A Missed Journey to Venus: The Enigmatic Return of Kosmos 482
Kosmos 482, launched in 1972 by the Soviet Union, was intended for Venus but remains in Earth's orbit due to a propulsion mishap. The spacecraft's failure was masked by reclassification…
Kosmos 482, launched in 1972 by the Soviet Union, was intended for Venus but remains in Earth's orbit due to a propulsion mishap. The spacecraft's failure was masked by reclassification…
A "Pink Micromoon," the smallest full moon of 2025, will be visible this weekend from the D.C. region. Despite its name, the "Pink Moon" is not colored pink but named…
Flagstones, near Dorchester, is Britain's oldest large circular enclosure, dated to around 3200 BC. Modern radiocarbon dating techniques have pushed its construction date back by 200 years. The site was…
The Euclid mission by the European Space Agency is creating a 3D map of the universe to explore dark matter and dark energy, which constitute 95% of the cosmos. Initial…
Saturn's rings will disappear in a rare "ring plane crossing," aligning with Earth's line of sight, making them nearly invisible. This celestial event occurs once every 13 to 15 years…
Groundbreaking research enables the extraction of clean energy from atmospheric moisture, marking a revolutionary approach to renewable energy. A new device can separate hydrogen from air, offering a zero-emission energy…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will investigate asteroid 2024 YR4, identified as a significant potential threat to Earth. Discovered in December 2024, this asteroid has a 1-in-43 chance of…
The Vallis Schrödinger and Vallis Planck are two massive lunar canyons formed near the moon's south pole. These canyons are over 165 miles long and more than 1.5 miles deep,…
Yellowstone National Park is not just a picturesque landscape; it's also home to a potent supervolcano. Recent studies reveal that the magma beneath the park is on the move, signaling…