Meteorite From Lost Solar System World Found in Sahara
A meteorite discovered in the Sahara desert could be the first evidence of a lost planet from the early solar system, offering unprecedented insights into planetary formation.
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Why Extreme Arguments Backfire: The Paradox of Persuasion
New research reveals that extreme arguments for controversial positions actually reduce support. Learn the psychology behind paradoxical thinking and how nuance wins.
Orbital ‘Airbag’ Could Deflect Devastating Solar Storms
A radical proposal to shield Earth from solar storms using an orbital ‘airbag’—a magnetic bubble at L1—could prevent trillions in damage. Scientists detail the plan.
Magnetic Table Clamp Simulator Puts Physics in Your Hands
A new interactive simulation from University of Bristol lets anyone design and test magnetic table clamps virtually, slashing prototyping costs and preventing accidents.
The Unseen Crisis: How Light Pollution Disrupts Life and Climate
New research reveals how artificial light at night is altering ecosystems, disrupting human health, and even contributing to climate change. Learn the science behind light pollution.
After 20-Year Hunt, Scientists Pinpoint Radio Signals to a ‘Vampire Star’
After a 20-year search, astronomers have traced mysterious radio pulses to a ‘vampire’ white dwarf draining its companion star. The discovery rewrites stellar death.
NASA’s Moon Base Takes Shape: Rovers, Landers & Drones
NASA’s Artemis Moon base is becoming reality with new rovers, landers, and drones. Discover how these technologies will transform lunar exploration and pave the way for Mars.
Sun Unleashes Three Colossal Solar Flares in 24 Hours, Northern Lights Forecast Soars
Three massive solar flares erupted from the Sun in under 24 hours, boosting aurora chances. Here’s how to see the northern lights at lower latitudes.
NASA Declares Mars MAVEN Spacecraft Dead After Six Months of Silence
After six months of radio silence, NASA declares its Mars MAVEN spacecraft officially dead. The orbiter unlocked secrets of Mars’ atmosphere loss but succumbed to a star tracker failure.
Two Supermassive Black Holes Imaged Together for First Time
Astronomers capture the first direct image of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other in galaxy 0402+379, 4.4 billion light-years away.
Could White Holes Solve the Mystery of the Big Bang?
Could white holes—objects that only spit out matter—explain the Big Bang? Theoretical physicists explore a cosmic bounce from a previous universe’s black hole.
Trebuchet Eruption: Solar Plasma Cannon in 304 Angstroms
The SDO captured a dramatic solar eruption in the 304 Å filter, nicknamed the Trebuchet. Learn how this plasma cannon event impacts space weather and our technology.