European Space Agency lab launched in Mullingar – The Irish Times
Ireland’s first European Space Agency (ESA) lab has been launched in Co Westmeath to oversee the development of…
This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control
Researchers at Michigan State University have identified a molecular “switch” that boosts sperm energy just before they attempt…
A star exploded, split in two, and then collided again within hours, leaving a double signature that has astronomers puzzled
That gold ring on your finger, the tiny metals inside your phone and even parts of future electric…
NASA continues SLS hydrogen leak tests
WASHINGTON — A NASA test to confirm repairs to seals in the Space Launch System’s liquid hydrogen fueling…
Trump condemned for revoking scientific finding on climate change
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for US action to…
A stellar treat for Valentine’s Day: Heart-shaped outburst stuns astronomers
Astronomers have spotted a heart in the cosmos — and it’s not Cupid’s doing, but rather a dying…
In a first, study links maternal genes to risk of pregnancy loss
A new study is the first to identify genetic variants linked with chromosomal abnormalities that can lead to…
‘Nothing says love like chemicals’: Valentine’s roses often covered in pesticides, testing finds | Valentine’s Day
Stay away from roses this Valentine’s Day, environmental campaigners have warned after testing revealed them to be heavily…
Single this Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)
The Rosette Nebula. (Image credit: Ronald Brecher) A cosmic rose blossoms amidst a field of stars in this…
This hair-thin carbon fiber moves on its own when voltage is applied
In laboratories around the world, scientists have long dreamed of building machines so small that they could grip,…
Jupiter Isn’t As Big As We Thought, Here’s What Scientists Just Discovered
Jupiter, the largest planet in our Solar System, has just gotten a bit smaller, at least according to…
‘Runaway’ black hole detected by the James Webb telescope adds a strange new chapter to our universe’s story
Last year, astronomers were fascinated by a runaway comet passing through our solar system from somewhere far beyond.…