KIC 8462852, the star that can expand the known universe
A new study posted today on arXiv describes the results of a new photometric analysis of the star KIC 8462852. Carnegie Institute astronomer Joshua...
The Lunar Quattro, Audi’s 3D-printed rover for the Moon
Germany – Audi (NASDAQ: AUDVF) announced the company's plans to send an unmanned rover to the moon by late 2017, the Lunar Quattro. The...
This Lithium-Ion battery has a built in fire extinguisher
A research team from Stanford University released a document detailing their experiments with the flame retardant triphenyl phosphate (or TPP). They plan to include...
Astronauts do the mannequin challenge in zero gravity
European astronauts took the mannequin challenge to a whole new level. Big was the surprise this Thursday when European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet...
NASA’s Curiosity will resume drilling thanks to a science trick
NASA is awfully busy with its myriad Mars missions, but Curiosity remains one of the most promising actually doing research on the ground of...
Ancient DNA samples push back modern human origins
Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden led by Carina Schlebusch authored an article published this Thursday in the journal Science, which reveals that modern...
Scientists develop a method to produce metallic hydrogen
Three Edinburgh University researchers are reportedly close to producing metallic hydrogen by placing the chemical element under incredibly high pressures. Metallic hydrogen could serve...
NASA astronauts training at the HI-SEAS simulated Mars habitat
It's no secret that sending humans to Mars is currently the primary goal of NASA and every aerospace company. That’s why NASA is preparing...
Prepare for the Great American Eclipse: Map and suggestions
Exactly one year from today on Monday, on August 21, 2017, 12 states of the United States will be able to experience the first...
Researchers Discover 2,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Chariot Buried Under Volcanic Ash in Pompeii
Researchers have unearthed a 2,000-year-old ceremonial chariot that was buried in volcanic ash in Pompeii in southern Italy. The buried chariot was made of bronze and...