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What if Bennu hit Earth? Simulations suggest catastrophe
Scientists have simulated what would happen if Bennu hit Earth. They said the effects could linger longer than those of the dinosaur-killing asteroid.
February 7, 2025
Aliens could detect Earth from 12,000 light-years away
Researchers looking for aliens say Earth might be detectable by ETs with tech like our own. Our civilization can be seen from 12,000 light years away.
February 7, 2025
Yet another atmospheric river to strike US West Coast today
An atmospheric river has been pummeling California since the weekend, with wind, heavy rain and snow at high elevations. Another one is expected later today.
February 6, 2025
Boom! Galaxy with 9 rings nicknamed the Bullseye
Scientists have discovered a galaxy with 9 rings around it. The rings are evidence of an earlier collision, and the rings are where new stars are forming.
February 6, 2025
Tigers in India see remarkable population recovery
Due to successful conservation efforts, tigers in India have increased 2-fold since 2010. India now has 75% of the world’s tiger population.
February 6, 2025
Meet Taurus, home to 2 fabulous star clusters
Taurus the Bull resides near the constellation Orion the Hunter. It contains 2 famous star clusters that are easy to spot; they are the Pleiades and the Hyades.
February 6, 2025
Possible smallest exoplanet found … and it orbits a pulsar
Astronomers in Europe said they have discovered what might be the smallest exoplanet found so far. If real, it is smaller than our moon and orbits a pulsar.
February 5, 2025
KA-BOOM! Mars shakes when meteors smash into the planet
Astronomers have used AI to connect meteor impacts on Mars with marsquakes. They found that seismic waves can travel faster through the planet than expected.
February 5, 2025
Lightsails, and the audacious plan to reach the stars
Lightsails for star travel sound like the stuff of science fiction. But researchers at Caltech have been studying the properties of potential lightsails in the lab.
February 4, 2025
Polar bears have unique ice-repelling fur
How do polar bears stay warm in the frigid Arctic? Scientists have found their greasy hair keeps ice from forming on their coats.
February 3, 2025
