Could people turn Mars into another Earth?
Sven Bilén, Penn State Is it possible that one day we could make Mars like Earth? – Tyla, age 16, Mississippi When I was in middle school, my biology teacher showed our class…
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds pure sulfur in Martian rocks
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a remarkable discovery on Mars by finding pure sulfur in a rock, surprising scientists. Although the rover has detected sulfur before, it has always found it mixed with…
Lessons from evolutionary theory on alien appearance
Samuel Levin, University of Oxford Aliens could be everywhere. There are at least 100 billion planets in our galaxy alone, and at least 20% of them could be habitable. Even if a tiny…
What are the scientific explanations for alien abduction?
Ken Drinkwater, Manchester Metropolitan University and Neil Dagnall, Manchester Metropolitan University Accounts of mysterious flashing lights in the sky, spacecrafts and encounters with “real” aliens reflect high levels of public interest in UFOs…
Scan of mummified crocodile reveals ancient Egyptian ritual
A study has used advanced 3D imaging technology to reveal surprising details about the life and death of a crocodile mummified by the ancient Egyptians. The research, carried out by scientists from the…
Planet turning into hot Jupiter discovered.
Jennifer Chu | MIT News Hot Jupiters are some of the most extreme planets in the galaxy. These scorching worlds are as massive as Jupiter, and they swing wildly close to their star, whirling around…
Successful Test of Next-Generation Hypersonic Ramjet
Researchers at GE Aerospace’s Global Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, have announced the successful testing of a new dual-mode hypersonic ramjet engine. This breakthrough represents a significant milestone, as development from design…
Underground tunnel on the Moon
On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface after landing softly in the Apollo 11 Eagle module on the famous…
Mayan underground structure discovered in Mexico
In Mexico, archaeologists have used LiDAR technology to discover ancient structures from the Mayan civilization. Among the finds are large pyramids, a civic-ceremonial center and an underground structure found under a Mayan playing…
Test predicts future cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
One of the most frightening aspects of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is the lack of knowledge about what lies ahead. Both patients and caregivers face the uncertainty of the disease’s progress, but…