Why Male Funnel-Web Spiders Are More Dangerous To Humans Than Females
Humans are not really the target of the male funnel-web spiders' venom but, the evolved version of their venom is particularly potent to humans.
This Earth-Sized 'Pi Planet' Orbits Its Host Star In 3.14 Days
The planet is likely not habitable as its surface is hot enough "for baking actual pie."
'Northern Lights' In Space: This Comet Has Its Own Ultraviolet Aurora
The find marks the first mission to detect an ultraviolet aurora in a comet.
'Extremely Rare' Rhino Calves Spotted In Java, Sparking Hope For Species
Javan rhinoceros used to number in thousands but the population has now dwindled to just 74.
Asteroid Discovered Last Week To Safely Pass Earth This Week
There is said to be no chance that the small asteroid will hit the Earth but, it may give sky watchers something to look forward to this week.
Autumn Is Coming: September Equinox Arrives On Tuesday
This Tuesday marks the end of summer and the beginning of the astronomical autumn.
Starlink Launch Delayed But SpaceX Still On Track To Break Its Launch Record
SpaceX is set to break its 2018 record of having 21 launches.
Hubble's Stunning Jupiter Photo Features New Storm Plume, 'Red Spot Jr.'
'Red Spot Jr.' looks rather like the iconic Great Red Spot but is smaller and lighter in color.
Venus A 'Russian Planet,' Roscosmos Chief Claims As Space Agency Plans Mission
Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Roscosmos, has referred to Venus as a "Russian planet" while discussing the possibility of life on the planet Tuesday.
Venomous Tree? This Australian Tree Has Spider Venom-Like Toxins
The Gympie Gympie can cause extreme and long-lasting pain even with just a gentle touch.
Ultimate Survivor: Massive Planet Spotted Closely Orbiting White Dwarf
It is the first intact planet known to come close to a white dwarf and still survived.
New Mass Extinction: Study Suggests 'Neglected' Event Led To Dinosaur Takeover
The new mass extinction event killed a significant percentage of biodiversity but also gave rise to new ecosystems and groups.
How Are Solar Systems Formed? Gas-Ringed System Offers Insights Into Older Formation Theory
A theory by Pierre-Simon Laplace suggested that the clouds of gas and dust around new stars combine to form rings and, eventually, planets.
It's Hard To Search For Clues Of Ancient Life On Mars. Here's Why
A fluid that once flowed on the Red Planet's surface may be the reason why the evidence is destroyed.
Solar Cycle 25: Why Experts Are Keeping Their Eyes On The Sun
Despite the prediction, solar activity is continuous so there are still risks for extreme space weather.
Human Carbon Emissions Outpace Past Emissions That Acidified Oceans, Study Finds
Some 55 million years ago, the carbon emissions absorbed by the oceans led to acidification and a mass die-off of marine animals.
Coincidence, 'Luck' Helped Researchers Characterize Uranian Moons
The researchers were actually measuring something else when luck and coincidence struck.
Astronomers Spot Fifth Warm Jupiter Orbiting A Low-Mass Star
The 'puffy' warm Jupiter completes an orbit around its host star in just 29 days.
China's Weekend Satellite Launch Fails; Future Missions' Timetable In Question
The three-satellite mission was announced on Aug. 24, with the two other launches set for Sept. 17 and 22.
Peanut Sauce Mislabeled As 'Sweet Chilli Sauce' Recalled Over Allergy Concerns
The bottles were labeled as 'Sweet Chili Sauce' but actually contained peanut sauce.
China's Tianwen-1 Doing Well On Journey To Mars, Officials Say
Tianwen-1 launched last July as one of the three missions headed for Mars.
Asteroid That Missed Earth This Week Was Discovered By Amateur Astronomer
Amateur astronomer, Leonardo Scanferla Amaral discovered the Sept. 10 asteroid that safely flew past the Earth some 40 million kilometers away.
Supernova 100 Million Light Years Away Is The Brightest Of Its Kind
The supernova is said to be far more luminous than the others.
How Jupiter's Moons Could Be Influencing Each Other
The Galilean moons' effect on each other was ignored in the past but they may have a much larger influence than previously thought.
Dark Matter Mystery: New Theory Explains Why Galaxy Pair Lacks Dark Matter
Scientists recently observed that two galaxies, NGC 1052-DF2 and NGC 1052-DF4, contain very little dark matter.
Scientists Crack 50-Year-Old Magellanic Stream Mystery
The Magellanic Stream is so massive that it extends to nearly halfway across the sky and has the mass of more than a billion times that of the sun.
Meteorites' Unique Composition From Inner And Outer Solar System Surprises Scientists
The researchers found the mixture of inner and outer solar system materials in two meteorites that crashed to Earth, one in 1930 and the other in 1969.
US Fires: NOAA-NASA Satellite Images Show Blazes, Aerosols Across The Country
Large fires across the country have burned over 2.7 million acres of land so far.
Massive Search For Alien Technology In 10 Million Star Systems Finds 'No Signals'
The researchers' survey is said to be 100 times broader than previous searches for extraterrestrial life.
Neptune At Opposition: Blue Planet Will Be Closest To Earth On Friday
On Sept. 11, the Earth and Neptune will be at their closest position in 2020.