Boeing-Made DirecTV Satellite Suffers Battery Malfunction, Could Explode In Orbit
A large broadcast satellite owned by DirecTV suffered irreversible battery damage back in December and is now at risk of exploding in orbit.
NASA Animation Shows Global Transport Of Smoke From Australian Fires
A NASA animation shows various aerosols including the smoke from the Australian bushfires interacting with global weather.
Warning Issued Over Deadly Funnel-Web Spider Population Boom In Australia
The Australian Reptile Park issued a warning over the increasing number of funnel-web spider sightings. Funnel-web spiders are some of the most dangerous spiders in the world and conditions are ideal for their mating season.
Rising Sea Levels Could Trigger Migration To Inland US Cities, Study Finds
A new study is the first to use machine learning to predict migration patters as a result of sea-level rise. Its results show how rising sea levels may affect even the cities that are far from the coast.
NASA Finalizes Lunar Science Payload To Prepare Ground For Manned Missions
The first commercial delivery to the Moon will take place in 2021. The science payload will help NASA understand the Moon better for sending the first woman and the next man to the lunar surface by 2024.
FAST: World's Largest, Most Sensitive Radio Telescope Now Officially Operational In China
China's FAST Radio Telescope is now officially operational about three years after it was completed. According to authorities, it has so far exceeded the planned performance levels.
Why The Sweetest Nectar Is Not Necessarily The Best For Bumblebees
Nectar with higher sugar concentrations is more attractive to bees and contains more energy. However, a new study found that it may not be the best for bumblebees.
Nearly A Fifth Of Spider Families Live In Or Around Water, Study Finds
Do all spiders live on land? Contrary to the common misconception, many spiders actually live aquatic lives.
Chimpanzee Daughters With High-Ranking Mothers More Likely To Stay Home
Why do some female chimpanzees stay with their group while others choose to leave? According to a new study, having a powerful mother offsets the risks of inbreeding.
Northrop Grumman Names Next Cygnus Spacecraft After First African-American Astronaut
Northrop Grumman announced that its next Cygnus spacecraft will be named after Maj. Robert Lawrence Jr., the very first African American astronaut.
365 Suns: ESA Montage Photo Shows The Sun Each Day In 2019
The ESA just released a montage photo of 365 Suns, each photo representing a single day in 2019. What does the image reveal about solar activity in 2019?
Animal Shelter Donating Homemade Pouches For Orphaned Kangaroo Joeys In Australia
An animal shelter called for handmade kangaroo pouch donations, and their community came through. The pouches are for the kangaroo joeys that were orphaned by the Australian bushfires.
Iran Is Preparing To Launch New All-Iranian Satellites
On Sunday, Iran announced that it is preparing to launch two new satellites. The announcement came months after the last satellite launch attempt, which failed.
Public Appealed To Rescue, Protect Wildlife From Taal Volcano
Many wild animals fled from the Taal area when the volcano began spewing ash and steam. A government agency is now appealing for public help to rescue and protect these animals.
ESA's Rosalind Franklin Rover Completes Environmental Tests
The Rosalind Franklin rover has completed key environmental tests. It is expected to launch by mid-2020.
NASA Says Goodbye, Pays Tribute To Spitzer Space Telescope After 16 Years
After 16 years, the Spitzer Space Telescope will soon send its last data back to Earth. On Jan. 22, NASA will pay tribute to one of the Great Observatories via a live event.
Why Wolf Puppies Playing Fetch Is Surprising To Science
Scientists, unexpectedly, discovered that some wolf puppies were capable of playing fetch. Why is the skill so surprising?
US To See More Violent Crimes Because Of Global Warming, Study Finds
According to a new study, the continental United States may expect two to three million additional violent crimes because of global warming.
Largest Mass Seabird Die-Off In Recorded History Caused By 'The Blob'
What caused the deaths of nearly a million seabirds? According to researchers, a phenomenon called "The Blob" had something to do with it.
NASA, NOAA: 2019 Was The Second Hottest Year On Record
NASA and the NOAA reported that 2019 was the second hottest year since 1880. For many countries, 2019 ranked among the top three hottest years on national records.
NASA Is Working On Moon, Mars Habitats Grown From Fungi
What kind of habitat will future astronauts use on Mars? NASA is working on technologies that can "grow" habitats from fungi.
Animals Evolve Their Camouflage To Be Less Symmetrical, Less Noticeable To Predators
Apparently, camouflage markings can make some animals more noticeable to predators. Researchers found that animals have evolved their markings to improve their camouflage.
Researchers Discover Potentially Habitable 'Super Earths' Orbiting Nearby Stars
Researchers uncovered 16 exoplanets, two of which are potentially habitable super Earths while one is a Neptune-like planet.
Single Star Helped Determine When Milky Way Collided With Gaia-Enceladus
The star v Indi was formed before the Milky Way collided with smaller galaxy, Gaia-Enceladus. By dating v Indus, researchers were able to estimate when the galaxy merger happened.
Even Hardy Tardigrades Will Be Vulnerable To Global Warming, Study Finds
Tardigrades are known for their tolerance for extreme environments. In a new study, researchers found that even the hardy creatures will be vulnerable to global warming.
NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Will Soon Get A Name From Student Essay Submissions
Over 28,000 K-12 students submitted to NASA's "Name the Rover" essay contest. The name submissions have now been narrowed down to just 155 including "Tenacity," "Starlight," "Inspiration," and "Ambition."
Satellite Imagery Shows Taal Volcano Eruption
Imagery from the Himawari-8 satellite shows the eruption of Taal volcano in the Philippines. The short video shows how fast things escalated for Taal.
NASA, NOAA Experts To Release Assessment Of 2019 Global Temperatures And Climate Trends
Experts form NASA and NOAA will be announcing their assessment of 2019 global temperatures and climate trends. Why should we care?
Australia Fires: Thousands Petition To Relocate Koalas To New Zealand
A petition to save Australia's koalas by sending them to New Zealand has garnered over 6,000 signatures, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
NASA Animation Shows Smoke From Australia Fires Travelling Halfway Across Earth
A NASA animation that combines data from satellite instruments shows the smoke from Australia fires already travelling halfway across the world. The smoke is expected to circle the Earth at least once.
