Saturn’s moons and rings date back 4 billion years

A new analysis of data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft suggests that Saturn’s moons and rings came into being around the time of our solar system’s birth.

Hubble observes the hidden depths of Messier 77

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a vivid image of spiral galaxy Messier 77, one of the most famous and well-studied galaxies in the sky.

Small volcanoes make big impact on climate

It's getting warmer, but not as fast as climate models earlier predicted. Airborne particles from volcanic activity might help explain why.

Young, hot and blue: Stars of the cluster NGC 2547

This pretty sprinkling of bright blue stars is the cluster NGC 2547, a group of recently formed stars in the southern constellation of Vela (The Sail).

Astronomers discover new kind of supernova

A team of astronomers is reporting the discovery of a new type of supernova called Type Iax.

Discovery may allow scientists to make fuel from CO2 in the atmosphere

Researchers the world over are looking for new ways to generate power from excess carbon dioxide that leaves a smaller carbon footprint.

Reversing blood and freshening it up

A research group explains how they have succeeded in rejuvenating the blood of mice by reversing, or re-programming, the stem cells that produce blood.

New mechanism for long-term memory formation discovered

Study also identifies possible gene target linked to cognitive disabilities.

For the first time Iberian lynx embryos are collected and preserved

In February two Iberian lynx females who belong to the Iberian lynx Conservation Breeding Program (ILCBPS) were castrated in order to guarantee a better quality of life and prevent possible health problems.

Before dinosaurs’ era, volcanic eruptions triggered mass extinction

Increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, global warming, ocean acidification killed 76 percent of species on Earth.