Tether Assisted System Could Protect Earth From Asteroids, a Study That Used Computer Simulation Suggests

SPACE 06.19.2020 04:42 AM

A group of astronomers has proposed that a tether assisted system could help protect the Earth from potentially hazardous asteroids. With the use of the system, they believe that the impacts of asteroids and comets alike would be lessened, thus helpful in keeping the beings that live on the planet safe.

110 Humans Sufficient for Mars Colony, French Expert Says: Who’s Up for It?

06.18.2020 23:22 PM

In a new study, Professor Jean-Marc Salotti from the Bordeaux Institut National Polytechnique in France says that the minimum number of people needed to colonize Mars is 110. He believes that chances of survival on the red planet would be higher if the settlers shared tasks in various activities on Mars.

We Might Share Our Milky Way With 36 Other Life Forms – Here’s Why We’ll Never Know

06.16.2020 05:54 AM

Astrophysicists calculated how many life forms may exist within our Milky Way, yet it's impossible to communicate with them with our current technology. Is it possible that life on Earth occurred in the same way as these planets?

Watch: Australians Amazed by the Bright Green Light That Darted Through the Night Sky on Sunday

06.15.2020 06:47 AM

Australians were in awe of the glowing green spectacle that zoomed past the sky on Sunday night. Many believed it to be the Asteroid 2002 NN4 and shared posts of the phenomenon on social media. Click the link above to see footage of the asteroid.

[Video] US Engineers Are Building Tiny Insect-size Robot Swarms to Replace Rovers in Exploring Other Planets

06.12.2020 07:22 AM

The US Department of Defense is funding engineers to further develop their miniature robot swarms for space exploration. Can you guess how much the government is shelling out for the project?

The Discovery of Star “cooking” Its Baby Planets Sheds Light on Finding Habitable Exoplanets in Space

06.12.2020 07:09 AM

In a new study, scientists discover a host star "roasting" its four baby planets with its radiation. They believe that by analyzing these conditions, it would aid in the quest to find habitable exoplanets outside our Solar System.

Scientists Discover Hot Jupiters That Rain Titanium, and That's Not the Best Part of the Research Yet!

06.09.2020 20:40 PM

In a new study, astronomers study the atmosphere of Hot Jupiters, exoplanets which may enable them to understand our own Jupiter in the future.

Look up and Spot the Great Diamond in the Sky This Week! Here's How

06.08.2020 06:50 AM

The Great Diamond is a prominent spring asterism formed by stars that exist alongside existing constellations.

Elon Musk Confirms Sticking to the Launch Date of the First Starships to Mars for the Future Mars City Spacex Is Building

06.06.2020 08:20 AM

The Mars City is the most ambitious project ever of SpaceX and Elon Musk's determination to reach the red planet in super-fast time has not wavered.

1,100 Foot Asteroid Will Speed Past Earth on Saturday, It's As Big As the Gillette Stadium!

06.05.2020 07:20 AM

Asteroid 2002 NN4, about the size of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, will pass at a safe distance of about 3.1million miles of the Earth at a speed of 20,000 miles per hour.

Scientists Now Identified the Mysterious Interstellar 'Oumuamua' Found in Hawaii and It's Not What You Think

06.03.2020 19:23 PM

Astronomers ruled out an alien theory in Oumuamua as it could be a 'dark Hydrogen iceberg,' according to a new study.

The Strawberry Moon Will Appear This Week, Followed by a Rare Annular Solar Eclipse: Here Are the Best Times to Watch

06.03.2020 00:58 AM

Half of the Earth will be witnessing a Strawberry Moon, while the other half will see a penumbral lunar eclipse. Two weeks later, an annular Solar Eclipse will make an appearance.

Phenomenal Images of the Sun's Surface Were Captured From Retired Photographer's Backyard

06.02.2020 11:03 AM

Paul Andrew, a retired photography teacher, shares phenomenal images of the sun he captured from a telescope in his backyard.

China's FAST Will Start Searching the Cosmos for Extraterrestrial Life in September

06.02.2020 10:37 AM

China's massive telescope, FAST, is getting ready to search the galaxies for aliens. The radio telescope is set to add the detection of extraterrestrial life to its list of scientific tasks. Click the link above to learn more.

Wandering Alligator Also to Blame for the Delay of the Historic SpaceX Launch

05.30.2020 07:00 AM

An alligator has been removed from the launch pad during SpaceX flight preparations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday. The gator was seen wandering on the pad and was captured later on. Click the link above to watch a video.