The face of the Moon is known for its gray, mottled complexion, but did you know that if you point a telescope at our planet's neighboring moon, you'll also see…
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Neutron stars are some of the densest objects in the universe. The material inside is squeezed so hard that scientists still don't know what shape it takes. A neutron star's…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) provided a breathtaking glimpse into the early stages of star formation, capturing the dramatic development of a protostar in an hourglass-shaped luminous cloud. This…
Summary: The researchers identified a key mechanism that detects when the brain needs an energy boost involving astrocytes and the molecule adenosine. This discovery could lead to new therapies to…
Mysterious swirling patterns observed on the moon's surface may be linked to subterranean magma activity, a new study suggests. "lunar whirlwinds" observed on the Moon show a spiral pattern created…
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket blasts off from Florida on June 25, 2024.NASACNBC's Space Investing Newsletter offers insight into the business of space exploration and privatization, delivered straight to your inbox.…
Zoom in / The Baishia karst cave, where the recently analyzed samples were taken.Dongju Zhang's group (Lanzhou University) For more than a century we have had the opportunity to study…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Childhood home temperature and community connectedness may help predict how U.S. residents adjust their thermostats, offering new ways to promote energy conservation and fight climate change,…
As the New Horizons spacecraft continues its epic journey to explore the Kuiper Belt, it has an exploration partner here on Earth. The Subaru Telescope on Hawaii's Big Island is…