Category: 7. Science

Some genetic mutations that are expected to completely stop a gene from working surprisingly cause only mild or even no symptoms. Researchers in previous studies have discovered one reason why: cells can ramp up the activity of other genes…

The Chandra team has released a striking new composite image of the Cocoon Nebula, a reflection and emission nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. The image blends high-energy X-rays with optical and infrared light to expose a cluster of…

The European Southern Observatory has released a new view of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), as its colossal outer…

A strand of RNA just 45 nucleotides long has been discovered to perform two key reactions required for self-replication. The molecule, which is a kind of RNA enzyme, offers a tantalising clue towards understanding the origin of life, namely how…

Scientists are investigating the origin of one of the most energetic particles ever seen hitting Earth from space. The Amaterasu particle, named for the Japanese sun goddess, was first detected in 2021, carrying 40 million times more energy…

A California startup will operate its first astronaut mission next year, if all goes according to plan.

NASA announced on Thursday (Feb. 12) that it has picked Long Beach-based Vast to conduct the sixth private astronaut flight to the

Deep beneath Earth’s surface lies a largely unexplored ecosystem known as the Critical Zone. The Critical Zone is a region of soil extending from the ground surface to the bottom of the groundwater zone, and forms a dynamic interface…

Space observatories tend to work quietly, collecting data long before images reach the public. In March 2025, NASA launched the SPHEREx…