Up to half of Earth"s water may come from solar wind and space dust
Water is vital for life on Earth, and some experts say we should all drink around two liters every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. But beyond the tap, where does our water come from?.....»»
Tiny satellites can provide significant information about space
CubeSats are satellites constructed of cubic units, or U, a bit smaller than a square tissue box, or about 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) on each side. (A 2U CubeSat, for instance, is about the size of a rectangular tissue box.) Initially developed.....»»
Tiny pieces of plastic pose one of the biggest threats to Chicago River wildlife and water quality
Wendella engineer Miguel Chavez climbed down a ladder and over a small dock to pull up a trap floating in the Chicago River near the Michigan Avenue Bridge. The size of a standard garbage can, the trap is designed to collect trash and can hold up to.....»»
Discovery of biomarkers in space—conditions on Saturn"s moon Enceladus simulated in the laboratory
In 2018, very large organic molecules were discovered in ice particles on Saturn's moon Enceladus. It is still unclear whether they indicate the existence of life or were created in some other way. A recent study could help to answer this question. I.....»»
SpaceX facing FAA review of Starship launches from Kennedy
SpaceX will have to pass an environmental review before it can launch its powerful Starship rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»
Researchers reveal how genetically identical water fleas develop into different sexes
Daphnia are tiny crustaceans, or "water fleas," that are extremely adaptable to their environment. This is due to their remarkable phenotypic plasticity, i.e., their ability to change their form or behavior despite their genetic makeup remaining unch.....»»
Student"s comparative analysis of primitive asteroids provides context for further research, future NASA missions
The primitive asteroids that UCF physics doctoral student Brittany Harvison studies carry with them traces of their origins and billions of years of our solar system's history......»»
NOAA says “extreme” solar storm will persist through the weekend
So far disruptions from the geomagnetic storm appear to be manageable. Enlarge / Pink lights appear in the sky above College Station, Texas. (credit: ZoeAnn Bailey) After a night of stunning auroras across much of the Un.....»»
SpaceX facing FAA review for Starship launches from Kennedy
SpaceX will have to pass an environmental review before it can launch its powerful Starship rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida......»»
Extreme solar storms create gorgeous views of auroras across the planet
The sun has been unusually active this week, leading to stunning views of auroras across Europe and parts of the U.S. this weekend......»»
What deadly Venus can tell us about life on other worlds
Even though Venus and Earth are so-called sister planets, they're as different as heaven and hell. Earth is a natural paradise where life has persevered under its azure skies despite multiple mass extinctions. On the other hand, Venus is a blistering.....»»
5 sci-fi movies on Netflix you need to watch in May 2024
Here are five sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix in May, including the sequel to an original space opera and an innovative action thriller......»»
Second night of auroras seen "extreme" solar storm
Auroras lit up skies across swaths of the planet for the second night in a row on Saturday, after already dazzling Earthlings from the United States to Tasmania to the Bahamas the day before......»»
In the race for space metals, companies hope to cash in
Mining asteroids could reduce the burden on Earth’s resources. Will it live up to its promise? Enlarge / An illustration depicts a NASA spacecraft approaching the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. Though there are no plans to mine P.....»»
The Earth Is About to Feast on Dead Cicadas
Two cicada broods, XIX and XIII, are emerging in sync for the first time in 221 years. They’re bringing the banquet of a lifetime for birds, trees, and humans alike......»»
The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across the US Thanks to a Rare Solar Storm
Three bursts of charged particles ejected from the sun have merged into a wave that could lead to brilliant auroras being visible from Moscow to Oklahoma City......»»
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems......»»
NOAA says ‘extreme’ Solar storm will persist through the weekend
So far disruptions from the geomagnetic storm appear to be manageable. Enlarge / Pink lights appear in the sky above College Station, Texas. (credit: ZoeAnn Bailey) After a night of stunning auroras across much of the Un.....»»
Saturday Citations: Dietary habits of humans; dietary habits of supermassive black holes; saving endangered bilbies
The onset of solar maximum has resulted in severe geomagnetic storms, with the possibility of aurora borealis events this weekend as far south as the northern United States. Do not be alarmed if you see awesome displays of light over your neighborhoo.....»»
NASA wants a cheaper Mars Sample Return—Boeing proposes most expensive rocket
"To reduce mission complexity, this new concept is doing one launch." Enlarge / The Space Launch System rocket lifts off on the Artemis I mission. (credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls) NASA is looking for ways to get rock samples.....»»
Clues from deep magma reservoirs could improve volcanic eruption forecasts
New research into molten rock 20km below the Earth's surface could help save lives by improving the prediction of volcanic activity......»»