After nearly 13.8 billion years of nonstop expansion, the Universe could soon grind to a standstill, then slowly start to contract, new research published in the journal Proceedings of the National A… [+7605 chars]
WASHINGTON A senator and former astronaut said he did not expect Russia to perform another test of an antisatellite weapon because of the debris that posed a risk to that countrys own satellites as w… [+5408 chars]
The images released by the James Webb Space Telescope team last week arent officially first light images from the new telescope, but in a way, it feels like they are. These stunning views provide the… [+4044 chars]
A new Rice University-led analysis of the remains of ancient predators reveals new information about how prehistoric humans didor didn'tfind their food. "Sabertooth carcass consumption behavior and … [+2239 chars]
Researchers have advanced a new theory that can potentially solve a long standing mystery about the Solar System, that is how did the gas giants of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune assume their cu… [+5068 chars]
Infectious diseases such as malaria remain a leading cause of death in many regions. This is partly because people there dont have access to medical diagnostic tools that can detect these diseases (a… [+5085 chars]
An astrophotographer captured a beautiful picture of two planets aligned in the sky above Rome — and a little rain didn't stop him. Gianluca Masi spotted Venus and Jupiter hiding behind a thin cloud… [+2382 chars]
On land, heatwaves can be deadly for humans and wildlife and can devastate crops and forests. Unusually warm periods can also occur in the ocean. These can last for weeks or months, killing off kelp… [+6129 chars]
A University of Arizona tree-ring expert is closer than ever to pinning down the date of the infamous Thera volcano eruptiona goal she has pursued for decades. Charlotte Pearson, an associate profes… [+6663 chars]
WASHINGTON A senator and former astronaut said he did not expect Russia to perform another test of an antisatellite weapon because of the debris that posed a risk to that countrys own satellites as w… [+5408 chars]
Saturn's moon Titan has some surprising similarities to Earth. It has rivers, lakes, seas, and rainstorms, though these are composed of liquid methane rather than water. Now, a new study from resea… [+2387 chars]
The secret to what drives powerful solar flares is literally in the palm of your hand. Astronomers have discovered that one of the most important magnetic effect at work on the sun is the same one … [+3421 chars]
