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Named "Supernova H0pe," it shows how JWST plus gravitational lensing can be used to solve the greatest puzzle facing astronomy today.

The study states that mitochondrial DNA - the genetic code that serves as the powerplant of every cell is passed on by the mother of the child. | Health

Zombie ants? Apparently, a parasite can do that by capturing the brains of ants

The Earth was struck by a massive solar storm whose impact was even felt in lower latitudes. Know the full impact of this terrifying CME.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to return asteroid Bennu sample to Earth nears completion while collision threat looms.

When was the universes first continent formed? Scientist offers clues

Astronaut Frank Rubio Reflects on Extended Yearlong Stay on International Space Station - OPP.Today

New research has confirmed that fracking is responsible for the previously unexplained slow, small earthquakes or tremors. The tremors are produced by the same processes that could create large, damaging earthquakes. Fracking involves the forceful injection o…

NASA's Mars helicopter continues to impress. During its 59th flight on the distant planet, the drone-like machine achieved a new record.

Skywatchers from hundreds of miles outside the path of the annular solar eclipse can still witness October 14's rare celestial event. https://tinyurl.com/354...

A much-anticipated annular solar eclipse will grace the Texas skies on Oct. 14, Texas Parks and Wildlife said in a news release Tuesday.

The Parker Solar Probe flew right through a major coronal mass ejection last September and captured it all on camera.

Barry, a dinosaur that lived in the upper Jurassic period, is expected to sell for around $1.2 million. More news: www.wqad.comSubscribe to WQAD News 8 on Yo...

Study finds 73 genera have disappeared in five centuries.

Placozoans, animals so simple they look like blobby pancakes, have been found to contain cells that may hold the ancestors of modern neurons.

Genetic analysis shows that some stick insects that supposedly reproduce without sex are actually pairing off to have offspring.

The tantalizing prospect of a ninth planet in the solar system that could be Earth-like is suggested by a new paper that explores objects in the distant Kuiper Belt.

Prof Elaine Holmes FAA is working to decode the chemical dialogue between the human body and the gut bacteria that play a crucial role in our health & metabo...

The James Webb Space Telescope captured the supersonic outflow of a young star in stunning detail.

The next one won't come until almost a full year from now.

What secrets could we unravel by studying Mars samples in state-of-the-art labs on Earth? Scientists around the globe are eager to find out.As of late fall 2...

Researchers revealed how the fruit fly brain transforms memories of past rewards into actionable behaviors, guiding the fly to food.

NASA to launch 'Psyche' spacecraft to check out asteroid of same name; mission has kindled interest due to its potential wealth. ISRO's Chairman says it's far away & needs robotics, mission mgmt & ground infrastructure expansion. Asteroid mining is not about …

OSIRIS-REx conducted one last trajectory-correcting engine burn on Sunday (Sept. 17).