Lydia Amazouz

Astronomers have discovered pyrene, one of the largest carbon-based molecules ever detected in deep space, within the Taurus molecular cloud, offering crucial insights into the role of carbon in planet…

Paleontologists have discovered the fossils of Heleocola piceanus, a 75-million-year-old swamp-dwelling mammal, in Colorado. This Late Cretaceous species, larger than most mammals of its time, offers new insights into mammal…

Researchers have detected the most powerful gamma rays ever recorded at the center of the Milky Way, confirming the presence of a PeVatron, a cosmic accelerator that produces some of…

NOAA has released the first images from the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR-1), the world’s first operational space-based coronagraph, capturing unprecedented views of the sun’s corona and monitoring coronal mass ejections (CMEs).…

SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS), heading for a scheduled splashdown on October 25, 2024, after delays caused by Hurricane Milton. The mission, which included…

Astronomers have discovered the first known triple black hole system in the Milky Way, challenging long-held theories of how black holes form. Located 8,000 light-years from Earth, the system involves…

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), an experimental spacecraft designed to harness sunlight for propulsion, is facing technical challenges after a bent boom caused it to lose orientation and…

On October 24, 2024, four large asteroids, including one as tall as a skyscraper, will pass by Earth within a 12-hour span. Though classified as "potentially hazardous," none of these…

Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed an innovative material, COF-999, that can efficiently remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, offering a potential breakthrough in carbon capture technology. This new…

Scientists believe that dogs may be undergoing a third wave of domestication, driven by humans’ desire for calm, friendly pets suited to modern, urban lifestyles. This shift is influencing dogs’…

A mysterious fireball streaked across the night sky above Lake Erie on October 21, 2024, leaving hundreds of witnesses in awe across the U.S. and Canada. The American Meteor Society…

NASA has unveiled a prototype telescope for the LISA mission, a collaboration with ESA to detect gravitational waves from space. Set to launch in the mid-2030s, LISA will feature three…

The giant fish, known as the "Mekong Ghost," has been rediscovered in Cambodia's Mekong River after nearly two decades. This critically endangered species, once thought to be extinct, has been…

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy IC 3225, zooming through the dense Virgo galaxy cluster like a cosmic cannonball. The galaxy is undergoing…

Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire has successfully bred a critically endangered greater bamboo lemur, marking a rare conservation achievement. The park is one of only two locations worldwide to breed…

Recent studies of Apollo 16 lunar samples and meteorites from the moon’s far side have revealed new insights into the moon’s ancient impact history. These findings not only deepen our…

A colossal meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago may have been catastrophic, but recent research suggests it also helped early microbial life on Earth thrive. This event, known as the…

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered five ancient quasars that defy established models of cosmic formation. These lonely quasars, observed in regions of space with few neighboring galaxies,…

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, have unearthed the smallest complete dinosaur egg fossil ever found, measuring just 29 millimeters in length. The eggs were discovered in…

Chinese researchers have developed lunar bricks made from simulated lunar soil that are more than three times stronger than conventional building materials. These bricks, designed for future moon base construction,…

Scientists have proposed using diamond dust to cool the planet by reflecting sunlight away from Earth, potentially lowering global temperatures by 1.6°C over 45 years. While sulfur dioxide has been…

Researchers are developing innovative remote-control robots and advanced simulations to assist future missions on the moon and Mars. These teleoperated robots will be able to collect critical materials like moon…

The Hera spacecraft, on a mission to study the aftermath of NASA's DART asteroid impact, has beamed back its first images from space. Taken from a distance of over 1.6…

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has passed rigorous centrifuge testing at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, simulating the intense forces it will experience during launch. The tests evaluated the…

A new generation of powerful telescopes is set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. From the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) to the Rubin Observatory, these cutting-edge instruments will…

SpaceX has secured $733.5 million in contracts from the U.S. Space Force for eight national security launches. These contracts, awarded as part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase…

