Deep in the Tarim Basin of northwest China, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery that has left the scientific community buzzing. Researchers have successfully extracted DNA from what is believed to be the world's oldest cheese, a 3,600-year-old kefir cheese. This incredible find has shed n
A mysterious 33-foot-long space rock, dubbed Asteroid 2024 PT5, has made its way into our planet's orbit, marking a rare visit from beyond our celestial neighborhood. For the next two months, this temporary visitor will hover above our heads, offering astronomers an unprecedented chance to study its
The Soyuz Space Capsule Lands Safely After Record-Breaking 374-Day Stay at the International Space Station As the Soyuz space capsule touched down safely in the Kazakh steppe, it marked the end of a remarkable 374-day journey for the three astronauts on board. Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub from R
NASA is getting ready to launch a cutting-edge spacecraft, the Europa Clipper, to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa. This moon is considered one of the most promising places in our solar system to find signs of life beyond Earth. Europa is a fascinating world, with a thick layer of ice covering a
Imagine a world where Earth's single, constant moon isn't alone. For the next two months, a tiny asteroid will join our planet's orbit, making it one of the rare "mini-moons" we've seen. This tiny visitor, called 2024 PT5, is just 33 feet wide and won't be bright enough to see with the naked eye or
In a thrilling moment, a Soyuz capsule carrying two Russian astronauts and an American space traveler safely landed on the Kazakh steppe, marking the end of a record-breaking 374-day stay for the Russian duo. Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, who blasted off on September 15, 2023, had set a new bench
In a mesmerizing display of natural wonders, a biofluorescent frog and a bioluminescent mushroom have captured the hearts of science enthusiasts worldwide. The unlikely duo has won the People's Choice Award at the Beaker Street Science Photography Prize 2024, held in Tasmania. The prize, which recog
Imagine a world where our moon, the familiar glowing orb that we've come to know and love, isn't the only one orbiting our planet. For about two months, starting from September 29, Earth will have a temporary new companion, an Arjuna asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5. This miniature moon, as scientists have
China's space program is on the cusp of a major milestone, as the country prepares to unveil a long-term vision for space science. This ambitious plan aims to accelerate China's progress in the field, solidifying its role as a global leader in space exploration. The Chinese Academy of Sciences has o
It's a rare and fascinating phenomenon when an asteroid gets captured by Earth's gravity, becoming a mini-moon for a short period. Meet 2024 PT5, a newly discovered asteroid that's about to make its temporary appearance in our planet's orbit. This space rock, estimated to be around 37 feet (11 meter
