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Astronomers hear a mysterious ‘hum’ across the universe; one explanation begins with strange dark stars 1
Researchers using the LUX-ZEPLIN detector have identified a small, unexplained signal that may represent the first detection of a
topicSix Never-Before-Seen Mystery Structures Found Lurking Deep Inside The Earth
Artificial intelligence has identified 175,000 hidden signals and six previously unknown structures deep within the Earth. These f
topicForbidden planet: was Pluto’s 2006 demotion a big mistake?
Pluto remains classified as a non-planet following a decision on August 24, 2006. While Mike Brown maintains that Pluto is not a p
topicJames Webb Space Telescope observes 72 stars and finds planet formation is a race against time
The James Webb Space Telescope observed 72 young star systems to determine the timeline of planet formation. The data reveals that
topicCuriosity climbs to new heights on Mars photo of the day for Aug. 28, 2026
NASA's Curiosity rover has reached a 1-kilometer elevation gain on the Martian surface. The agency recently released high-clarity
topicLab Testing Magnet-Powered Brakes For High-Speed Spacecraft Reentry
Laboratory tests are evaluating a magnetic braking system designed to slow spacecraft during high-speed reentry. This method aims
topicAncient shark 'graveyard' uncovered in Egyptian desert
Researchers uncovered an ancient shark graveyard in the Egyptian desert, revealing that the region was a thriving marine ecosystem
topicRoman Space Telescope live launch updates: NASA, SpaceX begin post-launch press conference
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on August 30, 2026, from the Kennedy Space Center via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Who Needs Life On Mars When It Has Glacial Spiders?
NASA's Viking Project delivered the first images of the Martian surface to Earth in 1976. These initial photographs were black and
topicAncient volcano with the force of one million nuclear bombs found beneath England
Researchers have identified a colossal ancient supervolcano buried under England's east coast, specifically beneath The Wash. This
topicScientists melted a diamond and cracked a secret of ice giants
Scientists have melted a diamond to resolve a 20-year mystery regarding diamond melting and the carbon density paradox. This exper
topicClues to two mysterious ‘ghost’ ancestors emerge from genetic traces found in modern human DNA
UC Berkeley researchers identified genetic traces of two unidentified archaic human lineages within 503 living human genomes. Thes
topicScientists took 232 gravity readings across a Utah mountain and discovered 1.55 million cubic metres of i
University of Utah scientists discovered a hidden ice reservoir within a rock glacier on Mount Timpanogos. By taking 232 gravity r
topic'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope
NASA has launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study the dark universe. Described as a "giant leap forward" and a "gre
topicWhen is the next lunar eclipse?
The next lunar eclipse will occur on February 20, 2027. This event will be a penumbral eclipse, meaning only a faint shadow will c
topicTrump calls in to NASA press conference to celebrate launch of Roman Space Telescope, a mission he tried to cancel
President Trump dialed into a NASA press conference to celebrate the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a project he
topicMap shows where Northern Lights could dazzle skies after solar flare
A solar flare has created conditions where the Northern Lights may be visible across several US states, including Michigan and Con
topicMassive space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, astronomers warn. 'It will be worse than big cities like London'
Astronomers warn that massive space mirrors could be 40 times brighter than the full moon. A project plans to launch 50,000 mirror
topicCuriosity captured a bizarre “combat tripod” on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has captured an unusual image on Mars, described as a 'jellyfish' or 'combat tripod'. The image, taken on S
topic20 years after Pluto was made a dwarf planet, some still can’t let go
Pluto remains classified as a dwarf planet two decades after losing its ninth-planet status. Despite public campaigns to restore i
topicA 324-million-year-old fossil from Texas preserves an early insect with 24 legs and paddle-like limbs on
A 324-million-year-old fossil from Texas has been discovered with an early insect having 24 legs and paddle-like limbs. This findi
topic15,000 years of solar wind in four hours? A Seattle company gives it a go.
Seattle company Interlune has successfully recreated lunar helium in a simulant for Earth-based extraction testing, replicating 15
topicUpdated Northern Lights Alert: 22 States May See Aurora Friday Night
Up to 22 US states may see the Northern Lights on Friday night. Forecasts indicate the aurora could be strong over Michigan and po
topicNancy Grace Roman Telescope live updates: Roman and Falcon Heavy delivered to launch pad
NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Florida on Sunday morning using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The telesco