NASA: Agency releases archive photos of supernovas and nebulas
Sep 09, 2020 10:17 am UTC| Science
Over the years, NASA has documented so many celestial objects in detailed photographs. The agency recently released a few archive images of supernovas and nebulas to the public taken over the years and through various...
Asteroids: ESA says two million asteroids remain undetected
Sep 09, 2020 09:34 am UTC| Science
Most of the time, space agencies are able to monitor asteroids that could fly by or potentially pass by Earth on a regular basis. However, there are still asteroids that still fly under the radar according to the European...
Climate change: Greenland and Antarctica ice sheet melting rate matches worst-case scenario
Sep 09, 2020 09:34 am UTC| Science Nature
Climate change has affected the Earth more so now than before, with the temperatures rising at an alarming rate and causing the ice in icy regions of the world to melt. Unfortunately, things may be getting worse as a...
Aliens: Scientists narrow search for alien life in Milky Way galaxy
Sep 08, 2020 11:29 am UTC| Science
Along with the goal of further exploration of space is the search for signs of alien life on other planets or star systems. Recently, scientists were able to make progress in the form of narrowing down their search for...
Mars mission: Scientists make breakthrough in growing crops on 'Martian soil'
Sep 08, 2020 11:28 am UTC| Science
Agencies like NASA are in the midst of preparing for the future Mars mission in the coming years, with plans of colonization in tow. A recent breakthrough by a group of scientists shows the potential to grow crops on...
Climate change: New study reveals oceans absorb more CO2 than previously predicted
Sep 07, 2020 09:14 am UTC| Science Nature
Despite the ongoing pandemic that is COVID-19, there is still the climate change crisis to think about for many. A new study has revealed that the oceans are actually absorbing more carbon dioxide from the Earths...
Asteroids: 37-meter rock to pass by Earth this week
Sep 07, 2020 09:14 am UTC| Science
Asteroids often pass by Earth throughout their journey through space. NASA has revealed that it is anticipating the arrival of one particular asteroid this week that measures 37 meters in diameter. Express reports the...
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