NASA: Cyclones on Jupiter captured by Juno spacecraft
Sep 25, 2020 10:55 am UTC| Science
NASA is closely monitoring other planets in our solar system for signs of unusual activity in order to learn more about the universe. The Juno spacecraft was able to capture unusual weather within the gas giant as it...
Aliens: Experts claim to develop technology that could potentially detect life outside Earth
Sep 24, 2020 10:57 am UTC| Science
Along with exploring asteroids and other planets and phenomena in space, scientists are also looking for possible signs of life. In an effort to ultimately answer the question of whether or not we are alone in the...
COVID-19 cure: UK-based researchers make breakthrough in finding 'druggable pocket' in coronavirus
Sep 24, 2020 10:50 am UTC| Science Health
When it comes to finding or developing a cure for the coronavirus or COVID-19, scientists are still in the midst of research and development with some already moving on to preliminary testing. As a definitive cure for the...
Aliens: Scientists present technique to detect water on exoplanets in search for life
Sep 23, 2020 09:25 am UTC| Science
In space exploration, scientists are also closely monitoring the cosmos for signs of alien life. A group of astronomers from the United Kingdom have proposed a method to find a certain building block of life on...
Climate change: Arctic sea ice reaches second record low
Sep 23, 2020 09:25 am UTC| Science Nature
Although the world is suffering from the effects of climate change, colder regions such as Greenland and the Arctic are the worst hit. A recent report has revealed that the situation in the Arctic does not appear to do any...
NASA: Expert reveals the budget required to bring astronauts back to the Moon
Sep 23, 2020 09:04 am UTC| Science
With NASA currently undergoing preparations for its upcoming missions, the agency requires a lot of funding for preparations to stay on schedule. The upcoming Artemis mission is estimated to cost tens of billions of...
Asteroid to make a very close approach to Earth on Thursday
Sep 22, 2020 09:00 am UTC| Science
Despite being able to track thousands of asteroids passing through space, there are still some rocks that can escape detection. One such asteroid is coming to Earth this week, with astronomers predicting that it will make...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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