Citing discoveries that have "produced exceptional science," NASA has decided to add several years to two of its planetary science missions: the Jupiter Juno mission and the Mars InSight lander.After … [Read more...] about NASA is extending Mars and Jupiter missions, citing notable success
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SpaceX completes first rocket launch of 2021, sending up communications satellite
Following a very busy 2020 that saw it make a number of achievements, including the launch of the first astronauts to space from American soil since 2011, SpaceX completed its first rocket … [Read more...] about SpaceX completes first rocket launch of 2021, sending up communications satellite
Forget the Christmas Star: Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn will form rare ‘triple conjunction’
NASA's Juno spacecraft captures shocking fiery images of Jupiter's moon IoJupiter's moon lo was once again partially illuminated with a fiery red glow in late December as a volcano erupted, spewing … [Read more...] about Forget the Christmas Star: Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn will form rare ‘triple conjunction’
Which state is America’s ‘lightning king’?
Texas again has topped the list of U.S. states that saw the most lightning activity, according to new research.The Lone Star State experienced 33 million lightning "strokes" in 2020, according to data … [Read more...] about Which state is America’s ‘lightning king’?
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft departs space station, will test new tech before destruction
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday and is set to test new technologies before its fiery destruction when it returns to Earth’s … [Read more...] about Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft departs space station, will test new tech before destruction
WWI cannon found 4,000 miles away from where it was last fired
A cannon used by the Germans during World War I has been discovered — nearly 4,000 miles away from where it was last fired.The Feldkanone 96 was discovered in Amherstburg, Ontario, where builders were … [Read more...] about WWI cannon found 4,000 miles away from where it was last fired
‘Sick,’ ‘desperate’ mountain lion spotted in Southern California town, could be ‘dangerous’
A "sick" and "desperate" mountain lion has been spotted in a small Southern California town, leaving officials unsure why it has become weakened.The massive mammal was spotted on film in Newell Creek, … [Read more...] about ‘Sick,’ ‘desperate’ mountain lion spotted in Southern California town, could be ‘dangerous’
Reawakened Yellowstone geyser won’t predict the volcanic ‘big one,’ scientists say
The famous Steamboat geyser in Yellowstone National Park won’t foretell a major volcanic eruption, according to scientists.The geyser in the Norris Geyser basin shoots water more than 300 feet into … [Read more...] about Reawakened Yellowstone geyser won’t predict the volcanic ‘big one,’ scientists say
Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of 2,000-year-old army camps from Ancient Rome in Spain, according to a new study.The research, published in Geosciences, details the enormity of the Roman Army as … [Read more...] about Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered
First interstellar object discovered was alien technology, Harvard professor claims
Despite pushback from some in the scientific community, one researcher at Harvard University is moving forward with the idea that the first interstellar object ever discovered is actually a piece of … [Read more...] about First interstellar object discovered was alien technology, Harvard professor claims
