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Milky Way flipped in collision with dwarf galaxy 10bn years ago, astronomers say
Astronomers found evidence that the Milky Way was flipped on its side 10 billion years ago after colliding with a dwarf galaxy called the Gaia Sausage.
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Scientists studying chimpanzees and bonobos found that physical contact like kissing and hugging before stressful events helps build trust and reduce conflict over resources.
Rivers of magma once bubbled beneath crust of Mars, research suggests
Research using NASA’s Insight Lander data reveals Mars once had extensive magma rivers beneath its surface, suggesting the planet could have supported life and expanding candidates for habitable worlds.
Dying Sun-like stars may kick themselves through space
A new model suggests dying Sun-like stars experience thousands of small kicks from chaotic material ejections, potentially accelerating them through space at roughly 1 kilometer per second.
New quantum gravity theory links entropy, dark energy, and life
A new theoretical study proposes that Gravity from Entropy theory may explain how cosmic complexity emerges while the Universe’s total entropy increases, potentially linking dark energy to thermodynamic principles.
Dying Sun-like stars may kick themselves through space
A new model suggests dying Sun-like stars experience thousands of small kicks from chaotic material ejections, potentially accelerating them through space at roughly 1 kilometer per second.
Scientists found mystery bacteria inside one of the ocean’s most elusive whales
Researchers identified three previously unknown Helicobacter bacterial genotypes in pygmy sperm whales, found in tissue samples from stranded animals along the southeastern United States.
A hidden “switch-off” signal could predict solar storms seven years early
Scientists have identified a solar cycle
Ancient DNA reveals a chilling secret at China’s 4,000-year-old Shimao city
Ancient DNA from Shimao, a 4,000-year-old Chinese settlement, reveals the population’s origins, family structure, and that sacrificial victims at the site were predominantly male, not female as previously believed.
Can solar sails really send humans out into interstellar space?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.How realistic is the idea of cruising through space with a solar sail?. | Credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva)If humankind ever travels to distant stars, we might...
Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Perhaps nothing better illustrates the flamingo’s status as a newcomer to the Venetian Lagoon than the fact that the local dialect has no word for them.But the pale pink birds — called “fenicotteri” in Italian — are now flocking to Venice in...
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
A look at lunar rovers for NASA's planned Moon Base 02:39Hawthorne, California — It was 1971 when America's love affair with the car went lunar. The Apollo Lunar Rover turned American moon-walkers into moon-drivers, allowing astronauts to explore more than 50 miles of...
Meteor triggers loud boom and shaking felt across Massachusetts
A meteor traveling at thens of thousands of miles an hour triggered a loud boom and ground shaking that were felt across Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.NASA confirmed a fireball, meaning a bright meteor, passed over the state at 2:06 p.m. at an estimated speed of...
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 212 — Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: TWiT[embedded content]On Episode 212 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Space.com's Mike Wall to discuss the loss of Blue Origin's...
Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting? Over 100 years of pop culture fascination
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A filtered image of a full moon. | Credit: mauinow1i/Stock/Getty Images PlusOn May 31, the lunar month culminates in a Blue Moon — in this case, the second full moon...
How did birds survive while dinosaurs went extinct?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected] dinosaurs died, how come there are birds? Caiden S., age 9, Wylie, TexasEveryone knows what a bird is – and pretty...
Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare ‘Blue Moon’ livestream
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: Created in Canva Pro.[embedded content]The second full moon of May, the 'Blue Moon', rises tonight, marking the smallest full moon of 2026.You can watch the...
A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas
When an underwater volcano erupted in the South Pacific in January 2022, it sent a plume of ash, steam and gas nearly 40 miles above the Earth’s surface. It was one of the most violent volcanic eruptions of modern times. It may also have also revealed a new weapon in...
A trip to the United Arab Emirates’ darkest spot reveals a rare view of the Milky Way
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Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin explosion could impact space race position against China 02:13The destruction of Blue Origin's unmanned New Glenn rocket in a catastrophic launchpad explosion, along with apparently severe damage to the company's only launch pad, sent shock waves through...
What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event
You’ve probably heard the phrase “once in a blue moon.” Maybe you’ve even used it to describe an occasional occurrence in your life — the frequency with which you buy a new cellphone, for example.But this weekend will bear witness to a true blue moon: the second full...
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