James Webb Space Telescope's Massive Images Are Stored On A Tiny SSD
The James Webb Space Telescope has a solid-state drive onboard that takes care of recording data before it's transferred to Earth, a few GB at a time.
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Scientists Spot First Sleeping Black Hole In Our Galactic Backyard
Researchers have revealed what might be the first 'dormant' stellar-mass black hole ever discovered outside the Milky Way, complete with its own companion star.
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3 Reasons Why Venus Spins Backwards, According To Astronomers
There are three theories that explain how Venus came to spin the opposite direction of a majority of the planets.
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James Webb Can Also Be Used To Study Our Solar System
The James Webb Space Telescope can see clearer and farther than Hubble, but its up-close imagery is special too.
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This Alarming Anonymous Letter Put Cruise Robotaxis Under Investigation
An anonymous letter allege that the General Motors-owned Cruise has rushed in the process of fielding its robotaxis.
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10 Things We Know About Black Holes
Black holes remain largely mysterious parts of our vast universe: Here are 10 things we believe we know, and a few notes about what's still missing.
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Scientists Detect Radio 'Heartbeats' Coming From Deep Space
Researchers at MIT have detected radio signals coming from deep space. These signals are the first of their kind to appear periodically, rather than randomly.
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Here's How James Webb Telescope Will Detect Exoplanets
Researchers using telescopes like Webb can very rarely see a planet directly and instead must utilize a special method to detect an exoplanet's presence.
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There's A Supermassive Black Hole Hiding In This James Webb Image
Among the images released in the first batch of scientific data from the James Webb Space Telescope was a striking image of a galactic dance.
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How NASA Is Choosing The Landing Site For Its Next Mars Rover
A future Mars mission will send a rover to collect sample tubes from Mars and bring them to an ascent vehicle, paving the way for delivery to Earth.
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Here's When Hyundai's Robotaxi Will Hit The Road
Made possible by Motional, a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, the Ioniq 5 robotaxi will combine the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and advanced driverless technology.
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Here Are The First Images From The James Webb Space Telescope
It's time to look at the first images captured and shared by the James Webb Space Telescope, in full color and extraordinary detail.
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Here's What Would Actually Happen If All The Planets Aligned
The planets don't align, per se, but when they come close, don't expect any cataclysmic catastrophes.
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Japanese Scientists Want To Build Artificial Gravity Bases On The Moon And Mars
Lunar habitat concepts are nothing new, but it looks like humanity is closer than ever to making them a reality. The latest concept may work for Mars, too.
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These Scientists Believe They've Discovered How To Reverse Climate Change
Climate change is a continued threat to Earth, one that many scientists are working to address with clever innovations. One example is a proposed space raft.
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How NASA's Audacious Mission To Sample An Asteroid Almost Ended In Bizarre Disaster
The OSIRIS-REx nearly had a catastrophic event after miscalculations about the surface of the asteroid Bennu.
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Why NASA Is Launching A Telescope Strapped To A Giant Balloon
NASA has plans to use a huge balloon the size of a football field when fully inflated to carry a telescope to an altitude of 130,000 feet over Antarctica.
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What's Actually Under The Moon's Surface, According To NASA
While it's disappointing the moon isn't made of cheese, what's really below its surface may indeed be much more valuable.
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The Most Haunting Robots That Are Actually Real
Science fiction occasionally makes its way into real life. These real-life robots are freaky, cool, and most of the time, just plain crazy.
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James Webb Telescope Test Image Gives A Breathtaking Taste Of What's To Come
The James Webb Space Telescope just delivered a set of images that, when combined, create one of the deepest views of outer space we've ever seen.
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The Reason Why You're Not Allowed To Have Bread In Space
There's a very scientific reason why bread is not allowed at the International Space Station, forcing astronauts to substitute tortillas.
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Why The Largest Asteroid Impact In Recorded History Still Puzzles Scientists
The largest asteroid impact in modern history (since we started recording history) also appears to be one of the most baffling to researchers and scientists.
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Strange Matter Is The Most Dangerous And Mysterious Substance In The Universe
Strange matter only occurs under very specific circumstances -- and astrophysicists are getting closer to understanding what those are.
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This Sand Battery Is An Audacious Attempt To Store Green Power
Finland may have a new way to store its excess solar power generated during the summer and excess wind power generate in windy conditions.
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How To Set Your Thermostat To Save Money This Summer
Choosing the right thermostat and fine-tuning its settings could save you money on your energy bill during the summer months.
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SpaceX Starlink Gets FCC Green Light For A Big New Feature
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet system has crossed a major authorization hurdle with the FCC, making way for a more versatile service in the near future.
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12 Coolest Science Discoveries Of June 2022
Major scientific discoveries this month include results from studies throughout our solar system, within the human body, and even on robots.
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