Whether intact or damaged, the Golden Record could be recovered and studied. For the alien civilisation, it would represent humanity’s first attempt at contact, preserved in sound and imagery.
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Spaceflight makes certain human stem cells age faster, a study finds, furthering the understanding of the possible effects of space exploration on the human body.
Earth’s oxygen-rich atmosphere, a crucial element for supporting complex life, may not endure as long as previously thought. Recent research indicates that a
How to watch the Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse live from the comfort of your home.
Recent research has uncovered a profound shift in the way Earth's seasons unfold. By leveraging satellite data accumulated over two decades, scientists have
A recent close-up shows a turtle-shaped rock on the surface of Mars, captured by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The hottest parts of the sun are its solar flares, and a new study suggests these flares could be more than six times hotter than scientists used to believe.
"When you disturb ecosystems by changing the makeup of a food web, it can lead to lasting changes that are not quickly fixed."
Astronomers and students working together through a unique educational initiative have obtained a striking new image of the growing tail of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS. The observations reveal a prominent tail and glowing coma from this rare celestial visitor…
Since even before Einstein, physicists have sought a theory of everything to explain the Universe. Can positive geometry lead us there?
Voyager’s survival through this so-called “firewall” demonstrates how a probe launched in 1977 continues to provide insights at the furthest edge of the solar system, a frontier where human knowledge remains limited.
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Sirius, also called the Dog Star, is the brightest star visible from Earth and lies in the constellation Canis Major. At 8.6 light years away, it is relatively close in astronomical terms. What if Voyager 2’s trajectory one day carried it near this famous sta…
The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, is an open star cluster in the constellation Taurus. Located about 444 light years from Earth, it is one of the most recognisable features in the night sky.
Approximately 34 million years ago, Earth experienced a series of profound changes that reshaped its landscape and its inhabitants. This period, known for
Male "ghost sharks"—eerie deep-sea fish known as chimaeras that are related to sharks and rays—have a strange rod jutting from their foreheads, studded with sharp, retractable teeth. New research appearing in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences re…
In the ongoing battle against climate change, scientists are relentlessly seeking innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions. A breakthrough from the
When a baby babbles and their parents respond, these back-and-forth exchanges are more than adorable-if-incoherent chatter—they help to build a baby's emerging language skills.
Mysterious fairy circles may be more than a natural wonder—they could be the surface markers of vast hidden hydrogen reserves that scientists say might power the clean energy future.
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