A group of Chinese researchers began drilling a hole through the Earth’s crust that will be 10,000 meters (32,800 feet) deep if the goal is reached. The Tarim Basin, a...
According to a new study, Earth now has a new “quasi-moon”. A quasi-moon is a space rock that orbits the Earth but is gravitationally bound by the sun. One of only a...
Mosquito bites are not only annoying but also pose a serious danger to those living in tropical areas. The mosquito still manages to bite even when people are covered in...
After completing its analysis of the data from the unsuccessful Hakuto-R lunar landing, Japan’s private company ispace has concluded that difficult terrain and a last-minute alteration in the landing site...
Researchers recently developed a material that can produce electricity almost continuously using only the surrounding air, potentially laying the foundation for a brand-new, nearly limitless source of sustainable, renewable energy....
One of the (at least) 83 moons that surround Saturn, is among the best candidates for finding life beyond Earth. In an attempt to find out, NASA scientists aim to...
As we become older, our eyes become more prone to vision problems. However, a novel gene therapy that is currently undergoing major development has demonstrated promise in reversing vision loss...
A breakthrough blood test that can identify drivers who are sleepy has been developed by researchers at Monash University in Australia. If a crash was caused by inadequate sleep, the...
The largest black holes have unfathomable masses. A black hole of any size is incredibly massive and dense. Earth would only be an inch (2.5 cm) across if it were hypothetically squashed...
Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy. In the night sky, its shape is only partially discernible. From one horizon to the other, it appears as a...