Category: Science
What was the Star of Bethlehem?
The Star of Bethlehem probably wasn't a star.
According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star of Bethlehem guided three Magi, or wise men, to Jerusal [...]
Christmas Tree Cluster, a festive makeover
'Tis the season for holiday-themed star clusters.
We've all looked for shapes in Earth's clouds. But what about shapes in space clouds? If you gla [...]
Monster black hole blasts mystery object in deep space
NASA's X-ray space telescope Chandra spotted the cosmic collision from the supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy Centaurus A.
Astrono [...]
NASA discovers huge exoplanet with a tail
The hot Jupiter WASP-69b is trailing a vast tail that's at least 7 times the width of the planet, scientists say.
A comet-like planet beyond our s [...]
A flying taxi spins and moves in any direction
CycloTech's all-electric flying vehicle 'Blackbird' is a blueprint for an air taxi that uses motors similar to those used for tug boats.
A new typ [...]
First day without ice in the Arctic is near
The Arctic's ice cover could dip below a crucial threshold as soon as 2027, and will do so inevitably in the next 20 years if greenhouse gas emission [...]
Hats off to Webb’s Sombrero galaxy new image
In a new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a galaxy named for its resemblance to a broad-brimmed Mexican hat appears more like an archery [...]
NASA strengthens cooperation with Mexico
NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and Nicola Fox, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, will travel to Mexico City on Su [...]
NASA reveals abrupt drop in global freshwater levels
An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth’s total amount of freshwater dropped abr [...]
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 jet sets new speed record
The Boom Supersonic's XB-1 jet reached Mach 0.82 during the 7th test flight, nearing Mach 1, the speed of sound.
The Colorado company is working t [...]