Discovery Suggests a Supernova Exploded Near Earth 2.5 Million Years Ago

Medicine & Technology Oct 04, 2020

Physicists have found evidence of a supernova that exploded relatively close to Earth some 2.5 million years ago.

NASA's New Toilet Encourages Astronauts to "Boldly Go!"

Sep 28, 2020

NASA has unveiled its new deep space toilet, officially named the Universal Waste Management System (UMWS), set to be launched to the International Space Station, Tuesday, September 29.

Space's Harsh Environment Affects the Gut & Genes

Sep 10, 2020

The overall health of astronauts is affected by alterations in the gut microbiome due to space's harsh conditions. Genes can also be altered, such as changes in bone structure and in the immune system.

Uniphi Launches "The Virtual Astronaut" for Charity

Sep 10, 2020

The Uniphi Space Agency, founders of the National Astronaut Day back in 2017, has launched "The Virtual Astronaut" - a live series featuring astronauts.

NASA Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich to Launch in November

Sep 08, 2020

A new satellite for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), named the Sentinel 6 Michael Freilich, is set to launch this coming November.

The Canadian Space Agency Meets Its First Female President

Sep 04, 2020

Lisa Campbell, a veteran public servant, is set to replace Sylvain Laporte as the first female president of the Canadian Space Agency, the government announced Thursday, September 3.

Rocket Lab Launches First Satellite Built and Launched from New Zealand

Sep 04, 2020

Space company Rocket Lab has successfully launched the first satellite that is both developed and launched from their native New Zealand.

Asteroid Bigger Than Great Pyramid of Giza May Pass Earth Next Week

Sep 01, 2020

Scientists at NASA are tracking a huge asteroid hurtling towards the Earth that is set to hit the atmosphere on September 6. The asteroid is said to be twice the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Hubble Telescope Maps Andromeda's Giant Halo

Aug 28, 2020

A new achievement for the NASA Hubble Space Telescope is mapping the halo that surrounds the Andromeda galaxy, the closest neighbor to our own Milky Way.

Scientists Identified Space Rock Responsible for the Water on Earth

Aug 28, 2020

The origins of water on Earth has been a longstanding debate in science. A team of French researchers has finally identified the space rock responsible for bringing water on the planet.

ULA Scrubs Delta IV Heavy Rocket Mission NROL-44

Aug 27, 2020

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch one of the largest members of its rocket fleet, the Delta IV Heavy. The rocket is set to carry a spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office on Thursday (NRO), August 27, at 2:21 AM EDT.

4 Examples of Origami-Inspired Innovations in Science

Aug 26, 2020

With its beauty founded on subtle mathematical concepts, Origami offers patterns in creating efficient and flexible structures. Here are four examples of how the ancient art of folding papers have led to innovative applications in various fields of science:

Massapanspermia Theory: The Transfer of Bacteria Between Planets

Aug 26, 2020

Scientists discover that bacteria can survive the harsh conditions of space for years. It's also possible that bacteria can transfer between planets in a similar way that the origin of life may have come from asteroids.

The 9th ISS R&D Conference is Opening This Week

Aug 26, 2020

The ninth annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) is set to open on Thursday, August 27, at 10AM EDT, coinciding with the microgravity laboratory's "20th anniversary of continuous human presence in space."

Dr. Katie Mack Presents Five Possible End Scenarios for the Universe

Aug 24, 2020

Dr. Katie Mack, theoretical cosmologist and Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University, shares five different scenarios on how the universe might end, in the latest episode of the Science Focus Podcast Monday, August 24.