Scientists believe a certain group of Neanderthals may have provided the DNA found in modern humans
Apr 22, 2020 08:55 am UTC| Science
Over time, a lot of research has been made towards figuring out exactly how humans have evolved since the beginning of time. Recently, a new study may suggest that the DNA of modern humans may be traced back to only a...
Apr 21, 2020 12:55 pm UTC| Business Science
As the world tries to cope with the challenges of 2020, discussions around the use of mined resources from outer space continue to ratchet up. On April 6, the US White House released an executive order that...
Scientists detect the strongest cosmic winds created by quasars
Apr 21, 2020 10:02 am UTC| Science
As far as space weather goes, many are aware of the solar storms produced by the sun emitting particles. But, scientists as of late, were able to witness a cosmic windstorm caused by a quasar. Express reports that...
SpaceX Starlink satellite launch moved to an earlier date due to good weather
Apr 21, 2020 10:01 am UTC| Science
Elon Musk and his space agency SpaceX is set to launch a new batch of Starlink satellites this month. Due to good weather conditions, SpaceX has moved the launch date of the new set of satellites earlier. Express...
Comet ATLAS: Astronomers find fragments of Comet Y4 hurtling to the Sun in latest images
Apr 21, 2020 09:59 am UTC| Science
Aside from asteroids, scientists are also keeping a lookout on comets. The latest images have shown a few fragments of Comet Y4 hurtling toward the Sun. Express reports that scientists have been keeping tabs on Comet...
NASA and SpaceX prepare for first-ever manned Crew Dragon launch in May
Apr 20, 2020 08:56 am UTC| Science
Despite the pandemic putting several space missions to a halt this year, one particular mission will still continue. NASA and Elon Musks space agency SpaceX is currently preparing for the first-ever astronaut launch in a...
Asteroids alert: Ouamuamua asteroid may be an alien probe, says physicist
Apr 20, 2020 08:56 am UTC| Science
For a long time, many have been on the search for aliens or at least life in other places beyond Earth. One physicist believes that a certain asteroid may not be what it seems. Physicist Avi Loeb reiterated his belief...
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
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects