Supersonic flight is making a comeback decades after the Concorde. But one big hurdle remains
Fifty years after a US ban, the door is cracked open again to faster-than-sound travel over land. And experts think…
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admin Highest resolution view of the sun yet reveals magnetic mysteries
The highest resolution views of the sun’s visible surface have revealed whirlpools that could drive solar activity.
Extinct toad from the ice age discovered at Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits
Scientists have discovered an extinct amphibian from the ice age at Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits. The fossils shed…
Scientists identify an insect-eating plant, proving Charles Darwin right after 150 years
A new study found Saxifraga candelabrum to be a carnivorous plant, proving true Charles Darwin’s hypothesis that some plants of…
A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the moon
A SpaceX rocket will collide with the moon Wednesday. While Earth is safe, studying the impact could protect future lunar…
Satellite imagery captures race to recover 170-foot SpaceX Starship in the Indian Ocean
A fleet of ships is working to recover SpaceX’s “Ship 40” Starship prototype after a surprisingly pristine splashdown left it…
How to watch August’s total solar eclipse safely while protecting your vision
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12. Here’s everything you need to know to protect your eyes and…
Scientists discover an eyeless cavefish in Alabama and name it after ‘Stranger Things’ monster
Scientists have found a newly identified cavefish species in Alabama. The eyeless, translucent fish are named after a monster from…
‘Super-Earth’ planet shows signs it could have an atmosphere
Scientists say exoplanet LHS 1140b shows promising signs that it could have an atmosphere, making it potentially suitable for life.
This week will feature multiple meteor showers. Here’s how to watch
The Alpha Capricornid and Southern Delta Aquariid meteor showers will peak on Thursday night into Friday morning. Here’s how you…