In a few days, NASA is set to launch its Europa Clipper spacecraft, a mission that could redefine our understanding of life in the universe. This $5 billion probe, built by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Scientists believe Europa might harbor a massive ocean u
Think the exciting days of space exploration are over? Think again! Our Solar System is still full of thrilling discoveries waiting to be made. Sure, we might have missed the first moon landing or the initial reveal of planets like Venus and Mars. But that doesn’t mean the fun has stopped. Let’s ta
Meet the new Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry! David Baker, a US biochemist, and Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have just been honored for their incredible work on proteins. They've each received half of the Swedish Krona (SEK 11mn, $1.06mn) prize for pushing the boundaries of prot
Submarines are fascinating vessels that can disappear underwater, making them essential for naval defense. But how do they submerge without sinking? The secret lies in their ballast and trim tanks. These tanks are strategically placed between the outer and inner hulls, allowing submarines to control
Hurricane Milton has put a wrench in NASA and SpaceX's plans to bring four astronauts back to Earth. The powerful storm forced the agencies to reschedule the Crew-8 mission's undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) from Monday, October 7, to Sunday, October 13. The astronauts—Matthew Do
NASA's small satellite missions have come a long way. They've learned from past failures and now do amazing science at a low cost. Take TEMPEST-D and RAINCube, for instance. Launched just minutes apart in 2018, they helped create the first near-real-time 3D model of storm evolution. Impressed by the
In a dramatic cosmic event, NASA’s spacecraft collided with a skyscraper-size asteroid two years ago to test Earth’s defense against an asteroid impact. Now, Europe is getting involved with their new mission, Hera, named after the Greek goddess of marriage. This venture aims to investigate the after
NASA's Europa Clipper, a spacecraft designed to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, has had its launch delayed due to a powerful hurricane headed towards Florida. The mission was originally set to launch on October 10, but Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, has forced NASA to postpone the event. H
The big day for NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on hold. Why? A pesky storm, Hurricane Milton, is on its way to Florida, home to the Kennedy Space Center. NASA and SpaceX decided to play it safe and postpone the launch planned for Thursday. They're not taking any chances with the spacecraft, which
Imagine this: tiny, alien-like creatures merge together after getting hurt. Some creatures heal by growing new parts or even turning back time. But comb jellies? They do something else entirely! Researchers were surprised to see these deep-sea animals, known as comb jellies, join forces to create on
