Saturn’s moon Titan sports phantom hydrocarbon lakes (Reports)
Methane rain on Titan can create methane lakes 330 feet (100 metres) deep in the moon's northern polar region.
The hydrological system...
Kepler-47: Third planet found hiding in ‘Tatooine’ star system
San Diego State University astronomers played a role in the recent discovery of a third planet within the Kepler-47 planetary system.
A...
Black Hole Given the Hawaiian Name ‘Powehi.’ (Reports)
The black hole that was captured in a first-ever picture this week has been named “Powehi,” courtesy of a language professor...
Researchers predict a new solar cycle (Reports)
Solar physicists predict another weak 11-year solar cycle ahead. At the same time, they expect the coming cycle to break the...
Leonardo da Vinci was ambidextrous, says new research
Leonardo da Vinci, art history’s most famous southpaw, was actually ambidextrous, researchers have proven. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence conducted an...
Black hole first image, That’s a Big — Even Supermassive — Deal
For hundreds of years, physicists have hypothesized that the Universe should contain black holes. If enough matter is gathered into a...
ISS bacteria: Space Station infested with “disease-inducing”
The International Space Station (ISS) is currently infested with “disease-inducing” bacteria, according to a study done by NASA scientists.
The bacteria found...
First picture of black hole may be coming within days (Reports)
Scientists are expected to unveil the first-ever photograph of a black hole this week.
If they do, it will mark a major...
Mummified mice found in Egyptian tomb (Study)
The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced its most recent discovery of a preserved double graveyard containing the remains of a man,...
Hayabusa2: Asteroid Blasted By Explosives From Japanese Spacecraft
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is working to confirm that its experiment to bomb the asteroid Ryugu was successful. Today...
Cadbury, chewits ads ban: UK bans online adverts targeting junk food...
Cadbury eggs, Chewit and Squashies adverts banned under rules to protect children.
Cadbury, Chewits and Swizzels are the first three brands to fall foul of...
Gillian Anderson Joins Amazon/Studio Ghibli Anime Series
Amazon announced today that it has ordered a 26-part kids series from Studio Ghibli featuring narration from one Dana Scully—excuse us, Gillian Anderson.
Studio Ghibli’s...
Report: Henry’s TD Run In OT Lifts Titans Over Ravens 30-24
Derrick Henry ran for a 29-yard touchdown with 5:21 left in overtime to cap another memorable performance against the Baltimore Ravens, and the Tennessee...
Picture of single atom scoops top science photography prize
Picture of single atom suspended in electric fields wins top science photography prize.
An image of a single positively-charged strontium atom, held near motionless by...
SpaceX fires rocket’s engines in launch pad test (Watch)
SpaceX Test-Fires Falcon Heavy Rocket Ahead of Maiden Flight.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket fired up 27 main engines Wednesday on launch pad 39A at NASA’s...
