A physicist explains the overlooked problem that could doom Elon Musk’s Mars colonization plans: dust
Adam Becker, a physicist and author, evaluated Elon Musk’s dream of colonizing Mars. Becker said one of the…
NASA’s Psyche Mission Images Details of Martian Surface During Flyby
Captured by the multispectral imager instrument on NASA’s Psyche mission, this is an enhanced-color mosaic created from four…
Are we underestimating the threat of solar storms? A ‘once-in-a-thousand-year’ disaster is worth considering, scientists say
The most powerful solar storms to strike Earth may pack a bigger punch than scientists realized, according to…
Flood surge expected on Llano River after heavy rain
LLANO COUNTY, Texas — A new round of heavy rain over an already-saturated watershed is expected to send…
NASA Invites Media to Roman Space Telescope, Crew-13 Launches
Media accreditation now is open for the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the agency’s…
Oregon hikers warned after 3-foot rattlesnake silently slithers by Smith Rock trail
A summer hike at Oregon’s Smith Rock State Park became an uneasy reminder that visitors are sharing the…
Do butterflies keep memories? A 10-year-old boy tested it
Jo Nagai of Kobe, Japan began hand-raising swallowtail butterflies when he was just a second grader. But when…
5 tips to keep your pets safe from wildfire smoke
As wildfire smoke from Canada arrives across the northern United States this week, here are five tips to…
These ‘metallic’ dunes on Mars look like sci-fi. What are they really?
If you still picture Mars as a monotonous red desert, it may be time for an update. The…
‘The Pigeon Came Up to Them Seeking Help’
Images of Oakland firefighters helping out a struggling pigeon seem to have charmed the internet. The odd…
Found: a rocky exoplanet with an atmosphere — could it host life?
An artist’s impression of an exoplanet orbiting its star. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Scientists have discovered a rocky planet that…
India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive | Energy News
India joins a handful of countries that have successfully deployed the zero-emission technology in their rail networks. By…