December 21 Marks The Beginning Of Winter In The Northern Hemisphere
As days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it might seem like winter has already arrived. However, the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere will not o...
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Student-Built Rocket Breaks 20-Year-Old Amateur Space Altitude Record
A rocket built by students at the University of Southern California (USC) Rocket Propulsion Lab (RPL) has shattered a 20-year record. Aftershock II, launched from Nevada'...
Get Ready For The Geminid Meteor Shower Next Week
With Christmas just around the corner, your neighborhood is likely aglow with beautiful lights. But those displays pale in comparison to nature's dazzling light show — th...
World's First Wooden Satellite Launched Into Space
LignoSat, the world’s first satellite made mostly from wood, reached the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX cargo capsule on November 5, 2024. The palm-siz...
LignoSat, the world’s first satellite made mostly from wood, reached the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX cargo capsule on November 5, 2024. The palm-siz...
Astronomers Capture First Close-Up Picture Of A Star Outside Our Galaxy
Over the years, astronomers have managed to capture a few images of stars in galaxies beyond Earth. However, these images have always appeared as mere points of light, ev...
Over the years, astronomers have managed to capture a few images of stars in galaxies beyond Earth. However, these images have always appeared as mere points of light, ev...
This Ingenious Drone Recharges On The Go
Drones have come a long way since the first model that barely lifted two feet (60 cm) off the ground was unveiled in 1907. Modern quadcopters can soar to high altitudes a...
November's Beaver Moon Will Be This Year's Last Supermoon
Full moons are always a stunning sight, but the one on November 15, 2024, promises to be even more spectacular. It will be the last of four consecutive supermoons, follow...
Remote Alaskan Town Will See Its Final Sunset Of 2024 On November 19th
The next time you are upset about short winter days, think about Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska. The residents of America's northernmost town will experience their f...
Northern Sea Robins Use Their Legs To Walk And "Taste" The Ocean Floor For Buried Prey
The sea robin is a bottom-dwelling fish uniquely adapted to life on the ocean floor. These fascinating creatures have frog-like eyes, wing-like fins, and six crab-like le...
The sea robin is a bottom-dwelling fish uniquely adapted to life on the ocean floor. These fascinating creatures have frog-like eyes, wing-like fins, and six crab-like le...
Can Life Exist On An Icy Moon? NASA's Latest Mission Aims To Find Out!
NASA’s latest mission takes the search for life to new frontiers — this time to Jupiter’s fourth largest moon, Europa. On October 14, 2024, the Europa Clipper spacecraft...
NASA’s latest mission takes the search for life to new frontiers — this time to Jupiter’s fourth largest moon, Europa. On October 14, 2024, the Europa Clipper spacecraft...
Scientists Finally Know Why The Earth Shook For Nine Days In 2023
In mid-September 2023, a mysterious event set off earthquake sensors worldwide. However, unlike typical earthquake readings, which are quick and sharp, this data showed a...
Octopuses Lead Hunting Parties And "Punch" Non-Helpers
Octopuses are among the smartest marine animals. These intelligent cephalopods are known for using coconut shells as mobile homes and armor and changing colors on demand...
Saturn's Rings Will Briefly "Vanish" In 2025
Planetary rings are a natural feature of the larger outer planets like Jupiter and Neptune, but none are as spectacular as Saturn's. However, in March and November 2025,...