The longstanding mystery of Mars' moons – and the mission that could solve it
Dec 08, 2023 16:06 pm UTC| Science
The two small moons of Mars, Phobos (about 22km in diameter) and Deimos (about 13km in diameter), have been puzzling scientists for decades, with their origin remaining a matter of debate. Some have proposed that they may...
Why isn't there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
Dec 05, 2023 05:40 am UTC| Science
In space, no one can hear you scream. You may have heard this saying. Its the tagline from the famous 1979 science fiction movie Alien. Its a scary thought, but is it true? The simple answer is yes, no one can hear you...
Nov 13, 2023 12:23 pm UTC| Science
When landing on the surface of the Moon, astronauts can become spatially disoriented, which is when they lose sense of their orientation they might not be able to tell which way is up. This disorientation can lead to...
Earth has many objects in orbit but definitely only one Moon – despite what some people think
Nov 10, 2023 14:37 pm UTC| Science
Big Brother has always chosen its contestants for entertainment value rather than for intellectual debate. This was recently highlighted in a discussion started on the programme by dental therapist Chantelle, who suggested...
Nov 05, 2023 21:11 pm UTC| Science
The cars, cellphones, computers and televisions that people in the U.S. use every day require metals like copper, cobalt and platinum to build. Demand from the electronics industry for these metals is only rising, and...
Asteroids in the solar system could contain undiscovered, superheavy elements
Oct 30, 2023 10:54 am UTC| Science
For centuries, the quest for new elements was a driving force in many scientific disciplines. Understanding an atoms structure and the development of nuclear science allowed scientists to accomplish the old goal of...
Oct 27, 2023 15:04 pm UTC| Science
Our Sun is a steady and everlasting companion. Reliable like a clock, its apparent passage across the sky allows us to measure time. The Sun and its path is also the source of Earths seasons. But in many respects, our Sun...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects