Black holes: Scientists record the discovery of a black hole spewing matter into the universe
Apr 15, 2020 08:48 am UTC| Science
Black holes are one of the most mysterious yet most fascinating entities found in the universe. Recently, scientists were able to witness for the first time a black hole spewing out matter back into the cosmos. Express...
Popocatepetl volcano erupts and spews molten lava and ash
Apr 15, 2020 08:37 am UTC| Science
Although the main focus of the world lies in combating the coronavirus pandemic, scientists also continue to keep tabs on the worlds active volcanoes. Now, Mexicos Popocatepetl volcano erupted, sending molten lava and ash...
Apollo 11: The Nazi scientist behind the historic mission
Apr 15, 2020 08:34 am UTC| Science
In 1969, three astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, were sent up to space, with Armstrong and Aldrin making history as the first men on the moon. It took groups of the best scientific minds to make...
NASA: Agency says there is less pollution because of stay-at-home orders during the pandemic
Apr 14, 2020 09:09 am UTC| Science
Although the coronavirus pandemic has turned a lot of lives upside down and has forced countries into lockdown to slow the spread. Recently, space agency NASA has revealed that the pollution in parts of the United States...
NASA: Hubble Space Telescope discovers proof of a mysterious kind of black hole
Apr 14, 2020 09:09 am UTC| Science
Black holes are generally one of the most mysterious objects in space and scientists are still trying to understand these all-consuming entities. Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope was able to spot a kind of black hole...
Asteroids alert: Scientists reveal asteroid Ouamuamua is a fragment of a destroyed planet
Apr 14, 2020 09:09 am UTC| Science
Back in 2017, an asteroid referred to as Ouamuamua was spotted by scientists hurtling through the solar system. Recent reports reveal that the scientists have now figured out the origins of Ouamuamua. The asteroid...
What a simulated Mars mission taught me about food waste
Apr 13, 2020 15:27 pm UTC| Science
As a food waste researcher, Im interested in how humans prepare food, eat and manage leftovers. This interest is not just confined to Earth it extends to other planets. I recently spent two weeks at the Mars Desert...
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