The universe may end trillions of years sooner than we thought.
Scientists have long thought our universe would last trillions of years, but new research shows that the universe has a much shorter lifespan. Our universe may only last 33 billion years. It’s just a cosmic blink of an eye before it all comes crashing down. This is a process called the “Big Crunch,” in which […]
NASA Curiosity rover discovers rocks containing seven new organic molecules on Mars
Rocks discovered by NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity contain the “most diverse collection” of the building blocks of life ever seen on Mars, including seven species never before found on Mars, a new study confirms. Curiosity discovered the rock in 2020, and when it drilled into it, it found it contained organic molecules, including carbon, an […]
New study suggests Neanderthals’ brains weren’t to blame for their deaths
One possible explanation for the mysterious disappearance of Neanderthals about 40,000 years ago is a difference in brain power from the early modern humans (Homo sapiens) who invaded Eurasian territory and defeated them. But new research into brain mutations reveals that Neanderthals and humans were much more similar than previously thought. The Neanderthal skull was […]
The mystery of the golden orb discovered in the deep sea off the coast of Alaska has finally been solved: “Guys, what the heck is it?” What is it? ‘
The mysterious golden orb has been revealed! – YouTube watch on A long-standing mystery about a shiny blob found at the bottom of the ocean has finally been solved. Marine biologists were baffled when strange golden orbs were discovered during a deep-sea dive in Alaskan waters in 2023. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Seascape […]
Some fungi can affect the weather. And now we know how they affect us.
Some fungi can produce proteins that freeze water, which can reach the atmosphere and cause rain. Now, scientists have discovered the secret of this process – an ancient bacterial gene. Researchers knew that some bacteria have proteins in their cell membranes that allow them to freeze water at relatively high temperatures of about 23 degrees […]
Antarctic sea ice suddenly started shrinking 10 years ago – deep-sea diving robots are revealing why
Something strange is swirling in the waters around Antarctica. From the 1970s until 10 years ago, floating sea ice radiating from the continent continued to expand, even though climate change was already in full swing. Then in 2016, as rising global temperatures appeared to catch up with Antarctica, it suddenly shrunk dramatically, but it has […]
What are the chances of finding a message in a bottle?
A 100-year-old upbeat message in a bottle was recently discovered on Australia’s south-west coast. In it, a World War I soldier declared he was “as happy as Larry.” If you’re a bettor, you probably wouldn’t expect odds this big to happen. A bottle thrown into the ocean can end up anywhere. If it floats far […]
Astronomers have mapped one of the largest structures in the universe, long hidden behind the Milky Way’s “evasion zone.”
Astronomers have finally revealed a map of a mysterious supercluster of galaxies that has been almost completely hidden from Earth since its discovery a decade ago. The results revealed that the structures were much larger than we realized and currently rank among some of the most massive objects in the known universe. The Bella Supercluster […]
Hubble revisits the stunning Trifid Nebula for the first time in 30 years and discovers a growing jet of energy — Space Photo of the Week
Hubble revisited the aquatic-looking Trifid Nebula 30 years after its first observation. (Image credits: NASA, ESA, STScI. Image processing: J. DePasquale (STScI)) simple facts What is it: Trifid Nebula (Messier 20) Location: 5,000 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius Share date: April 20, 2026 It has spots, horns, and a series of colorful […]
Why do cats and dogs shake their heads?
Most cat owners are familiar with the funny head movements their pets often make after eating, drinking, or getting a light scratch on the cheek. They move their heads back and forth about a mile a minute. Dogs and other mammals are known to exhibit similar behavior. So why do our furry friends shiver like […]