NASA Satellite Image Shows 'Rosette' Clouds Off Australian Coast
An image from NASA's Aqua satellite shows cloud rosettes off the Australian coast. These clouds are so massive that they cannot be recognized from the ground.
Alien Life On Jupiter Moon Europa A 'Racing Certainty', Leading UK Scientist Says
According to a leading space scientist, the water under the ice sheets of Jupiter's moon, Europa could be harboring octopus-like creatures.
Venom From World's Only Venomous Primate Helps Explain Cat Allergies
Why are so many people allergic to cats? A new study found possible answers with the help of the only known venomous primate.
Asian Hornet Invading Europe, German Specimen Shows Species Is Spreading North
The Asian hornet specimen found in Hamburg, Germany is the northernmost specimen of the species found in Europe so far.
77-Year-Old Amateur Astronomer Helped Discover 'Very Rare' Double Nucleus In Nearby Galaxy
At 77 years old, amateur astronomer Allen Lawrence is now the first author of a paper describing a very rare find.
Pluto Update: Planet's 'Beating Heart' Controls Winds, Creates Surface Features
Researchers discovered that Pluto's iconic heart isn't just an interesting feature, but it is one that plays an important role in the dwarf planet.
Iconic 3-Flippered Sea Turtle Unexpectedly Dies In Baltimore Aquarium
The National Aquarium's iconic green sea turtle with an amputated flipper was unexpectedly found dead on Feb. 3. She, reportedly, did not exhibit any signs of disease of illness prior to her death. ,
NASA Satellite Image Shows The Mississippi River Flooding
Satellite images of the Mississippi river show how the persistent rains have caused the river to swell and spill out from the river.
How NASA Astronaut's Record-Setting ISS Stay Will Help Future Missions
Christina Koch is finally coming home on Feb. 6 after nearly a year in space. Her extended stay is not only record-breaking, but it will provide vital information for future missions.
This Primitive Turtle Species Survived The Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid
A 60-centimeter turtle species is the only other known primitive turtle to have survived the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Friend Or Foe? Ants 'Decode' Other Ants' Odors Before Triggering Aggression
How do ants determine which ants are friends and which ants are foes? Evidently, ants are quite friendly unless triggered by the 'odor' of an intruder.
57,000 Satellites To Jostle For Space Around Earth's Orbit By 2029
An animation by Analytical Graphics, Inc.'s Dan Oltrogge illustrates what the Earth's orbit would look like if all 57,000 planned satellites for the decade would really be launched by 2029. The result is a cluttered Earth orbit littered with satellites.
Safer French Fries: New Potato Varieties Make Lower-Carcinogen, Less Golden Fries
New potato varieties have lower potential carcinogen levels but they may not look exactly like the french fries we know. Would consumers accept the safer fries or reject them because of the color?
This Satellite Image Of The Italian Coast Looks Like Art
An art-like satellite image of the Italian coast from NASA and USGS's Landsat 8 shows pretty swirls in the water.
Milan Banning Cars On Sunday To Lessen Smog
On Sunday, residents and tourists in Milan will have to find greener transportation means due to a car ban within the city.
NASA Honors Fallen Astronauts, Pilots On Day Of Remembrance 2020
On NASA's Day of Remembrance 2020, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is encouraging people to reflect on the lessons learned from the past and extend gratitude to the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the name of discovery and exploration
NASA Satellite Image Shows Deadly Flooding In Madagascar
NASA and the USGS's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of the deadly flooding in Madagascar. The satellite image shows swollen rivers pouring out of their banks.
NASA Satellite Image Shows Ash, Steam Coming From Japanese Volcanic Island
Satellite images show ash and smoke emanating from Japan's Nishinoshima volcanic island. The "new" island actually came from the recent fusion of two small islands.
Endangered Pink Slug Feared Lost To Australian Fires Found Alive
Mount Kaputar slugs are endemic to the extinct volcano affected by the recent Australian fires. Despite the fears for the state of the already endangered species, wildlife officials found about 60 of them that survived the fires.
Record-Setting ISS Astronauts Returning To Earth In Historic Homecoming
Three ISS astronauts are scheduled to make a historic homecoming on Feb. 6. The record-setting astronauts are making their mark in human spaceflight history.
India To Reintroduce Endangered Cheetahs 70 Years After They Were Wiped Out
The Indian Supreme Court cleared a project to reintroduce cheetahs decades after the creatures were declared extinct in the country. While some experts are criticizing the plan, others are hopeful and supportive.
NASA Satellite Images Show Mekong River Change From Brown To Green
Landsat 8 satellite images of the Mekong River show how the water has turned from brown to green. What caused the river's water to change in color?
International Ocean Observing Satellite Named After American Earth Scientist Michael Freilich
For the first time in history, an international satellite that will study the Earth was named after an American scientist. It is also only the second mission ever named after a living person.
'Inflation' Detected In Icelandic Volcano Near Famous Blue Lagoon, Signals Potential Eruption
The Icelandic Met Office detected an "inflation" in a volcano near the famous Icelandic Blue Lagoon. Authorities have declared a state of uncertainty because of the event.
Ocean Sentinels: Albatrosses Help Expose Illegal Fishing
For a new study, researchers used albatrosses to help detect fishing vessels that are potentially engaging in illegal fishing. Of the fishing vessels the albatrosses encountered, a significant percentage exhibited signs of possible illegal activity.
NASA Releases Spitzer Image Of Tarantula Nebula Days Before Telescope Retires
NASA released an infrared image of the Tarantula Nebula from Spitzer Space Telescope just days before the telescope finally retires. The Tarantula Nebula was one of Spitzer's first targets when it launched in 2003.
Astronaut Jessica Meir Shares Incredible Spacewalk Selfies
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir tweeted incredible selfies from one of her spacewalks. The Earth can even be seen behind her in one of the photos.
10-Day Expedition Will Search For Relatives Of Extinct Galapagos Tortoises
For 10 days, scientists and park rangers will search for suitable tortoises to begin a new breeding program for Galapagos tortoises.
ESA's Solar Orbiter Launch Postponed To Feb. 7
The ESA's Solar Orbiter launch will be delayed by two days as a result of a minor issue from a previous countdown dress rehearsal.
Marine Reserves Need To Be Larger To Effectively Save Sharks, Study Finds
Marine reserves are enforced so as to save species from overfishing. But, how effective are they? According to the researchers of a new study, they need to be much larger to actually be effective.
