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New Study Challenges Mantle Oxidation Theory
A thin slice of the ancient rocks collected from Gakkel Ridge near the North Pole, photographed under a microscope and seen under cross-polarized light. Field width ~ 14mm. Analyzing rocks in thin section helps geologists identify and…
Dark matter captured separating from normal matter after collision
Astronomers have uncovered the secrets behind an epic collision of two massive galaxy clusters, showing that dark matter and regular matter can actually separate during these huge events.Located billions of light-years away, these…
The life of two Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck indefinitely in space
Getting stuck on the International Space Station for an extended stay could be the ultimate dream vacation. Great views of Earth and solar system right out the window. Flying Superman-style in zero gravity while floating M&Ms into…
Virtual reality users break bones, suffer cuts and bruises while playing
John Mingione stood in his living room, put on his Oculus headset and began playing a Star Wars game. Mingione, 54, had given the virtual reality device to his son as a gift and he was testing out a new game.Soon, he was in a pitched…
This Plant Is So Extreme Scientists Think It Could Thrive on Mars : ScienceAlert
Mosses are among Earth's great terraformers, turning barren rock into fertile soils, and now a team of scientists is proposing these non-vascular plants could do the same on Mars.
Whether we should introduce life from Earth onto our red…
Strange things scientists discovered after blocking the water of Niagara Falls
For centuries, Niagara Falls has witnessed some strange incidents. In 1827, a hotel owner sent a flock of wild animals down the falls in a cargo ship, and only a goose survived. But on June 12, 1969, something even stranger happened when…
Perseid Meteor Shower Spectacle Lights Up the Night Sky
The Perseids meteor shower of 2024 peaks on August 11-12 and can be best enjoyed away from city lights after the moon sets early in the night. Prepare for chilly temperatures and bring supplies to a local viewing event for a comfortable,…
SpaceX wants FAA to let Falcon 9 fly again amid mishap investigation
FAA grounds SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket after upper-stage issueThe Federal Aviation Administration has placed SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket fleet on hold pending an investigation into an upper-stage issue.SpaceX wants the Federal Aviation…
International Space Station Should Be Saved By SpaceX, Not Crashed Into Ocean
Photo: NASATwo former space agency leaders called for the International Space Station to be preserved for future generations in an open letter published earlier this month. SpaceX is currently slated to scrap the station by 2030 in a…
Daylight fireball meteor may have rattled parts of New York City and New Jersey,
Residents in parts of New York City and New Jersey were shaken by a loud boom Tuesday morning, with NASA officials saying it was likely due to a daylight fireball meteor.A daylight fireball is a meteor that is bright enough to be visible…