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Is Living on Mars a Future Possibility?
Scientists have long been exploring the possibility of life on other planets and the ability of humans to live there one day too. There may come a time when earth is uninhabitable in many ways and having a backup planet to go to would be beneficial. In particular,...
What Kind of Targets Are Ideal for Rifle Shooting?
No matter what kind of gun you own, chances are you’ll want to head to a range for target practice sooner or later. There are countless types of targets to help you hone your aim with on the market, and many targets are fit for rifle shooting as well as shotgun...
Scientists in Sweden has made a material that challenges spider silk as the strongest bio-based material
The challenge of producing a bio-based material that can compete with the strength spider dragline silk has since long been pursued, primarily by trying to make fibers synthetically from silk. Now, by using nanocellulose, the component that makes trees and plants...
How to Protect Lions from Extinction
African lions are majestic creatures, and it’s devastating to know that they are now facing the brink of extinction. They have already been added to the list of endangered species due to their dwindling population. Saving lions and other endangered species from...
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NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has delayed astronauts’ upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 8, two days later than planned.NASA was...
Mojave Solar Farm a Haven for Rare Desert Plant
A rare desert plant is flourishing at a solar farm near Las Vegas, a new study finds.The ostensibly barren Mojave Desert is in fact teeming with plants and animals, including a rare species known as the threecorner milkvetch. It’s a member of the pea family, splaying...
Baby long-necked dinosaurs were a ‘perfect snack’ for predators
By Will DunhamWASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - It may have been suicidal for a predator to go after a healthy adult Brachiosaurus, a behemoth weighing perhaps 60 tons that was a member of the long-necked group of dinosaurs called sauropods that included the largest land...
Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A Rocket Lab Electron rocket launches South Korea's NEONSAT-1A satellite from New Zealand on Jan. 29, 2026. | Credit: Rocket LabRocket Lab launched a South Korean...
Astronomers watch 1st black hole ever imaged launch a 3,000‑light‑year‑long cosmic jet from its glowing ‘shadow’
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.M87* and its cosmic blowtorch-like jet as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. | Credit: NASA, ESA, A. Lessing (Stanford University), E. Baltz (Stanford University),...
Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scientists on a research vessel off the central California coast spotted a waved albatross, marking just the second recorded sighting of the bird north of Central America.The yellow-billed bird with black button eyes, which can have an 8-foot...
US government declassifies Cold War-era ‘JUMPSEAT’ spy satellites
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The National Reconnaissance Office just revealed the existence of its "JUMPSEAT" line of spy satellites, eight of which launched to Earth orbit between 1971 and 1987....
Genetics play a larger part in lifespan than previously thought
A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published Thursday in the journal Science.Using data from human twin studies, an international team of researchers arrived at the conclusion that the...
Study finds greater role for genetics in driving human lifespan
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, environment and other variables. It also helps not to get hit by a dump truck. But what about your genes? That has been a contentious question for...
How do you live longer? Your genes may help
Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.Genetics accounts for over half of differences in lifespan — two times higher than earlier...
Scientists “quite surprised” to find one polar bear population thriving
Scientists have reported some rare good news from the Arctic. As the climate changes and the ice melts, in one region at least, polar bears are thriving — finding new ways to survive, and even packing on the pounds."A fat bear is a healthy bear," Jon Aars, a senior...
Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
Final preparations are underway for NASA's first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years, with an early February launch in sight.The Artemis II spaceflight will send four astronauts – three Americans and one Canadian – on a 10-day journey looping around...