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Hubble’s hunt for an intermediate-mass black hole
Scientists using the Hubble space telescope have found evidence for an intermediate-mass black hole in the closest globular cluster to Earth, M4.
May 28, 2023
World’s oldest human footprint identified in South Africa
Scientists have identified a footprint in South Africa as the oldest human footprint currently known. A member of Homo sapiens created it 153,000 years ago.
May 25, 2023
How wildfire smoke can harm your health, even from far away
Wildfire smoke can affect human health even from far away, taxing lungs and exacerbating existing health problems. Learn about how to reduce your risk.
May 24, 2023
How AI is helping astronomers
AI is helping astronomers process the staggering amounts of data they receive from observatories. It's even making new discoveries based on theoretical objects.
May 23, 2023
Space weather effects on Earth: Top 5 questions
NASA answers questions about space weather, from what does it do to Earth and how is it monitored to how can we prepare for a solar storm.
May 23, 2023
Blood Falls in Antarctica, what makes them red?
A recent study on Antarctica’s Blood Falls reveals the origins of its unique, bright red discharge. This might help in the search for life in our solar system.
May 21, 2023
Help spot asteroids! The Daily Minor Planet needs you
NASA's new project, the Daily Minor Planet, is asking for you to help spot asteroids. Find out how to help here and learn more about the project.
May 19, 2023
A 1st! Star destroys its planet, previewing Earth’s future
Astronomers announced that - for the first time - they've seen when a star destroys its planet. It's a glimpse into Earth's future. Watch a video here.
May 6, 2023
Voyager 2 science mission extended another 3 years
NASA has found a way to conserve power on Voyager 2, allowing for its science mission to extend another three years. Read more about it here.
April 30, 2023
Asteroid Phaethon – parent of Geminid meteors – gets weirder
The asteroid Phaethon is the parent object of the annual Geminid meteor shower. It forms a comet-like tail made of sodium, not dust.
April 28, 2023
