Quick Facts Where is it? North Atlantic Ocean. What is in the picture? Hurricanes Katia, Irma and Jose in a near perfect line. Which satellite took the photo? Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP). When was this photo taken? September 8, 2017. In this 2017 satellite image, three hurricanes — including one of the most … Read more
The crew of a NASA mission to Mars left the spacecraft after a year-long journey, never leaving Earth. The four volunteer crew members spent more than 12 months in NASA’s first simulated Mars environment at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. They left the artificial alien environment around 5 p.m. Saturday. Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, … Read more
The history of the Earth is full of amazing creatures, some of which, like pseudosuchia, still baffle experts. One such species is the new predatory reptile species recently discovered in the heart of Brazil, a remarkable addition to the Triassic stories. This latest find sheds light on an ancient lineage of crocodile-like reptiles known as … Read more
A recent discovery on Mars has shed light on the possible origins of life on Earth. Researchers have found that organic material present in the sediment of ancient Martian lakebeds points to widespread carbon chemistry on the Red Planet. This discovery provides valuable insights into how the ingredients for life arrived on our planet billions … Read more
by Brian PD Hannon In this image taken from NASA video, Kelly Haston, a crew member of the first CHAPEA mission, speaks before other members, from left, Ross Brockwell, Nathan Jones and Anca Selariu, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The crew of a NASA mission to Mars emerged … Read more
Four volunteer crew members who spent more than 12 months in NASA’s first simulated Mars environment at the Johnson Space Center in Houston have emerged from the artificial alien environment By means of BRIAN PD HANNON Associated Press July 7, 2024, 6:55 AM ET • 3 min read The crew of a NASA mission to … Read more
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A little over a decade ago, a robotic rover on Mars finally found an answer to a burning question. It is now clear that the Red Planet does indeed have organic material buried in the sediment of its ancient lakebeds. Since then, we’ve found more and more organic molecules on Mars that are distributed in … Read more
NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s Goldstone Solar System Radar recently observed asteroid 2024 MK, which made its closest approach to Earth on June 29. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — When NASA scientists recently tracked the orbits of two space rocks as … Read more
Seeing cosmic phenomena with the naked eye can be a rare occurrence, so when one does occur, it’s a good idea to sit up and take notice. Just like the recent solar eclipse and phenomena like the Aurora Borealis that have been flashing across our skies, there’s another dazzling event that you’ll want to experience … Read more