NASA: Scientists find mysterious red lines on Jupiter's moon Europa
May 22, 2020 06:23 am UTC| Science
NASA has set its sights on one of Jupiters moons, Europa, alongside the moon and Mars. The agencys scientists found some unusual red lines on the icy moon, which could suggest that life may be able to exist on the gas...
Scientists discover hidden text on a fragment of Dead Sea scrolls
May 21, 2020 07:00 am UTC| Science
The Dead Sea Scrolls have shed some light on some of the worlds religions and have given archaeologists a glimpse of the past. Recently, a group of researchers made a surprising discovery on one supposedly blank fragment...
High-energy particles found in Antarctica may be proof of a parallel universe, says scientists
May 21, 2020 07:00 am UTC| Science
For the most part, the concept of having an alternate universe only exists in the realm of pop culture. However, as scientists have explored this possibility, a group of researchers has said that the high-energy particles...
Asteroids alert: 1.4-kilometer rock to approach Earth tomorrow night
May 21, 2020 06:59 am UTC| Science
Although asteroids appear to be the least of the worlds concerns, there is still the possible danger of a collision towards Earth. NASA has spotted an asteroid that is bound for Earth tomorrow night. Express reports...
Technology, international bonds, and inspiration: why astronomy matters in times of crisis
May 20, 2020 15:56 pm UTC| Science
In an international emergency like the present one, you might expect the science of the stars to be the last thing on peoples minds. The problems facing both individuals and governments are infinitely more pressing than...
US seeks to change the rules for mining the Moon
May 20, 2020 15:25 pm UTC| Science
Private industries have helped drop the cost of launching rockets, satellites and other equipment into space to historic lows. That has boosted interest in developing space both for mining raw materials such as silicon...
COVID-19 is eroding scientific field work – and our knowledge of how the world is changing
May 20, 2020 15:25 pm UTC| Science
Editors note: Summer is prime time across much of North America for scientists to do field research outdoors. But this year the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many researchers to cancel or scale back their plans. We asked...
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