Massive Metallic Object Found in Minnesota Cornfield Identified as Space Junk
An 11-foot piece of suspected space debris was discovered by a farmer in western Minnesota.
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Scientists Develop Light-Based Detector for 'Mirror Life' Biohazard
A new method using fluorescent dyes could identify potentially catastrophic synthetic organisms before they emerge.
Two Massive Icebergs on Collision Course with Remote British Island
Experts warn that the icebergs could ground near South Georgia, posing risks to shipping and potentially impacting local wildlife.
Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: How to Watch
Earth passes through debris from Halley's comet, creating a fast and bright meteor shower.
Jersey Becomes a Sanctuary for Endangered Red Squirrels
The British island offers a thriving habitat for red squirrels, largely due to the absence of the grey squirrel.
Japan Launches Spacecraft to Mars' Mysterious Moons for Soil Sample Mission
The ambitious five-year mission aims to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars' two small moons, and return them to Earth.
Forgotten Particle May Explain Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry, Physicists Propose
A theoretical model suggests a heavy, rarely interacting neutrino could be responsible for the universe's dominance of matter over antimatter.
Japan Launches Ambitious Mission to Collect Samples from Martian Moon Phobos
The MMX spacecraft aims to gather at least 10 grams of Martian moon material for return to Earth by 2031, potentially answering questions about the formation of Mars and the solar system.
Super El Niño Transforms Ocean Colors, NASA Satellite Data Reveals
Warmer waters associated with the climate phenomenon are causing plankton die-offs, leading to a shift from green to blue hues in the equatorial Pacific.