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The First Saudi Arabian Space Mission Has a Launch Date

If you ever said that only NASA, Roscosmos, or the European Space Agency (ESA) knows how to send humans into space, no offense, but you should definitely eat your words. Saudi Arabia has its first space mission scheduled for launch…

May 15, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Largest Cosmic Explosion Ever Observed Leaves Astronomers Speechless

If astronomy is not all Greek to you, surely you’ve heard about the Big Bang. And perhaps that’s the event that first popped into your mind when you read the title of this article. Unfortunately for the world, scientists didn’t…

May 14, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Specific Sleep Habit Could Be Linked to Alzheimer’s

If someone still believes that sleeping has nothing to do with mental health, you should immediately say to him to hold his horses. Getting enough sleep at night is crucial for any individual if he wants to maintain good health…

May 14, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Finds Evidence of a Former Wild River on Mars

If you’re stuck in a situation when the Mars subject is brought into discussion, it’s a good idea to break the ice by mentioning the colonization hypothesis. Most people like the idea of terraforming the Red Planet someday, although nobody…

May 14, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Saturn Has Many More Moons Than We Initially Thought

We could consider that astronomers have been beating around the bush when it comes to the exact number of Saturn’s moons. It’s very difficult to determine the exact number of natural satellites that a planet has. Even so, it doesn’t…

May 14, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

One Million Telescope Shots in One Photo Reveal Incredible Mosaic of Newborn Star Clusters

Newborn star clusters don’t represent anything new for astronomers, but even so, they often remain in awe of their beauty. A large batch of telescopic observations has now led to the uncovering of five vast stellar nurseries that are less…

May 11, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Meteorite Crashes Through a House’s Roof in the US

You might think that the Universe doesn’t care at all about our fear of meteorites crashing through our roofs. Well, guess what? You’re absolutely right! There are countless possible threats lurking out there in the dark and the depths of…

May 11, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

A Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer? A Trial Shows Promising Results

Pancreatic cancer is known as one of the most severe types of cancer. The statistics show that about 25% of patients survive their pancreatic cancer for one year or even more after they receive a diagnosis. The disease kills almost…

May 11, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Showcases Both the Milky Way and Egyptian Land in the Same Photo

Ancient Egyptians had a pretty interesting passion for astronomy, and we cannot be otherwise but extremely fascinated by those huge pyramids that they built. The Great Pyramid of Giza, for instance, which measures 139 meters in height, has been aligned…

May 11, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Aquatic Bacterium Could Represent the Cause of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting the central nervous system, presents significant challenges for individuals living with the condition. While Parkinson’s itself is not commonly viewed as an immediately life-threatening illness, its progressive nature can gradually diminish a person’s quality…

May 8, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

James Webb Reveals Two Rings of Debris Surrounding the Fomalhaut Star

Fomalhaut, also known as Alpha Piscis Austrini, is a bright star that has its location about 25 light-years away from our planet. As the brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus, Fomalhaut stands out with its youthfulness, estimated to be…

May 8, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Neil deGrasse Tyson Shares His View on AI Chatbots

We’ve all seen Artificial Intelligence (AI) at work numerous times already, but in 2023, the technology has been more controversial than ever. It’s obvious why. Unless you’re a visitor from another planet, you’ve already heard about all the frenzy and…

May 8, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

‘Occupy Mars: The Game’ is on Its Way to the PC

Surely any astronaut, astronomer, astrophysicist, or even many average people have always been dreaming of colonizing planet Mars. Unfortunately, our planet is far from being all sugar, spice, and everything nice. We’re all aware of the wars, corruption, poverty, diseases,…

May 8, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The First RSV Vaccine Receives Approval From the FDA

After a long battle with the severe respiratory syncytial virus (aka RSV), as the first cases were reported way back in the ’50s, a vaccine finally became available. Therefore, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first vaccine that…

May 4, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Produces Up to 160 Meteors per Hour

The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower (aka The Aquariids), which is associated to Halley’s Comet, will be visible in the night sky until the end of the current month. We’re talking about a meteor shower that shows itself every year and…

May 4, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0