'Nuclear winter' from a US-Russia conflict would wipe out 63% of the world's population By Ben Turner published 19 August 22 Even a small-scale nuclear conflict would have a giant impact.
Did the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs have a sibling? Crater in West Africa hints maybe. By Stephanie Pappas published 17 August 22 A 66 million-year-old impact crater has been discovered off the coast of West Africa, raising questions about just how many deadly space rocks the dinosaurs had to deal with.
'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection from 'dark plasma plume' will slam into Earth tomorrow (Aug. 18) By Ben Turner published 17 August 22 The sun's activity has been ramping as it approaches its 11 year peak
Scientists blast atoms with Fibonacci laser to make an 'extra' dimension of time By Ben Turner published 16 August 22 The new phase was made by firing lasers at 10 ytterbium ions inside a quantum computer.
Mars: The Red Planet By Adam Mann published 16 August 22 Reference Mars is a rusty, red world and one of the most explored planets in the solar system.
Europa's icy shell may be made from pure underwater snow By Stephanie Pappas published 15 August 22 The icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa may be formed by extremely pure underwater snow.
Ancient asteroids are covered with popcorning pebbles, new study finds By Stephanie Pappas published 15 August 22 Some asteroids are surrounded by swarms of pebbles. A new study reveals why.
Exploding meteor startles Utah By Stephanie Pappas published 15 August 22 A loud explosion heard Saturday (Aug. 13) in Utah may have been an exploding Perseid meteor.
The 7 most terrifying things in space By Jamie Carter published 15 August 22 Here are seven of the most terrifying things in space, including solar flares, black holes and supernovas.
One of the brightest stars in the sky dimmed in 2019. Now we know why. By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22 The star Betelgeuse visibly dimmed in 2019. A new analysis finds that it blew off a huge amount of its surface.
Giant voids of nothingness may be flinging the universe apart By Paul Sutter published 12 August 22 Dark energy could be caused by pressure from giant voids of nothingness that may be flinging the universe apart.
Last supermoon of the year — the 'Sturgeon moon' rises tonight (Aug. 11) By Brandon Specktor published 11 August 22 The Sturgeon Moon, the fourth and final supermoon of 2022, rises on Aug. 11th.
Mysterious mineral on Mars was spat out by an explosive eruption 3 billion years ago By Harry Baker published 11 August 22 Scientists have finally identified the origin of a puzzling volcanic mineral on Mars that was found at the bottom of an ancient lake by the Curiosity rover.
Bright-green fireballs spotted over New Zealand. Here's what's probably happening. By Jamie Carter published 11 August 22 A combination of more awareness and chemistry is causing sightings of greenish 'shooting stars' to skyrocket.
A 'potentially hazardous' blue-whale-size asteroid will zip through Earth's orbit on Friday By Ben Turner published 10 August 22 The asteroid is being tracked by NASA and isn’t a danger to Earth.
'STEVE' descends on North America after surprise solar storm By Brandon Specktor published 9 August 22 A surprise solar storm bashed Earth on Aug. 7 and 8, triggering an appearance of the mysterious glowing phenomenon called STEVE.
Astronomers plan to fish an interstellar meteorite out of the ocean using a massive magnet By Jamie Carter published 9 August 22 The interstellar asteroid crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 2014 and its recovery would be a world-changing scientific discovery, scientists say.
How to watch the Perseids peak (despite the full moon) By Brandon Specktor published 9 August 22 The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this year on Aug. 11 and 12. Here’s how to watch it, and where it comes from.
Surprise solar storm bashes Earth, with a second wave predicted for Monday By Jennifer Nalewicki published 8 August 22 NOAA reported that a "moderate" solar storm struck Earth over the weekend, and another once could hit today.
Perseid meteor shower: Facts and how to watch By Jamie Carter published 8 August 22 Everything you need to know about August's prolific display of "shooting stars."
