Evidence of ancient life on Mars could be hidden away in colossal water-carved caves
Possible giant “karstic” caves that formed when slightly acidic water dissolved bedrock have been identified on Mars and…
Government urged to develop guidelines around renewable energy developments in North Kerry
The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council says North Kerry has become oversaturated with renewable energy developments. Fine Gael…
Boeing Starliner Missions Cut After Botched Astronaut Flight
NASA cut the planned missions of Boeing Co.’s Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station from six to…
Meet the Giant Bear That Was Twice the Size of Modern-Day Monsters
Forget polar bears. The giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) was the true heavyweight of North America’s ancient wilderness.…
Postdoc Spotlight: Stella Ocker Explores the Space Between the Stars
Stella Ocker, a postdoctoral fellow at the Carnegie Observatories, studies the interstellar medium—the gas and dust between stars—and…
These 2 moon rovers used cameras and lasers to hunt for simulated water ice — and one looks like WALL-E
In a scene that could be out of a Pixar movie, two adorable robots crawled across a simulated…
New clues hint at early signs of domestication in raccoons that feast on urban trash
The clever, adaptable urban raccoon may be evolving a shorter snout — a key physical trait of pets…
NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidates: Shaping Artemis ExplorationÂ
When NASA’s 2025 astronaut candidates arrived at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston this fall, they stepped…
It’s official: Boeing’s next flight of Starliner will be allowed to carry cargo only
The US space agency ended months of speculation about the next flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, confirming Monday…
Only One Constant (Time) May Be Needed To Describe The Universe
If you’ve spent a little time wondering about how the cosmos works (as you should) you have likely…
Woolly mammoths fight off attacking saber-toothed cats in stunning new ‘Prehistoric Planet’ clip
A stunning new animation shows saber-toothed cats attacking a herd of woolly mammoths toward the end of the…
Scientists Unveil Detailed View of Stress Protein
In an effort to reveal the inner workings of a protein that serves as a cell’s damage detection…