Space
NASA Wants To Take Nuclear Power To The Moon And Beyond
March 23, 2025, 11:14 pm EDT
The agency recently awarded three contracts to design a nuclear power system that could be used on the moon and, later, on Mars.
Plants Grown in Moon Soil for First Time Ever
March 23, 2025, 11:06 pm EDT
The research is considered a critical step in sending humans to deep space.
Harder Than Diamonds, The Extraterrestrial Origin Of Lonsdaleite
March 23, 2025, 10:59 pm EDT
Australian scientists believe they have figured out how Lonsdaleite, a substance harder than diamonds, was created.
Space Weather Can Disrupt Seasonal Migration For Birds
March 23, 2025, 10:57 pm EDT
It’s long been known that space weather affects things like how brilliant or far south the Aurora appears. But a new study shows that disruptions to Earth’s magnetic field from solar events are affecting the seasonal migrations of some birds. For read study, click here.
Rare ‘Factory Of Gold’ Event Creates Huge Mass Of Heavy Metals In The Universe
March 23, 2025, 10:47 pm EDT
A rare and massive explosion was detected by multiple telescopes last year. Now, scientists have a better understanding of this celestial event.
Visualize The Massiveness Of A Black Hole
March 23, 2025, 10:45 pm EDT
It’s hard to imagine just how big black holes are. But, with the help of a new NASA animation, we’re here to help. Take a journey through space, starting with something we all know — the sun.
NASA Says Asteroid Sample Has Building Blocks Of Life
March 23, 2025, 10:45 pm EDT
The 4.5-billion-year-old Bennu asteroid sample was dropped to Earth in a sealed capsule that landed in the Utah desert last month. Scientists are still unpacking it, but here’s what they’ve found so far.
What’s The Temperature On Other Planets?
March 23, 2025, 10:44 pm EDT
When it comes to our corner of the galaxy, here’s a list of who’s hot and who’s not, and how Earth stacks up.
Hubble Spots Most Distant Star Ever Seen
March 23, 2025, 10:41 pm EDT
An extraordinary discovery as NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope spots the farthest star ever seen. Take a look at Earendel.
Planet Has Metal Clouds, Rains Precious Gems
March 23, 2025, 10:41 pm EDT
Astronomers find a heavy metal planet that appears to have iron clouds and rains precious gems. Here’s why.
