An ancient carved statue of a very full-figured woman, known as the Venus of Willendorf, originated far from where it was found in the early 20th century, in Willendorf, Austria. Scientists recently … [+3558 chars]
The James Webb Space Telescope will zero in on a portion of the famous Orion Nebula, the closest region of mass star-formation to Earth, to learn more about how massive young stars shape their enviro… [+5851 chars]
Map showing Balkanatolia 40 million years ago and at the present day. Balkanatolia is a forgotten low-lying continent wedged between Europe, Africa, and Asia, already in existence 50 million years ag… [+5590 chars]
The search for alien life has been restricted to using life on Earth as the reference, essentially looking for "life as we know it" beyond Earth. For astrobiologists looking for life on other planets… [+4649 chars]
The James Webb Space Telescope will zero in on a portion of the famous Orion Nebula, the closest region of mass star-formation to Earth, to learn more about how massive young stars shape their enviro… [+5851 chars]
Ingenuity during its 20th flight on Mars on Feb. 25, 2022. NASA/JPL-Caltech Weve now flown on the Red Planet 20 times over. Soaring above the surface of Jezero Crater, the plucky Ingenuity drone h… [+2086 chars]
In an incident that has left everyone bewildered, an asteroid, which was on course to hit the Earth, has now suddenly changed its course and thereby shocked astronomers. Apparently, the asteroid was … [+2431 chars]
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Incredible new research from the University of California, Santa Barbara reports the first experimental observation of a “quantum boomerang.” Like the high-flying tool, this p… [+3765 chars]
Hydrogels exhibit an astonishing potential to swell and consume water. On a daily basis, they are utilized in nappies, dressings and more to lock moisture away. Image Credit: Angewandte Chemie At p… [+3065 chars]
Gazing at the night sky can evoke a sense of wonder regarding humanity's place in the Universe. But that's not all it can evoke. If you're knowledgeable about asteroid strikes like the one that wipe… [+7079 chars]
NASA has announced funding for research into 17 science fiction-esque projects aimed to advance the possibilities of space exploration, including drones to explore Venus, asteroid destroying technolo… [+3449 chars]
Swedish researchers have developed organic artificial neurons, aka nerve cells, capable of communicating directly with a biological system. In this case, the system the researchers interfaced with is… [+3367 chars]
