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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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

In the vast expanse of our solar system, celestial bodies hurtle through space, occasionally crossing paths with Earth. Among these cosmic wanderers, one asteroid has captured the attention of astronomers...

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…

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 recreated the eerie sound of Earth’s magnetic field flip from 41,000 years ago, using data from ESA’s Swarm mission. This geomagnetic reversal, known as the Laschamp event, saw…

Experts are warning that the growing crisis of space debris in low Earth orbit is creating a ticking time bomb that threatens astronauts, satellites, and future missions. With over 30,000…

The European Space Agency's Hera mission is set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, aiming to study the aftermath of NASA's DART impact on the…

The Three Gorges Dam, a colossal structure spanning the Yangtze River in China's Hubei province, has long been a subject of fascination and scientific inquiry. This engineering marvel, completed in...

Earth has captured a new mini-moon, 2024 PT5, a small asteroid temporarily trapped by Earth’s gravity. Discovered in August 2024, the asteroid became Earth’s second moon on September 29 but…

The groundbreaking image, taken by the JENI instrument, reveals the intricate structure of the Van Allen belts, providing critical insights into space weather and the hazards of deep space exploration.

University of Maryland geologists have uncovered the remains of an ancient seafloor buried deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, challenging long-standing theories about Earth's mantle dynamics. This discovery, led by Jingchuan…

Scientists have discovered a staggering amount of water surrounding a young star system, HL Tauri, located 450 light-years from Earth. The water detected is equivalent to three times the volume…

A new study challenges the long-accepted theory that Earth's moon was formed by a massive collision with a young planet. Researchers from Penn State propose that the moon may have…

A recent study suggests that nearby supernovae may have played a key role in shaping the evolution of life on Earth. Researchers from UC Santa Cruz discovered deposits of iron…

A newly discovered Earth-like planet orbiting a dead star provides insights into Earth’s potential survival after the Sun becomes a white dwarf. Located around 4,000 light-years away, the planet endured…

A Soyuz MS-25 capsule has successfully returned two Russian cosmonauts, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, along with American astronaut Tracy Dyson, to Earth after completing a mission aboard the International…

The Three Gorges Dam, China's colossal hydroelectric marvel, stands as a testament to human engineering prowess. This massive structure, spanning the Yangtze River in Hubei Province, not only generates enormous...

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications has revealed that replacing half of global meat consumption with plant-based alternatives could drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect biodiversity. This bold…

A recent study by researchers from the University of Wurzburg has revealed astonishing new data about the global ant population, challenging previous estimates. The findings offer a fresh perspective on…

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured the first-ever image of Earth alongside Mars' moon Phobos from the Martian surface. Taken on September 5, 2024, this unique photo shows Earth as a…

A recent study conducted by Ifop reveals surprising beliefs among young French people aged 11 to 24, particularly regarding the Flat Earth theory. These findings raise questions about the influence…

Earth's endless journey around the sun has been happening for billions of years, but just how many orbits has it completed? And what does this tell us about the future…

Astronomers have detected FRB 20220610A, a powerful radio signal that traveled across space for 8 billion years, offering new insights into the structure and evolution of the universe.

Scientists have discovered a massive underground ocean, three times larger than all surface oceans combined, located 700 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface. This groundbreaking find, hidden within a mineral called…

New geological evidence suggests that Earth might once have been encircled by a ring of debris, much like Saturn. This hypothesis, proposed by researchers from Monash University in Australia, was...

A growing body of research suggests that cosmic dust, originating from asteroid collisions and comet disintegration, may have played a crucial role in sparking the formation of life on Earth....

On September 14, 2024, a significant X4.5 solar flare erupted from the newly numbered Active Region 3825 (AR3825) on the Sun’s southeastern limb. The flare ranks among the strongest in...

On Friday, September 13, 2024, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams spoke publicly for the first time about their unexpected extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally...

Starting on September 29, 2024, Earth will briefly have a second "moon" as a small asteroid, 2024 PT5, gets captured by our planet's gravity. This mini-moon will stick around for...

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Juice spacecraft, currently en route to explore Jupiter’s icy moons, has made an intriguing discovery much closer to home. During its August 2024 flyby of...

After nearly 50 years in space, Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object, continues its journey through interstellar space. Despite its age, the spacecraft remains operational, but recent issues with its...

A team of researchers from Spain and Japan has made a significant discovery by detecting a diverse array of live fungi, bacteria, and viruses high in the Earth’s atmosphere. This...

SpaceX launched the ambitious polaris dawn mission early Tuesday morning, sending a civilian crew into Earth’s orbit. The mission, led by jared isaacman, aims to set new records and conduct...

A new study has condensed 1.8 billion years of Earth’s tectonic plate movements into a mesmerizing two-minute video. Led by Dr. Xianzhi Cao of the Ocean University of China, this...

Recent research has revealed that the high-altitude explosion of SpaceX's Starship rocket during its second test flight in November 2023 temporarily tore a hole in the ionosphere, the uppermost layer...

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft safely touched down on September 7, 2024, following an uncrewed mission that has brought renewed focus on the spacecraft's challenges. Details of the Landing Starliner touched down...

NASA’s Boeing Starliner capsule is set to return to Earth on Friday, September 6, 2024, marking the end of an extended and challenging mission. The spacecraft, which has been docked...

China is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Tianwen-3 mission around 2028, aiming to return samples from the surface of Mars to Earth. This mission will build upon the success...

Two years after NASA's Dart mission, which involved a deliberate spacecraft collision with the asteroid Dimorphos, researchers have revealed new findings about the aftermath. According to a study published on...

Recent research has unveiled a previously unknown doughnut-shaped structure deep within Earth's outer core, potentially offering new insights into the planet’s magnetic field, which plays a crucial role in protecting...

An asteroid approximately the size of two football fields, designated 2024 ON, is set to make a notably close approach to Earth this month. According to the Virtual Telescope Project,...

In a groundbreaking discovery, an international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of a global electric field on Earth, known as the ambipolar electric field. Hypothesized over 60 years...

In an astonishing discovery that has captivated paleontologists worldwide, matching sets of dinosaur footprints from the Early Cretaceous period have been unearthed on two different continents—South America and Africa—offering unprecedented...

For decades, astronomers have warned that the Milky Way galaxy and the neighboring Andromeda galaxy are on a collision course, an event predicted to take place in about 5 billion...