Scientists begin first search for alien technology in distant galaxies using low-frequency signals
For the first time, scientists are searching for signs of alien technology in galaxies far beyond our own, using low-frequency radio waves.
This groundbreaking study,...
Early galaxies are smaller than we thought, say scientists
When astronomers first looked at distant galaxies in the early universe using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, they were shocked by what they saw.
Instead...
Car-size meteorite falls over Eastern Cape
What was initially thought to be "space junk" falling over South Africa's Eastern Cape on Sunday morning turned out to be a meteorite the...
Scientists find new way to produce drinking water on the Moon
Water is crucial for human survival, especially for future missions to the Moon. Scientists have been working hard to find ways to produce water...
Neutron star mergers could be producing quark matter
When neutron stars dance together, the grand smash finale they experience might create the densest known form of matter known in the Universe.
It’s called...
Scientists reveal spotted surface of the north star in stunning new discovery
Astronomers have unveiled new, detailed images of Polaris, commonly known as the North Star, revealing a surface dotted with bright and dark spots.
This remarkable...
Scientists debunk long-standing myth: stars and dark matter aren’t working together after all
For years, astronomers have been puzzled by a strange pattern observed in galaxies. No matter the age, shape, or size of a galaxy, the...
Scientists discover new materials to protect astronauts from radiation on Mars
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could help protect astronauts from the dangerous cosmic radiation they would face on Mars.
Because Mars lacks the...
Planets hold more water than we thought
Most of a planet’s water is generally not on its surface but hidden deep in its interior, according to a new study.
This affects the...
The universe is on the move
Our universe is defined by the way it moves, and one way to describe the history of science is through our increasing awareness of...