This redefined a long-distance call. Earth just received a laser transmission from a world- (and perhaps universe) record-breaking 140 million miles away — which could have major implications for the future of space travel. However, this correspondence wasn’t extraterrestrial in origin: It was actually sent by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which is currently located approximately 1.5 […]
Without its magnetic field, life on Earth would not be possible since this shields us from harmful cosmic radiation and charged particles emitted by the Sun, a steady stream known as solar wind. But up to now, there has been no reliable date for when the modern magnetic field was first established. In the new […]
According to NASA, something very specific would happen Published 17:34 29 Apr 2024 GMT+1 The idea of an asteroid heading full-pelt towards Earth is enough to make you shudder. And while it’s a story that is thankfully reserved to fiction through the likes of Michael Bay’s 1998 classic Armageddon, of course NASA has a plan […]
Space laser transmission strikes Earth from 140 million miles away: NASA Breaking News
K2-18b is located approximately 110 light-years away from Earth. (Artist Concept) A recent study shows that a little-known planet about 110 light years away, called K2-18b, might resemble a larger version of Earth and could support alien life. Researchers from the University of Toronto found this by analysing data from the European Southern Observatory (ESO). […]
SpaceX’s 30th robotic Dragon cargo ship is headed back home to Earth. Dragon departed from the International Space Station (ISS) today (April 28) at 1:10 p.m. EDT (1710 GMT), while the two spacecraft were flying over Thailand. It was orbital nighttime in that locale, so there were no good visuals of the moment of undocking. […]
Human activities have an intense impact on Earth’s deep subsurface fluid flow April 28, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Niranjana Rajalakshmi, University of Arizona Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public […]