Using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has detected a new exoplanet orbiting a nearby star. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-2431 b, is comparable in size to Earth and has a very short orbital peri…

A diver filmed the strange marine creature during a research trip on the southern Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

You may see as many as 100 meteors per hour if you're in a place where it's dark enough.

 The most complex parachute system to ever deploy on Mars has successfully slowed down an ExoMars mock-up landing platform for a safe touchdown on Earth.

It’s not clear how widespread the new cheating strategy is, but it’s highlighting longstanding drivers of the peer review crisis some reviewers are now trying to alleviate with AI.

When astronauts return from the International Space Station, many have noticed an unexpected side effect of their mission, their eyesight has changed.

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A remarkable coincidence occurred 56,000 years ago, when the impact that created Meteor Crater triggered both a landslide-dammed lake and a paleolake formation in the Grand Canyon. Earth’s ancient past often reads like a mystery novel, and a recent study publ…

Beneath the scales of Australia's iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an unexpected secret: a hidden layer of bony skin structures known as osteoderms. These structures, which have been long overlooked, may hold the …

In the relatively short time that the James Webb Space Telescope has been operational, there’s seemingly no end to its list of accomplishments. And if you’re like us, you were sure that…

An oddly tilted object beyond Neptune moves in perfect sync, one orbit for every ten of Neptune’s, and scientists are intrigued.

IN A NUTSHELL 🦤 Peter Jackson collaborates with Colossal Biosciences to bring back the extinct giant moa. 🔬 The project combines cutting-edge genetic engineering with cultural heritage, highlighting the significance for the Māori people. 🎬 Jackson sees the…

Tropical lizards love to snack on butterflies, but sometimes, they have trouble telling which end is which.

The research suggested that marijuana use can impact the genetic code responsible for activating and deactivating various genes.

A retired chicken farmer’s backyard discovery of a 240-million-year-old amphibian fossil has unveiled a rare glimpse into Earth's prehistoric past.

The planned lunar outpost is part of the nation's newly revealed exploration road map.

What happens when scientists design flower mixes not just for beauty, but to supercharge pollinator visits? You get gardens bursting with color, and bees that can’t stay away.

"As this type of technology develops, it's going to have spinoff benefits for sustainability technology here on Earth as well."

Hidden landscapes under Antarctic ice may slow glacier flow. These ancient surfaces could change how we predict sea-level rise. Scientists have identified remnants of ancient landscapes in East Antarctica that are believed to have been shaped by rivers and ma…

When two fluids don't mix well, they sometimes form strange patterns called "viscous fingering," or Saffman-Taylor instability. Studying these patterns can help scientists understand how to design systems for carbon storage, a key part of managing climate cha…

IN A NUTSHELL 🌞 Solar storms are causing SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to reenter Earth’s atmosphere sooner than planned. 🚀 The increased atmospheric drag from geomagnetic storms shortens the satellites’ lifespan by 10 to 12 days. ⚠️ A higher risk of satelli…

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41,000 years ago, when Earth’s magnetic field weakened to a fraction of its usual strength, it allowed more harmful solar radiation to reach the surface

Sperm cells are defying one of the most fundamental laws of physics, making their way through thick fluids with ease.

Electrons can travel through silicon as waves, paving the way for smaller and more advanced devices. Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered a method to control how electricity moves through crystalline silicon, a key material i…