How February 29 reminds us of our mysterious relationship with time and space
If you find it intriguing that February 28 will be followed this week by February 29, rather than March 1 as it usually is,...
The Kuiper Belt is much bigger than we thought
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft is just over 8.8 billion km away, exploring the Kuiper Belt. This icy belt surrounds the Sun but it seems...
Recent findings indicate major ice melt in West Antarctica started in the 1940s
In the remote, icy expanses of Antarctica, the Thwaites Glacier stands as a silent witness to the changes our planet is undergoing.
Spanning about 80...
What kinds of astronomy could be done with a telescope on the Moon
For decades, astronomers have said that one of the most optimal places to build large telescopes is on the surface of the Moon.
The Moon...
The long road to forest recovery after earthquakes
When we think of earthquakes, our minds often go to the immediate human toll: lives lost, homes destroyed, and cities needing to be rebuilt.
But...
Earth’s early evolution: fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago
Our Earth is around 4.5 billion years old. Way back in its earliest years, vast oceans dominated. There were frequent volcanic eruptions and, because there...
Scientists discover possible Coronado expedition relic in Texas panhandle
In the rugged terrains of the Texas panhandle, a small obsidian blade, merely over 5 centimeters in length, holds stories of adventure, exploration, and...
New study reveals the universe’s strongest magnetic fields
In a groundbreaking study conducted by the STAR team at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, located at Brookhaven National Laboratory, scientists have discovered traces...
Ancient bronze hand inscription mirrors contemporary Basque words
In the rich tapestry of human history, language serves as one of the most profound artifacts left behind by ancient civilizations, offering us a...
New study reveals the secrets of earth’s first life
Long ago, the Earth was a very different place, with conditions that might seem alien to us now.
To understand the beginnings of life on...