Space mystery SOLVED as long-lost Soviet lander spotted on surface of the Moon
Scientists may have spotted a long-lost lunar spaceship on the surface of the Moon, 60 years after it…
US team’s fusion plasma heat control method to protect tokamak walls
Researchers at the DIII-D National Fusion Facility have identified a new method to tame the destructive energy bursts…
Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory
An international group of astronomers has identified a faraway planetary system that calls into question one of the…
Air Canada says it saw strong profits despite drop in U.S. travel demand – National
Air Canada says it saw a profitable quarter at the end of last year, even with a notable…
February’s full Snow Moon glows behind snowdrops in ethereal winter photo
The full Snow Moon shines behind snowdrops in the winter sky. (Image credit: Josh Dury) Astrophotographer Josh Dury…
Electric sparks detected in Mars dust storms. Why it could cause problems for humans on the Red Planet
NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected electric sparks in dust storms on Mars, suggesting the planet’s atmosphere may be…
4 lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disasters
Another summer of extreme weather has destroyed and damaged homes, cut off communities and, in the most tragic…
Astronomers Capture Bizarre Heart-Shaped Gas Cloud from Dying Star
In a remarkable discovery that’s bound to capture the imagination of space enthusiasts and scientists alike, the star…
Astronomers watch a massive star collapse into a black hole without a supernova
Astronomers have directly observed a massive dying star skip a supernova explosion and instead collapse into a black…
Why some people feel responsible for nature – and others don’t
When environmental problems feel bigger every year, one question keeps coming up: what actually makes people care enough…
Whiskers on Elephant’s Trunk Are Key to its Amazing Sense of Touch
credit – A Posado via SWNS The whiskers on an elephant’s trunk are key to its “amazing” sense…
Wandering Supermassive Black Hole, Lacking A Host Galaxy, Disrupts A Star
Scientists are investigating the unusual tidal disruption event AT2024tvd to understand the behaviour of wandering supermassive black holes.…