The concept of Kessler syndrome, first proposed in 1978 by NASA scientist Donald Kessler, outlines a devastating scenario where collisions between space debris create a cascading effect, rendering space around…

NASA's DAVINCI mission, set for launch in the early 2030s, aims to uncover whether Venus, Earth’s scorching neighbor, once had oceans and continents. Using modern data-analysis techniques on old mission…

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image of Messier 90 (M90), a spiral galaxy located 55 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation. Uniquely, M90 is one…

Scientists at Colossal Biosciences have pieced together 99.9% of the Tasmanian tiger genome, using a 110-year-old preserved specimen. With only a few genetic gaps remaining, this achievement marks a significant…

The US Space Force has disclosed plans for its highly secretive X-37B space plane to perform a series of never-before-seen maneuvers during its reentry to Earth. Utilizing a technique called…

ESA has begun the development of the Ramses mission to rendezvous with the asteroid Apophis ahead of its 2029 close flyby of Earth. The €63 million contract to start preparatory…

A mysterious Arctic fox found roaming the streets of Portland has wildlife experts and locals alike questioning how the animal arrived in the city, far from its natural habitat in…

ESA's Moonlight programme is poised to revolutionize lunar exploration by establishing Europe's first dedicated satellite constellation for communication and navigation services. With over 400 missions planned in the next two…

A nearby microquasar within our galaxy has been discovered to emit gamma rays with unprecedented energy levels, reaching up to 200 teraelectronvolts. The discovery, made using data from the HAWC…

A deep-sea expedition has uncovered a hidden ecosystem beneath hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor, where giant tube worms and other marine animals thrive in volcanic caves. This surprising discovery,…

NASA's latest study proposes that subsurface meltwater beneath Mars' icy layers could create environments capable of sustaining habitats. Researchers suggest that dusty ice formations allow sunlight to penetrate, enabling photosynthesis…

Paleontologists have uncovered one of Earth's oldest moving animals in the fossil-rich Nilpena Ediacara National Park of South Australia. The newly discovered species, Quaestio simpsonorum, lived 555 million years ago…

New research reveals that over 70% of meteorites that fall to Earth come from just three young asteroid families: Karin, Koronis, and Massalia. This finding significantly updates our understanding of…

Scientists have discovered that Gliese 229B, previously believed to be a single brown dwarf, is actually a pair of closely orbiting "failed stars." This revelation, made after nearly 30 years…

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured new, detailed images of the symbiotic binary star R Aquarii, located 700 light-years from Earth. This dynamic system, composed of a red giant and…

A team of scientists from the SETI Institute and Penn State University has completed the longest search ever for alien radio signals from the TRAPPIST-1 star system, located 41 light-years…

Axiom Space and Prada have revealed the AxEMU spacesuit, designed for NASA’s Artemis III mission to the Moon. Combining advanced technology with Prada’s expertise in high-performance materials, the suit offers…

The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, is about to peak, offering a chance to see bright meteors racing across the night sky. Despite the challenge posed…

Astronomers have discovered the oldest stellar disk in the Milky Way, named PanGu, which formed more than 13 billion years ago. This ancient structure reveals that the Milky Way’s growth…

NASA has confirmed that the Sun is at solar maximum, the peak of its 11-year cycle. This phase brings more frequent auroras and powerful space weather events, which could last…

The Euclid Space Telescope, launched by the European Space Agency, has released its first detailed images of the universe as part of its mission to map the cosmos. This first…

Astronomers have captured a direct image of AF Leporis b, a young gas giant exoplanet 88 light-years from Earth, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This observation marks a…

NASA is preparing to send humans to Mars by the 2030s, aiming to unlock the planet's geological secrets and investigate whether life ever existed there. Building on the success of…

Recent images captured by the European Space Agency's Mars Express and Trace Gas Orbiter have revealed mysterious cryptic terrain at Mars' south pole. These dark polygonal features, formed by the…