Researchers have reported the discovery of a Neptune-sized planet, designated as HD 56414 b, in orbit around an A-type star. The discovery provides hints on why so few exoplanets have been discovered… [+3214 chars]
Quantum technology depends on the qubit, built with an atom, subatomic particle, or photon. In an electron or nuclear spin qubit, the familiar binary “0” or “1” state of a classical computer bit is r… [+3062 chars]
Scientists explain how NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will investigate exoplanet clouds. Clouds of vaporized rock, and perhaps even glittering gems, could fill the skies of some distant worlds. A… [+3402 chars]
Theres nothing quite so dramatic and inspirational as a scientific breakthrough. But what happens when different groups of scientists cant seem to agree on the science? DeepMind, an Alphabet researc… [+7285 chars]
Independence Day 2022: Quotes, wishes, messages, WhatsApp statuses, greetings and images to celebrate freedom on August 15
Earth today has seven continents that combine to form less than 30 per cent of the planet's landforms, while 70 per cent remain water. The continental evolution has been the result of plate tectonics… [+2881 chars]
A team of engineers from Europe has proposed a new rover concept that could surpass the challenges faced by traditional rovers during planetary exploration. Named Lunar Zebro, this unique rover has b… [+2051 chars]
A new study into the multipurpose uses of boomerangs has highlighted how the hardwood objects were used to shape the edges of stone tools used by Australian Indigenous communities. The research, pub… [+3081 chars]
Some of the cosmic radiation that hits the Earth has explosive origins. Astronomers have discovered debris from supernova explosions that can emit high-energy particles or cosmic rays that frequentl… [+4629 chars]
The Sun, which scientists predict to be about 4.57 billion years old, is currently going through a midlife crisis, a study has found. Currently, the star is bursting with solar flares, coronal mass … [+1800 chars]
NASA didn’t get everything it wanted from the InSight Mars lander, but the mission still pioneered new types of science on the red planet. The mission is now in the rearview mirror, but planetary sci… [+2441 chars]
Southern Ring Nebula imaged with two different Webb instruments. credit / NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI Take a brief trip through the galaxy with a video released by the European Space Agency of their p… [+1534 chars]
