Even in our cosmic backyard, the solar system, many questions remain open. On Venus there are formations similar to volcanoes, but it is not known if they are active. The surface of Mars suggests tha… [+5581 chars]
A singular scientific finding has drawn the attention of the academic world, particularly the geology. Is about two giant spots found in the deepest layers of the planet Earth. One of the spots is … [+2039 chars]
In the aftermath of the asteroid impact 66 million years ago that doomed the dinosaurs, it appears that brawn was more important than brains for the mammals that managed to survive the calamity and c… [+1158 chars]
NASA has its eye on a large asteroid that's heading our way. Asteroid 2007 FF1 could be up to 558 feet wide, making it almost twice the size of the Statue of Liberty. The asteroid is bigger than th… [+1443 chars]
Tomorrow's weather may be cloudy with a chance of electrons, thanks to a newly detected phenomenon in Earth's magnetic shield. Described as unexpected, ultra-fast "electron precipitation," the pheno… [+3371 chars]
A method for fabricating single-crystal graphene sheets on large-scale electrically insulating substrates could aid in the development of next-generation nanomaterial-based products such as very ligh… [+3345 chars]
An abundance of food for astronauts venturing on long-duration space missions would be utterly important to keep the wheels of planetary exploration moving. While scientists have already grown plants… [+2408 chars]
After NASA's Perseverance rover landed on Mars in February last year, its two microphones started recording, allowing scientists to hear what it is like on the Red Planet for the first time. In a … [+3453 chars]
Enlarge/ NASA's large rocket will undergo a dress rehearsal this weekend. 20 with 12 posters participating After two weeks of preparatory work on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, NASA is rea… [+4300 chars]
The biggest known ice volcanoes, which spew ice instead of lava, are located on Pluto. Now it turns out size is not the only feature setting apart Pluto's "cryovolcanoes" from all others. In a stud… [+5668 chars]
Volcanic activity beneath the surface of Mars could be responsible for triggering repetitive Marsquakes, which are similar to earthquakes, in a specific region of the Red Planet, researchers from The… [+4056 chars]
A space rock the size of a skyscraper that scientists deemed "potentially hazardous" sailed harmlessly past Earth today (April 1) around 4:35 p.m. ET. Even though theasteroid only flew within roug… [+2024 chars]
