SCIENCE
NASA issues urgent alert: 5 giant asteroids on a collision course with Earth today
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is tracking five asteroids set to pass Earth on 9 December 2024.
SCIENCE
NASA alerts of a 120-foot airplane-sized asteroid heading towards Earth at high speed today
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is tracking asteroids 2024 WG3 and 2024 XB3.
SCIENCE
Celestial events from 6 to 13 December: Jupiter to shine brightest, Saturn to steal the spotlight this week
Explore the December sky with our guide to astronomy events, including planetary alignments, moon phases, and asteroid sightings.
SCIENCE
NASA's James Webb spots fourth 'cotton candy exoplanet' in sweet 'super puff' star system
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made an exciting discovery. A fourth planet in the Kepler-51 system has been identified.
SCIENCE
Spectacular fireball: 28-inch asteroid lights up Siberian skies hours after detection, watch video
A small asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere over Siberia, producing a spectacular fireball. NASA and ESA's alert system predicted the impact within 10 seconds.
SCIENCE
NASA delays Artemis II lunar mission to 2026, pushes astronaut landing to 2027 over safety concerns
NASA delays Artemis 2 moon mission to April 2026 and Artemis 3 lunar landing to mid-2027 due to technical adjustments and safety priorities.
SCIENCE
Rare meat-eating dinosaur found in East Sussex puzzles scientists about Tyrannosaurus history
University of Southampton scientists studied fossilised teeth from predators. These included tyrannosaurs, spinosaurs, and members of the Velociraptor family.
EDUCATION
On this day, October 29 - Know what happened today in history
Discover significant events, birthdays, and deaths on October 29, from natural disasters to cultural shifts and personal triumphs.
SCIENCE
‘Dazzling fireball spotted’: Asteroid bursts over Pacific near California coast
Asteroids are being tracked with increasing accuracy, providing valuable insights into space objects and Earth's defenses. Read about recent asteroid encounters and the growing accuracy in detection and prediction.
SCIENCE
A massive, 500-foot, building-sized asteroid approaching Earth today, NASA alerts
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is buzzing with excitement as it tracks a 500-foot asteroid, set to make a close pass by Earth on 28 October 2024.
EDUCATION
On this day, October 28 - Know what happened today in history
Discover the significant events that occurred on October 28, including Argentina's first female president, the Baku Metro fire, Germany's expulsion of Polish Jews, and Czechoslovakia's declaration of independence.
EDUCATION
On this day, October 27 - Know what happened today in history
Discover the significant historical events that occurred on October 27, including the Armenian Parliament tragedy, Turkmenistan's independence, and the opening of the New York City subway.
SCIENCE
NASA Alert: A massive 500-foot, building-sized asteroid is approaching Earth tomorrow at scary speed
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is eagerly preparing for a close encounter with an impressive space rock on October 28.
SCIENCE
NASA issues asteroid alert! Two giant airplane-sized space rocks coming very close to Earth today
NASA is tracking twoairplane-sized asteroids passing near Earth soon.
EDUCATION
On this day, October 26 - Know what happened today in history
October 26 marks significant historical events, including the USA PATRIOT Act, cross-species organ transplantation, Maharaja Hari Singh's alignment with India, Football Association's founding, and Erie Canal's opening.
SCIENCE
Will injecting 5 million tons of diamond dust help cool Earth? Learn about scientists’ innovative plan
Scientists propose injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere to reflect sunlight and reduce global temperatures, offering a potentially safer alternative to sulfur dioxide.
SCIENCE
Back to Earth: NASA’s crew-8 astronauts safely splash down after seven months in space, watch video here
NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission returns to Earth after 8-month journey, marking successful end to scientific research on ISS and highlighting commercial crew program.
SCIENCE
Submerged 2,000-year-old temple from 'Indiana Jones' era found off Italy
Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old Nabataean temple remains off Naples coast, revealing ancient Roman-Nabataean cultural exchange and trade routes.
SCIENCE
NASA Alert: A massive, 500-foot, building-sized asteroid approaching Earth on October 28
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is excitedly tracking an asteroid. This 500-foot space rock will fly by Earth on 28 October 2024.
SCIENCE
A rare black hole trio: Astronomers discover the first triple 'black hole system' in our own Milky Way
Astronomers discover the first known black hole triple system, V404 Cygni, challenging traditional supernova-driven black hole formation theories.
EDUCATION
On this day, October 25 - Know what happened today in history
Discover the significant events that occurred on October 25 throughout history, from military battles to civil rights milestones and notable birthdays and deaths.
SCIENCE
These nearly extinct Chilean frogs are set for a return to their native habitat
A dozen critically endangered water frogs recently took flight from Santiago to Calama.
SCIENCE
NASA Crew-8 return, splashdown live coverage: When, where and how to watch
Watch NASA and SpaceX's Crew-8 mission undock from the ISS and splash down off Florida's coast, marking the end of a seven-month scientific expedition.
SCIENCE
NASA's urgent alert: A giant 580-foot, building-sized asteroid is approaching Earth at a frightening speed
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is closely monitoring an intriguing celestial event as a 580-foot asteroid approaches Earth on 24 October 2024.
