Betelgeuse has a small companion star hidden in plain sight
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse! The red supergiant that marks Orion’s left shoulder may have a tiny, unseen companion. Two independent studies found […]
NASA persistence finds first possible hint of ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Persistence rover has uncovered the first trace of ancient microbes on Mars. “We’re not able to say that this
Moonquakes are much more common than previously thought, Apollo data suggests
A new look at decades-old data from the Apollo missions has revealed evidence of tens of thousands of previously unknown
Can scientists make fruits and vegetables resilient to climate change?
In 2023, a new type of apple made its commercial debut at a trade show in Berlin. The tutti is
Extreme heat and rain are fueling rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases
When it rains, it pours. And when it pours, mosquitoes appear. A series of storms hit the northeastern United States
What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced she had breast cancer “very, very, very early.” “It’s technically
Scientists want to send endangered species to the moon
As more and more species come close to extinction, scientists have been collecting samples of animals, plants and other creatures
A new element in the periodic table may be available
To expand the periodic table, it may be time to use titanium. A new study lays the groundwork to expand
The waves of the mantle lift the continents up and adorn them with diamonds
For billions of years, the continents have moved across the Earth’s surface like tectonic vessels, but they have not survived
Astronauts are actually stuck in space all the time
Imagine going on a week-long business trip and not coming home until next year. That may be the case for