Pioneering Moon Lander, Odysseus, Shares Captivating First Photos of Earth from Space

SPACE 02.22.2024 00:11 AM

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander captured breathtaking Earth photos post-launch, moments after separating from SpaceX's second stage. Check them out in this article.

NASA Reveals Plan To Prevent Apocalypse, Defend Earth Against Potentially Hazardous Asteroids

02.19.2024 07:20 AM

NASA collaborates with global astronomers to locate and monitor hazardous asteroids, ensuring a prepared public response in case of an impending strike. Read the article for more details.

Minimoons: Scientists Explore Transient Earth Companions for Cosmic Exploration Potential

02.19.2024 04:31 AM

Undiscovered 'minimoons' near Earth prompt scientists to explore them for advancing interplanetary exploration and expanding our cosmic presence. Read the article for more details.

Passing Star May Have Disrupted Earth's Orbit, Leading to Drastic Climate Changes 56 Million Years Ago

02.19.2024 00:10 AM

A new research unveils that a past Solar System encounter with a star could have altered Earth's orbit, causing climate disruptions. Read the article for more details.

Odysseus Lunar Lander Sends Selfies Taken With Earth

02.19.2024 00:00 AM

The Odysseus lunar lander's first IM-1 mission images were sent to Earth last February 16, shortly after the craft launched on February 15. Read to learn more.

Mars' Unexpectedly Turbulent History Unveils Insights into Diverse Volcanic Activity and Earth's Crustal Dynamics

02.17.2024 00:39 AM

A geologist reveals Mars' diverse volcanism, proposing it stems from early crust recycling, providing insights into ancient crusts and recycling on both Mars and Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

Communication Woes Threaten Voyager 1: NASA Engineers Struggle to Revive Long-Lived Space Mission

02.15.2024 00:19 AM

NASA's Voyager 1 hasn't transmitted data for 3 months due to a communications glitch, causing concern among mission scientists. Read the article for more details.

Earth Was a Ball of Ice 700 Million Years Ago, Almost Completely Frozen [Study]

02.14.2024 04:00 AM

An extreme ice age turned Earth into a "Planet Ice" millions of years ago. Continue reading to learn more.

'Cannibal' Coronal Mass Ejection Could Be Moving Toward Earth Following Series of Explosions Over Sun's Surface; Radio Blackouts, Auroras, Power Cuts May Occur

02.13.2024 22:28 PM

Scientists have warned that a cannibal coronal mass ejection could be moving toward Earth and could trigger radio blackouts, power cuts, and auroras. Read to learn more.

NASA's PACE Mission Successfully Launched to Study Ocean Health, Air Quality, and Climate Impact from Space

02.12.2024 00:28 AM

NASA's long-anticipated PACE mission has launched after a nine-year wait, offering unprecedented insights into the "invisible universe" on Earth. Read the article for more details.

Ocean System in the Atlantic That Is Key To Regulating Earth's Climate Could Collapse, Scientists Warn

02.11.2024 22:09 PM

A study predicts how the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could be affected by climate change and how its collapse may affect the rest of the world. Read to learn more.

Massive Sunspot Takes Aim at Earth, Prompting Concerns of a Glancing Blow from Coronal Mass Ejection

02.09.2024 23:28 PM

NASA's Mars rover identified a significant sunspot, currently directed at Earth, expected to release a potentially impactful coronal mass ejection. Read the article for more details.

Cataclysmic Asteroid Impact May Have Turned Prehistoric Earth Into Snowball State, Study Suggests

02.09.2024 21:36 PM

A research suggests that asteroid strikes may have set off global freezes which covered the ancient Earth in ice for thousands or even millions of years. Check this article to learn more.

ESA's ERS-2 Satellite Retires: Decommissioned Spacecraft Nears Earth's Atmosphere, Prompting Minimal Risk Concerns

02.09.2024 03:48 AM

ESA's ERS-2 satellite transformed our planet's understanding of climate change during its 16-year mission, leaving a lasting scientific legacy. Read the article to learn more details.

Electromagnetic Radiation and Cosmic Rays From Kilonova Could Endanger Life on Earth

02.07.2024 08:13 AM

Earth will be in danger if it happens to be in the firing line of a kilonova. Continue reading to learn more of this cosmic event.

Lunar Gold Rush and Moon Mining: Tapping Into Rare Resources for Space-age Technological Revolution

02.05.2024 22:12 PM

The Moon, beyond a mere satellite, holds rare resources vital for future fusion energy and harbors elements crucial for sustainable space exploration. Read the article to learn more.

NASA Discovers Super-Earth Planet in Habitable Zone 137 Light Years Away

02.05.2024 06:20 AM

NASA discovered the super-Earth TOI-715 b, which could potentially host alien life. Continue reading to learn more.

Earth Was Once Flat 'Like a Smartie' Before Adopting Its Modern Spherical Shape, Researchers Suggest

02.05.2024 04:39 AM

Scientists propose Earth was once flat, resembling a Smartie. This notion challenges the assumption of protoplanets' roundness in early formations; simulations indicate flattened shapes. Read on to learn more.

International Space Station Captures Mesmerizing Golden Airglow Above Earth's Horizon

02.02.2024 04:12 AM

An astronaut's recent capture from the International Space Station showcases Earth's breathtaking golden airglow, unveiling the radiant beauty of our planet. Check it out in this article.

Origins of Geminid Meteor Shower: Unraveling Its Chaotic Birth 18,000 Years Ago

02.02.2024 00:01 AM

Recent simulations propose that the Geminid meteors could be 10 times older, launching rocky fragments 18,000 years ago. Read the article to learn more.

890-Feet Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Is Approaching Earth; NASA Reassures There Is No Risk of Collision

02.01.2024 01:42 AM

A 'potentially hazardous' asteroid, as big as a football stadium, will pass Earth at 1,770,000 miles on Friday, February 2. Read the article to learn more details.