NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers completed a pivotal spacewalk at the ISS to install a bracket for a future solar array, aimed at increasing power production by 30%.…
Recent research on the fungus Amaropostia stiptica unveils its surprising bitterness, linked to novel compounds with health implications. Scientists discovered three new bitter compounds, including oligoporin D, which activate human…
Blue Ghost, a lander by Firefly Aerospace, achieved a successful landing on the Moon, adding a new chapter in space exploration. The mission, “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” executed a…
The discovery in Herculaneum reveals a young Roman's brain transformed into glass by Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD. Herculaneum suffered from scorching pyroclastic flows while Pompeii was buried under…
The Moon's regolith, a layer of lunar dust, presents significant potential for space exploration. Ilmenite, a mineral prevalent on the Moon's surface, offers a method to produce oxygen, vital for…
Bennu, a near-Earth asteroid, poses a potential impact threat, with a low collision probability of 1 in 2,700 by 2182. An impact from Bennu could trigger catastrophic damage, including shockwaves,…
Bonobos exhibit a sophisticated level of social awareness, known as "theory of mind." They can evaluate what a human partner knows about a hidden treat, influencing their behavior in a…
Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a 1.2% collision risk with Earth on December 22, 2032. It measures between 130 to 330 feet in diameter and is noted for its eccentric orbit.…
Corals are often admired for their stunning shapes and vibrant colors, forming vast underwater ecosystems teeming with life. While most corals are known for their stationary nature as colonial organisms,…