NASA’s Curiosity rover came across minerals in rock samples that formed in an ice-covered lake. According to the scientists that carried out the study, the minerals may have formed during an ancient period on Mars when the planet was cold.
A team of researchers presented a new method that could help detect signs of alien life on an exoplanet. In a new study, the researchers explained how the movement of oceans could impact the cycle of life on an alien world.
Scientists believe that genetic engineering could enable human colonies on Mars to survive. They believe that humans may need to alter their DNA in order to survive the harsh conditions of the Red Planet and space.
The planet Venus will pass in between the Sun and the Earth during a cosmic event known as the inferior conjunction. According to astronomers, the shape of Venus is expected to change in the days leading up to the event.
Researchers have successfully developed and tested a new type of solar sail that’s lighter than the current models. According to the researchers, the new solar sail could be used to travel across space and into another star system.
NASA’s automated asteroid tracking system is currently monitoring a mountain-sized asteroid that’s approaching Earth. As indicated in the data collected by the agency, the approaching object is classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid that’s following an Earth-crossing natural orbit.
Although the impact of dairy consumption on cardiovascular health has already been studied, this is the first international study to confirm the association.
The fidget spinner-inspired device uses the centrifugal force generated by spinning to push a urine sample via a membrane lining its interior.
A catastrophic tsunami could occur in Harriman Fjord if an unstable mountain slope in Alaska fully collapses, a group of scientists warned.
Potato can help improve the protein production rate in muscles, according to a new study.
A new study has found a link between low intake of flavonoid-rich foods and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
A new study revealed that those who suffer from depression may benefit from weekly sessions of yoga.
In an image shared by the ESA, crew members of the Concordia research station were seen saying goodbye to the "last Antarctic sunset."
Weather forecasting agencies have confirmed that Earth is about to get hit by a stream of solar winds from the Sun. According to the agencies, the solar winds came from a hole on the Sun’s surface that’s currently facing Earth.
Scientists studying how mud moves from volcanoes on Mars learned that it behaves similar to boiling toothpaste. They believe their findings could affect how geographical studies are conducted on the Red Planet.
According to NASA, the rover underwent trials by fire, ice, light and sound.
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman with a $2.37-billion contract to develop defense satellites. These satellites will serve as early warning systems for incoming missiles.
According to the researchers, the probability of storms reaching a major hurricane status increased by about 8% each decade.
As NASA prepares to return to the Moon and send a mission to Mars, the agency released a set of guidelines for activities in space. Known as the Artemis Accords, the agreement aims to establish a set of rules aimed at regulating the behavior of agencies and private companies in space.
Scientists believe that the Sun’s unusual lack of activity indicates that it might enter a period known as solar minimum. Some of them even claimed that it could trigger a Grand Minimum, which is associated with a mini ice age.
NASA’s asteroid tracking system is monitoring a near-Earth object that’s currently approaching the planet. According to the data collected by the agency, the asteroid will intersect Earth’s orbit during its upcoming approach.
Millions of people have crowded into drug stores to purchase traditional herbal remedies as a just-in-case remedy for COVID-19. But a new study warns the public about these drugs.
Social media posts and tutorials from unverified sources could be misleading parents into practicing such dangerous habits that can cause injuries in children.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has shared a new image of Mars taken by its Mars Express orbiter. It shows a region of the Red Planet that was severely affected by its volcanic activity.
The new species is now a part of the Laboulbeniales order of fungi, and the researchers named it Troglomyces twitteri.
Scientists studied the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 — the cell receptor that serves as entry point for the novel coronavirus — in 48 animals using a computer model to predict the infectivity of each one.
A new study has revealed one of the long-term effects of living in space. According to the authors of the study, they detected microbial changes within astronauts who have lived aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for a long period of time.
Scientists have confirmed that one of Hawaii’s five volcanoes is the largest shield volcano in the world. According to a new study, it is about twice the size of Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, which was the previous titleholder.
An astronomer was able to photograph a new stunning feature of the comet known as ATLAS. Based on the photo, it seems an active comet has emerged within it.
The photos will be integrated into a mosaic image of the Earth, printed out and flown aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.