The end of life on Earth isn’t just a topic for science fiction anymore. NASA has used advanced astronomical studies to calculate the timeline for the eventual extinction of all life on our planet. While Earth still has billions of years left before it’s consumed by the Sun, the biosphere that sustains life has far...
Uranus was the first planet discovered with a telescope but many secrets surround this tilting planet with its thin rings and 27 moons. But this year, it was selected as a top target for further exploration. NASA plans to launch a new probe to this ice giant in the 2030s. Only one spacecraft has ever...
NASA has announced a partnership with SpaceX to manage the decommissioning of the International Space Station (ISS). This collaboration, involving a contract worth up to $843 million, is set to end in the destruction of the ISS by 2030.1 The process will ensure the space station does not pose a hazard to populated areas on...
A former NASA engineer, Dr. Charles Buhler, has announced a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize space travel. He claims to have developed an engine that creates thrust without using traditional propulsion methods. This so-called “anti-gravity engine” could potentially overcome Earth’s gravity, marking a significant milestone in human space exploration. The Anti-Gravity Engine Dr. Charles Buhler,...
A novel carbon compound has been identified in space for the first time using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, marking a significant achievement for a team of international scientists. This newly discovered compound, known as methyl cation (CH3+), plays a crucial role in forming more intricate carbon-based molecules.1 The detection of methyl cation occurred within...
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is renowned for its colossal storms. Recently, scientists captured a remarkable image showing a green light emanating from an area near the planet’s North Pole. This mesmerizing phenomenon is believed to be a lightning strike occurring within the planet’s swirling vortex.1 On Earth, lightning typically originates from...
It’s been months since NASA’s bold announcement took the world by storm. The decision has since ignited excitement and sparked debate about a distant celestial treasure trove. The focus of the mission is none other than the asteroid 16 Psyche, a cosmic body stuffed full of potential riches beyond imagination. The 16 Psyche Mission According...
NASA usually has a track record of recognizing heavenly bodies pretty fast. But, what happens when you recognize a planet on your third day of an internship? This is exactly what happened to Wolf Cukier of Scarsdale High School, New York. When he landed a two-month internship with the institution in 2019, he had to...
The South Atlantic Anomaly is one of those pieces of space that are shrouded in mystery, and it has both intrigued and concerned scientists for years. When it comes to outer space, it seems that the more we learn the less we know. Despite how far we’ve come, and the incredible advancements the scientific community...
Nokia was just awarded a 14.1 million dollar contract from NASA to establish a 4G network on the moon. This purpose of this is to help astronauts with lunar surface communications. The Finish company’s plan is to build a 4G/LTE network, which at some point would be upgraded to 5G. According to NASA, it will...
What do Seal Team 3, Harvard Medical School, and NASA all have in common? Acceptable answers would include being incredibly difficult to get into, being some of the most respected programs on the planet, and the fact that all these programs take time to rise through their ranks. Well, it seems nobody told Jonny Kim...
In case you thought you’d heard the end of dumb, dangerous TikTok trends, you thought wrong. The latest trend threatening the health of you, impressionable TikTok users are nasal sprays that will supposedly help you have a glowing, bronzed complexion. Videos were going viral of young influencers using the sprays and promoting them to their...