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Astronomers Have a New Wild Idea for How to Send Modified Microbes to Other Solar Systems

Let’s face it: traveling to another solar system is way too difficult using the current technology that the world has. In fact, it would take way more than a human lifetime to reach even the closest solar system to our…

December 31, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Ketamine is Able to Increase Brain Noise

Ketamine is a powerful anesthetic that is often used in medical and veterinary settings, but it also has a reputation as a recreational drug. One amazing fact about ketamine is that it is sometimes used to treat depression and other…

December 31, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Sun is to Blame for the Existence of Water on the Moon

It is not uncommon for the water to form on cosmic objects such as asteroids, comets, and moons. Water can be found in a variety of forms on these objects, including ice, vapor, and liquid. The formation of water on…

December 31, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The C/2022 E3 (ZTF) Comet Comes Close to Earth Again After the Age of the Neanderthals

C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a comet that was discovered in March 2022 by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), a survey telescope located at the Palomar Observatory in California. The comet is believed to be a small, icy body that orbits…

December 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA’s SWOT Water Satellite Unfolds in Space – Watch Video

We have known since mid-December about NASA’s plan to launch a satellite into orbit to map the surface water of our planet. Engineers are working on the project to measure the height of water on a significant portion of the…

December 30, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Revolutionary Study Discovers 100,000 New Viruses!

According to new reports, a team of Israeli scientists has found no less than 100,000 types of never-before-known viruses. This revolutionary study has been published in the prestigious Cell journal and contains environmental data coming from soil samples but also…

December 30, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

All of the Solar System’s Planets Participated in the Recent “Planet Parade”

There are many unique and interesting features of our Solar System, as it’s home to a wide variety of celestial bodies, including eight planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), dwarf planets (Pluto, Eris, Ceres, Haumea, and…

December 29, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

2023 Will Start With an Impressive Meteor Shower for Stargazers to Admire

Nature has proven to be very altruistic with stargazers over the years, as there are a few fabulous meteor showers that we can admire. There are several meteor showers that are known for producing impressive displays of “shooting stars,” which…

December 28, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NEO Surveyor Represents NASA’s New Plan to Spot Dangerous Asteroids

There is no specific size threshold at which an asteroid becomes a problem for Earth. It depends on a number of factors, including the asteroid’s size, composition, impact velocity, and impact angle. Asteroids that are less than about 50 meters…

December 28, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The ESA Captures an Amazing Photo of a Nebula Resembling a Mountain

Nebulae are like the party animals of the Universe – they’re big, gassy clouds that love to hang out and have a good time. They’re made up of all sorts of funky elements, like hydrogen, helium, and other gases, as…

December 28, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Human Hibernation Could Take Us to Mars, Scientist Claims

Will humans ever land on Mars? Well, that’s a tough question to answer. On the one hand, humans have already made some impressive strides in space exploration. We’ve sent probes and landers to Mars, and we’ve even sent a few…

December 27, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Women Can Always Empathize Better Than Men, New Research Shows

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It is a fundamental aspect of human social interactions and is thought to be an important factor in the development of close relationships and social connections. Empathy allows…

December 27, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hitting an Asteroid With Millions of Radio Waves is the Latest Wild Idea of Astronomers

You may have never heard about the term ‘2010 XC15’ until now, but it’s ok. That’s the name of an asteroid that approaches our Earth today, December 27. But there’s no use to worry in case you are preparing for…

December 27, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Study Finds Smokers Have a Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline

While the fact that smoking negatively affects the heart and especially the lungs is undeniable and well known, new studies have now discovered that it is even more detrimental to our cognitive health! A new research on this topic comes…

December 27, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Massive Winter Storm in the US Leads to Dozens of Deaths and Lack of Electricity

Much of the US has to deal with a massive winter storm that lasts for about a week. For these people, Christmas is nothing like it should be, as the temperatures have dropped tremendously, and blizzards and floods have also…

December 26, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Releases Sonifications of a Giant Star

Have you ever heard of a star that’s so bright it could light up an entire galaxy? Well, that’s RS Puppis for you! This shining star is located about 8,000 light-years away from Earth, and it’s so bright it could…

December 26, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hubble’s Picture of the Week Reveals Mesmerizing Galaxy With “Long Arms”

The Hubble Space Telescope has made many significant scientific discoveries since it was launched in 1990. Some of its most notable achievements include the discovery of dark energy, the confirmation of the existence of black holes, the observation of distant…

December 26, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Makes a Festive Video About Winter on Mars

You might have read our previous article about Mars experiencing winter and snow, similar to Earth. It is possible for Mars to have snow because the planet has a thin atmosphere and can reach temperatures low enough for water to…

December 25, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Help Prevent Hip Fractures

Coffee and tea are some of the most popular beverages in the world, and for good reasons. People understood pretty rapidly that consuming these drinks can offer some important health benefits. A recent study involving the analysis of over 26,000…

December 25, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Climate Change Can Also Affect Astronomy

Large observatories based on the ground can be negatively impacted by climate change, as a new study led by Eric Steinbring, an astronomer at the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Center of Canada, reveals. Specifically, the cumulative effects of higher…

December 25, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

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Astronomers Have a New Wild Idea for How to Send Modified Microbes to Other Solar Systems

Ketamine is Able to Increase Brain Noise

The Sun is to Blame for the Existence of Water on the Moon

The C/2022 E3 (ZTF) Comet Comes Close to Earth Again After the Age of the Neanderthals

NASA’s SWOT Water Satellite Unfolds in Space – Watch Video

Revolutionary Study Discovers 100,000 New Viruses!

All of the Solar System’s Planets Participated in the Recent “Planet Parade”

2023 Will Start With an Impressive Meteor Shower for Stargazers to Admire

NEO Surveyor Represents NASA’s New Plan to Spot Dangerous Asteroids

The ESA Captures an Amazing Photo of a Nebula Resembling a Mountain

Human Hibernation Could Take Us to Mars, Scientist Claims

Women Can Always Empathize Better Than Men, New Research Shows

Hitting an Asteroid With Millions of Radio Waves is the Latest Wild Idea of Astronomers

Study Finds Smokers Have a Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline

Massive Winter Storm in the US Leads to Dozens of Deaths and Lack of Electricity

NASA Releases Sonifications of a Giant Star

Hubble’s Picture of the Week Reveals Mesmerizing Galaxy With “Long Arms”

NASA Makes a Festive Video About Winter on Mars

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Help Prevent Hip Fractures

Climate Change Can Also Affect Astronomy

“Hot Jupiter” Exoplanet Orbiting Very Close to Its Host Star Might Suggest How Our World Will End

The James Webb Telescope Offers a Stunning Perspective on the North Ecliptic Pole

Modern Mammals Might Have Originated in the Southern Hemisphere

Mars Express Probe’s Stunning Photos of Mars Capture the Beauty of Winter on the Red Planet

James Webb Focuses on a Beautiful Galaxy That Resembles a Crown

NASA Has a New Engine to Launch Artemis V

How Glass Frogs Turn Transparent – Scientists Unravel the Mystery

James Webb Spots a Star’s Birth for the First Time

Dinosaurs Even Had Mammals on the Menu

Mutated Mosquitoes are Able to Survive Insecticides

How the Moon Offers Great Help for Those Who Want to Admire the Ursids Meteor Shower

Astronomers Find Two Earth-Like Planets in Our Cosmic Vicinity

It’s the End of the Road for NASA’s InSight Lander