Geneticists at Stanford University have figured out a way to carefully control the structure of plant roots as they grow and branch. By manipulating the depth and shape of a burgeoning root system, … [+3361 chars]
The earth is composed of three main layers: the crust, the mantle, and the core. Lasers pave the path for finding ancient crust. Curtin University researchers have discovered evidence of an approxi… [+2785 chars]
Posted on Aug 21, 2022 in Astrobiology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Extraterrestrial Life, Multiverse, Science, Space News, Universe This weekend’s stories include Black Hole Discovery Helps… [+2860 chars]
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a star-studded cluster in the constellation Sagittarius. This stellar grouping, known as globular cluster NGC 6540, shines brightly with ten… [+2456 chars]
Located one kilometre underground, the Southern Hemispheres first dark matter underground physics laboratory is open. The one-of-a-kind lab will allow researchers from several Australian universities… [+4756 chars]
ByIdan Ginsburg, Georgia State UniversityAugust 21, 2022 VFTS 243 is a binary system of a large, hot blue star and a black hole orbiting each other, as seen in this animation. Credit: ESO/L.Calçada … [+7758 chars]
ByIdan Ginsburg, Georgia State UniversityAugust 21, 2022 VFTS 243 is a binary system of a large, hot blue star and a black hole orbiting each other, as seen in this animation. Credit: ESO/L.Calçada … [+7758 chars]
By MADDIE BURAKOFF AP Science Writer NEW YORKTodays sharks have nothing on their ancient cousins. A giant shark that roamed the oceans millions of years ago could have devoured a creature the size o… [+2303 chars]
The International Space Station has an incredible view of our planet. In fact, the view is so good that you can even see when solar storms leave behind aurora borealis—the northern lights. A recent s… [+1733 chars]
A team of astronomers using the International Gemini Observatory (IGO) has made a significant breakthrough by obtaining the sharpest image of the most massive star discovered to date. Lying 1,60,000 … [+2269 chars]
A giant 92 foot asteroid is rushing towards Earth and it has got many wondering whether it will crash on our planet tomorrow! The asteroid is travelling at a staggering speed of 64800 kilometers per … [+2205 chars]
Access to medical supplies is a major concern for astronauts. Difficulty sleeping, pain, congestion, and allergies are common complaints from extraterrestrial missionaries. Drug use by US crew membe… [+3850 chars]