Scientists have confirmed that time passes faster on the moon than on Earth, which has implications for future space missions. Because the Moon’s gravity is one-sixth that of Earth’s, this affects the speed at which time moves. NASA scientists have determined that time passes 57 millionths of a second faster on the moon than on … Read more
NASA scientists are warning of a hidden, dark side to the dazzling Northern Lights. The visual phenomenon, also known as Aurora Borealis, can cause long-term damage to critical infrastructure at ground level. The risk of damage to nuclear infrastructure is greater during severe geomagnetic stormsSource: Alamy According to the new research report, the aurora borealis … Read more
A DEEP-sea predator that can live for 500 years could hold the key to fighting heart disease and living longer. Researchers believe the metabolism of the invincible Greenland shark could be the secret to its longevity. They hope it is the same for us. The Greenland shark could hold the key to longevityCredit: Alamy Experimental … Read more
A GROUP of scientists from the UK and Switzerland have created what they claim is the most difficult maze ever designed. The team, led by physicist Felix Flicker from the University of Bristol, generated pathways called irregular repeating patterns. A group of physicists has created the toughest maze ever — and it has important implications … Read more
CHINA has developed a robot with a strange, lab-grown human brain. Frankenstein’s wacky invention is also called an ‘organoid’ and is the latest attempt to create a hybrid machine that can independently perform a number of useful tasks. A model of the brain-robot hybrid from ChinaCredit: Tianjin University The crazy device hopes to help a … Read more
A VIDEO showing the world’s first robot face carved from human flesh, with a very sinister smile. Japanese scientists have found a way to attach engineered skin tissue to humanoid robots. Scientists from the University of Tokyo put a creepy smile on this robot faceCredit: 2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-ND This creepy shot shows a … Read more
THE SAME sunspot that produced Earth’s most spectacular display of solar energy in decades has created another record-breaking storm on Mars. A fascinating video taken by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft shows an X12 solar flare – the strongest type – kicking up debris across the Red Planet’s arid landscape on May 20. Video taken by … Read more
A NEW alien ‘superbug’ has been discovered aboard the International Space Station. Despite the highly controlled environment on the ISS, an insect hitched a ride into space, where scientists were able to observe the mutating pathogen over the course of two years. A mutated, drug-resistant ‘superbug’ has been found aboard the International Space Station.Credit: Getty … Read more