Europa Clipper and ESA's JUICE missions aim to explore Jupiter's icy moons, focusing on the potential habitability of their underground oceans, particularly Europa's, by gathering...
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is visible tonight after sunset. It's a rare, long-period comet from the Oort Cloud, best viewed with binoculars against the western horizon.
Research by A. Peter Klimley on sharks and rays breaching reveals it functions mainly to remove parasites, attract mates, or hunt prey.
Hello fellow star gazers! 🌌 As an amateur astronomer and night sky enthusiast, I’m beyond excited to share that Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)—the most talked-about comet...
A nearly complete fossil of an extinct North American porcupine helped resolve a debate on its ancestors' evolution, revealing distinct traits developed recently.
Mohamed-Slim Alouini, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Mariette DiChristina, Boston University About one-third of the global population, around 3 billion people, don’t have...
On Wednesday, a significant moment in history was commemorated as NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivered poignant remarks at the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in...
The synchronized explosion of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon in 2024 targeted Hezbollah, demonstrating the vulnerabilities and tracking capabilities of communication devices.
In August 2024, both La Niña and the lesser-known Atlantic Niña seem to be developing. This rare combination may impact Atlantic hurricane season, potentially reducing risk...
The Polaris Dawn mission has etched its name in the annals of space history, marking a significant milestone in human spaceflight. After a groundbreaking five-day journey,...