Researchers in the Hybrid Quantum Systems Group at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have put a sapphire crystal weighing 16 micrograms in a quantum-mechanical superposition of two vibrational states. The researchers "excited the crystal int…

In a breakthrough, the powerful James Webb Space Telescope has found the presence of water around a comet in the main asteroid belt for the first time.Using Webb’s NIRSpec (Near-Infrared...

Get ready: The moon and its "da Vinci glow" are coming to an evening sky near you this week. The phenomenon only happens during a crescent moon.

The plan will keep Voyager 2’s science instruments turned on a few years longer than previously anticipated, enabling yet more revelations from interstellar space. Launched in 1977, the Voyager 2 spacecraft is more than 12 billion miles (20 billion kilometers…

Researchers studying the molecular mechanisms of our biological clocks have made a critical breakthrough, identifying a key interaction that controls the timing of our body's internal clock.

Fabrizio Fidati, who lost his right hand in an accident 25 years ago, had not experienced the sensation of temperature in his missing digits until trials for a bionic technology unlocked the cool of iced water and heat of a stove burner for him.

It is an amazing time for space exploration. An incredible new discovery has just been made by the James Webb Space Telescope, which has been able to document traces of water in a rare comet orbiting in the main asteroid belt. This discovery is crucial for al…

New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size exoplanet, called LP 791-18 d, that may be carpeted with volcanoes and could potentially support life

Previously, Jupiter was the champion with its 95 known moons, but Saturn has pulled into the lead thanks to the recent discovery of 62 new moons there.

After showing up five times in Hubble images, a 'reappearing supernova' is helping scientists solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries.

The fossil record is scanty in the time period that would be most informative about the emergence and spread of Homo sapiens, and there is no ancient DNA from skeletal or dental remains from these time periods, the researchers said. "While we find evidence o…

On the two main coasts of the United States, SpaceX is preparing to launch a…

A flexible, conductive membrane that can pass sensory information to the brain and muscles is a step towards artificial skin.

Astronomers had spotted signs of universe's biggest star. James Webb Space Telescope detected the first signs of supermassive stars "celestial monsters" blaz...

The six-wheeled scientist encountered the crater during its latest science campaign in search of rock samples that could be brought to Earth for deeper investigation.

The science of identifying DNA has gotten so advanced that scientists no longer need you anywhere near them to sample your genetic material.

A desert succulent known as the prickly pear cactus served as inspiration for a new catalyst to help split water more cheaply and efficiently

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ telescope is a top contender in the StarSense series and now it's 15% off on Amazon.

To help learners of all ages understand how to safely observe the Oct. 14, 2023, annular solar eclipse and the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse, NASA has released a new set of resources for educators.

A team of astronomers have uncovered AT2021lwx, the largest cosmic explosion ever witnessed.

The huge watery cloud spurting from Enceladus could carry the ingredients for life farther into space than previously known.

Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, are a leading cause of death worldwide resulting from a limited self-healing power of the heart. Unlike humans, zebrafish have the remarkable capacity to recover from cardiac damage. Researchers from the group o…

Floral design pros weigh in on the mistakes that can derail beautiful blooms—and what to do instead

The James Webb Space Telescope has helped astronomers find gas around a comet in the main asteroid belt for the first time. NASA said the gas was water vapor.