NASA: Agency finds exoplanet orbiting a young star 32 light-years away
Jun 26, 2020 08:39 am UTC| Science
As far as the evolution of the Earth goes, not much is known about our home planet and how it came to be. A recent study appears to potentially hold the key to that as NASA found an exoplanet not far from Earth. The...
New study reveals newfound exoplanets may have the elements needed for life
Jun 26, 2020 08:28 am UTC| Science
The possibility of exoplanets sharing the same attributes or characteristics as Earth has long been explored by scientists. The same goes for the possibility of exoplanets having all the elements necessary to bring forth...
Gene therapy and CRISPR strategies for curing blindness (Yes, you read that right)
Jun 26, 2020 06:55 am UTC| Science
In recent months, even as our attention has been focused on the coronavirus outbreak, there have been a slew of scientific breakthroughs in treating diseases that cause blindness. Researchers at U.S.-based Editas...
Black hole: Theory proves how aliens can use a black hole to produce energy
Jun 25, 2020 07:31 am UTC| Science
There is a lot we have yet to learn and discover about the enigmatic celestial object known as a black hole. These black holes are known for consuming everything in its wake. However, an old theory suggests that black...
Asteroids: ESA confirms plans to mine space rocks
Jun 25, 2020 07:27 am UTC| Science
The concept of asteroid mining has floated around, but agencies have yet to really explore the possibilities of mining these space rocks until today. The European Space Agency or ESA has confirmed its plans to mine...
Aliens: NASA awards a grant to Harvard's SETI research to look for alien technosignatures
Jun 25, 2020 07:26 am UTC| Science
Aside from planet, moon, and asteroid exploration, space agencies are turning their attention to the possibility of finding other life forms out in the universe. With that in mind, NASA has awarded a grant to Harvards SETI...
Aliens: Experts warn against trying to find life outside of Earth
Jun 24, 2020 09:30 am UTC| Science
Many space enthusiasts and scientists have explored the question of whether or not we are alone in the universe. However, in recent years, experts have warned against attempts at finding life outside Earth. The late...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
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IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects