Kilopower: NASA's Space Nuclear Reactor Successfully Clears Early Tests
The reactor could be the key to power lunar and Martian outposts in the future.
Microbes In Toxic Lakes Could Help Find Signs Of Ancient Martian Life
The find could help scientists look for signs of ancient Martian life if it had existed sometime in the planet's distant past.
Hubble's Helium Find On Distant WASP-107b Is First For An Exoplanet
The novel technique that led to this discovery could be the key to detect atmospheres on distant Earth-sized exoplanets.
Ancient Bones Reveal Early Humans Thrived, Hunted In Philippines 700,000 Years Ago
The discovery changes the history of early human migration and suggests archaic humans were present in the region long before than previously thought.
Mars 2020 Mission: Heat Shield For NASA’s Next Rover Cracks During Test
However, the agency will not delay the launch of the mission, which has been scheduled for July 2020.
Endangered Tasmanian Devil Might Be Saved From Extinction, Thanks To Cancer-Free Counterparts
The Tasmanian devil population has declined by 80% since the contagious disease came to notice in 1996.
Hiroshima Bombing: Bone Analysis Reveals Radiation Exposure Twice Fatal Level
The work was made possible with a technique called electron spin resonance spectroscopy.
Cotton In Space? ISS Experiments To Optimize Fiber Growth On Earth
Producing cotton for a single T-shirt alone requires as much as 2,700 liters of water, but the new experiments could change that.
Blue Origin To Launch New Shepard Spaceship In Year’s First Test
The test will be conducted on April 29 at Blue Origin's Texas launch facility.
Arabian Sea’s Oxygen Deprived ‘Dead Zone’ Larger Than Florida, Survey Reveals
The study suggests the oxygen-deprived dead-zone could get even bigger in decades to come.
Glowing Puffin Beaks? Scientists Discover Bio-Fluorescence Under UV Light
The discovery adds the bird to the list of more than 180 sea animal species that glow in ultraviolet conditions.
Number 16, World’s Oldest Known Spider, Dies Aged 43
The creature's trapdoor burrow is believed to have contributed towards its long life.
Gigantic Egg Of Extinct Elephant Bird Found Intact In Museum Storage
Till date, not even 40 intact or near-intact eggs of the long-extinct bird have been discovered.
ESA’s ExoMars Orbiter Captures Mars’ Icy Crater In Stunning Image
The image is a composite created from three different shots taken during the testing of the orbiter's camera system.
Mars On Earth? NASA, ESA Plan Bringing Red Planet Rocks Home
The ambitious mission could give us critical insight into Martian history and the possibility of life there.
How Did Predatory Dinosaurs Hunt? Teeth Examination Reveals Prey Choice, Bite Technique
The study reveals how bird-like dinosaurs chose and fed on their prey.
High-Power Laser Experiments Could Shed More Light On Super-Earth Interiors
The experiments could reveal critical details of distant exoplanets including the structure and composition of their interior.
Did Asteroids Bring Water To Earth? Rock-Blasting Experiment Bolsters Theory
The mechanism involved in the asteroid delivery process even bolsters the possibility of finding water on distant planets.
Humans Chased, Hunted Ancient Giant Sloths During Ice Age, Fossil Footprints Suggest
The discovery indicates a crucial piece of history, a story revealing the interaction between humans and megafauna.
Galactic Megamerger: Young, Starbusting Galaxies From Early Universe Spotted Colliding
The galaxies are on their way to form a massive galactic cluster.
WASP-104b: Newly-Discovered ‘Pitch Black’ Planet Absorbs 99% Starlight
The planet sits some 407 light years away from us and takes less than a couple of days to complete one full orbit around its host star.
Watch: Amazing Rosetta Animation Shows Comet 67P Like Never Before
The short, looped clip even shows specks that appear very similar to snowflakes seen on Earth.
Human Bone Daggers: Femur-Made Incredibly Strong Weapons For New Guinea Warriors
Bone daggers were not only used for hunting, fighting, and ceremonies but also as a symbol of social status.
All Galaxies Grow Big And Puffy With Age, Study Suggests
The group posited this theory after analyzing more than 800 galaxies in our universe.
Galactic Evolution: AI Could Soon Reveal Early Galaxies And Their Hidden Features
With further developments, the technology could be leveraged to understand galactic evolution like never before.
Uranus Stinks: Planet's Cloud Tops Smell Like Rotten Eggs
The discovery of hydrogen sulfide in Uranus' atmosphere could also give fresh insight into where giant planets of our solar system formed several billion years ago and if they migrated later.
Rare Breastfeeding-Related Genetic Mutation Helped Early Americans Survive Ice Age: Study
Understanding the mutation could help scientists discern the origins of dense breast tissue in humans and the role it plays in breast cancer.
Lyrids 2018: How To Watch Dazzling Shooting Stars This Weekend
The meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through the trailer of debris left behind by Comet Thatcher.
Earth-Like Martian Mud Cracks Shed More Light On Red Planet’s Watery Past
The mysterious surface features were spotted by NASA's Curiosity rover in 2017.
Was ‘Oxford Dodo’ Shot? Extinct Bird's Specimen Found To Contain Lead Pellets
Till now, it was believed the bird came alive to London during the 17th century and died a natural death.