A Brief-ish History of SETI. Part II: Ozma and the Drake Equation
Welcome back to A Brief-ish History of SETI, where we examine the major milestones and foundational principles that…
Scientists just sent unhackable quantum keys across 120 kilometers
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is widely considered the most advanced form of quantum cryptography, offering a path toward…
Astronomers from Western University Discover the Birthplace of Cosmic “Buckyballs”
They are known as “buckyballs,” ball-shaped molecules that resemble a hollow sphere, and are found in space. These…
Saturn’s Icy Rings Likely Formed from Lost Moon “Chrysalis”
You’re a long-necked Titanosaurs grazing the plains and chomping away on tree leaves about 100 million years ago…
When Will The Sun Die?
All stars go through a life cycle: they form, they spend most of their lives fusing hydrogen in…
Scientists Discover a New Way To Control Metals at the Atomic Scale
A new study demonstrates that manipulating atomic-scale interfaces can significantly change how a metal behaves electronically. Credit: Stock…
Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on May 9, 2026
It’s a new lunar phase tonight, the Third Quarter. This means around 50% of the Moon is illuminated…
Sir David Attenborough’s 10 Most Memorable Wildlife Encounters
7. Exploding seed pods “The invariable mark of wisdom,” wrote American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson back in the…
Scientists discovered a hidden underground structure beneath America that could dangerously amplify future solar storms and massive power grid failures
Ancient underground rocks could sharply intensify solar storm damage across eastern America Hidden crust beneath the United States…
Anthropic-SpaceX compute deal shows how tokens are taking over the economy
Reed’s view Elon Musk’s decision to sell compute power to Anthropic is an illustration of how the AI…
Humans May Have Hidden Regenerative Powers, New Study Suggests
A conceptual graphic shows how growth factors BMP2 and FGF2 are applied to the injury site to stimulate…
Artemis 2 Astronauts Catch Rare Meteoroid Impact Flashes on the Moon’s Hidden Side
In an unprecedented moment during NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, astronauts witnessed flashes of light caused by meteoroid impacts…