Astronomy and Physics' Top 10 Most Peculiar Terminologies: Which Are the Quirkiest Ones?

SPACE 08.11.2023 23:24 PM

Centuries of astronomy and physics yield intriguing names for objects, ideas, and phenomena, often odd or challenging due to history. Check them out in this article.

Bennu Asteroid Shape Explained: Scientists Discovered Why This Space Rock Looks Like a Spinning Top

08.11.2023 21:23 PM

The first asteroid sample return mission of NASA called OSIRIS-Rex provided new understanding of the signature spinning-top shape of asteroid Bennu. Learn more about it in this article.

Pyramid-Shaped UFO Debate: Pentagon Confirms UAP; Expert Debunks Claim

08.11.2023 10:00 AM

The pyramid-shaped UFO spotted in 2019 received mixed responses from experts. Read to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Merikanto) Pyramid-Shaped UFO Debate: Pentagon Confirms UAP; Expert Debunks Claim A pyramid-shaped UFO was caught on camera by a Navy personnel, and the clip leaked in 2019.

Russia Resumes Lunar Ambitions with Launch of Luna-25 Mission, Entering Moon Race Alongside India

08.11.2023 05:08 AM

After almost 50 years, Russia has sent its latest Moon mission that will land at the lunar south pole on the same day as India's Chandrayaan-3. Read the article to learn more details about this historic launch.

Virgin Galactic’s First Space Tourism Flight a Success; 3 Passengers Enjoy Zero Gravity [Watch]

08.11.2023 04:20 AM

Virgin Galactic made history in space tourism after it safely launched into space and returned to Earth with its three passengers. Continue reading to know the full story.

Virgin Galactic’s Second Commercial Flight for Space Tourism Will Fly Aboard 80-Year-Old Brit With Parkinson’s Disease

08.10.2023 06:13 AM

Virgin Galactic is gearing up for its second commercial flight. Continue reading to learn the details of its preparation.

Russian Cosmonaut's Historic Spacewalk Completes First Test Flight at the End of Robotic Arm at International Space Station

08.10.2023 04:53 AM

Cosmonaut Sergey Prokopyev tests portable workstation on European Robotic Arm during a recent ISS spacewalk. Read the article to learn more details.

Hexagonal Patterns on Mars Suggest Cyclic Wet-Dry Periods, Potentially Favorable for Life's Emergence

08.10.2023 04:36 AM

Mars shows cyclic climate with wet and dry phases, fostering organic compounds and offering insights into life's origin processes that are missing on Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Images of Earendel, Reveals the Colors of the Farthest Star Ever Detected

08.10.2023 03:31 AM

NASA released the images of a distant star named Earendel, showing its colors and other notable details. Find out more about it in this article.

What Is a Meteor Shower? NASA Explains Why There Are Periodic Streams Every Year

08.09.2023 10:00 AM

A meteor shower is a celestial event where a number of meteors are seen radiating from one point in the night sky. Learn more about it in this article.

Strong Solar X-Flare Knocks Out Radio Transmission Across North America, Prompts Space Weather To Issue Warnings Due to Particles Hitting Earth

08.09.2023 04:46 AM

A powerful solar flare was detected Monday and it disrupted radio and navigation signals. Continue reading to learn more.

India's Chandrayaan-3 Spacecraft Reveals First Moon Images Ahead of Anticipated Lunar Landing Attempt

08.09.2023 04:13 AM

India's "Chandrayaan-3 captured moon images after entering orbit, set to land near the south pole on August 23. Check it out in this article.

NASA Accidentally Causes Dimorphos Boulder Swarm As Deadly as Hiroshima During DART Mission

08.09.2023 04:06 AM

During its DART mission, NASA caused a boulder swarm when it tried to knock asteroid Dimorphos. Continue reading to learn more.

Kansas Stargazers Anticipate Spectacular Views: 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower Shines Bright With Lunar Advantage

08.08.2023 23:46 PM

NASA predicts a remarkable Perseid meteor shower visible from Kansas, enhanced by a waning crescent moon for improved viewing.

Russia Set To Launch Luna-25 Automatic Space Probe, First Lunar Mission in Almost 50 Years

08.08.2023 08:30 AM

Russia announced its plans to launch a lunar lander on August 11, hoping to return to return to the Moon for the first time in almost five decades. Read the article to find out more.