Asteroid Fragment Reveals a Strange Mineral Never Seen on Earth
The asteroid Ryugu is an echo from the deep, distant past. Two tiny grains of the rock, delivered…
Earth’s Rotation Is Slowing, And It Might Explain Why We Have Oxygen
Earth’s rotation is slowing down, and it could be why we have oxygen for life Ever since its…
Fighting extinction, coral reefs show signs of adapting to warming seas
As coral reefs decline at unprecedented rates, new research has revealed that some coral species may be more…
Newly discovered bus-size asteroid will zoom close past Earth tomorrow — and will not return for exactly 100 years
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Tech From NASA’s Hurricane-hunting TROPICS Flies on Commercial Satellites
NASA science and American industry have worked hand-in-hand for more than 60 years, transforming novel technologies created with…
Dirty laundry in space: Chinese team joins race to develop washing machine for astronauts
Astronauts have to get used to many things in space, including that they cannot wash their dirty clothes.…
Humans could finally have found a way to defy Earth’s gravity
Gravity is a key component to human life on Earth – but can this powerful force be defied?…
James Webb Telescope Finds Carbon-Rich Planet Nursery
In a cosmic twist worthy of a sci-fi plot, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to…
‘Jaws’ inspired scientists. Here’s what to know about sharks.
‘Jaws’ is often credited as an inspiration for generations of marine biologists fascinated by sharks. The movie returns…
How small is Earth? Exploring the vast scale of galaxies, clusters and beyond
From the ground beneath our feet to the farthest reaches of intergalactic space, the universe stretches far beyond…
A Satellite Accidentally Captured This Extremely Cool Photo of the Moon
A coronagraph captured this sublime image of the Moon crossing the Sun’s path. Studying the Sun is crucial…
Patagonia Glacier retreat, Chile – NASA Science
Patagonia, Chile. Left: September 18, 1986. Right: August 5, 2002. The 1986 image shows the region prior to…