Japan's MMX Mission Set to Launch, Aiming to Retrieve Martian Moon Sample
The ambitious mission seeks to collect a small amount of dust from Phobos and return it to Earth for analysis.
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Astronomers Discover First 'Zombie' Star with 'Ghostly Green Glow'
The star, WD J1330+6435, is believed to have acquired its unusual color by consuming debris from dead planets.
Grey Seal Pups Born for 12th Consecutive Year at Cumbria Nature Reserve
South Walney Nature Reserve records its first two seal pups of the season, continuing a decade-long breeding trend.
Japan Launches Historic Mission to Collect Samples from Martian Moon
The five-year mission aims to uncover clues about the formation of Mars' moons and the origins of life in the solar system.
High-Speed Footage Reveals Honeybee Stinger's Deadly Mechanism
New research captures the intricate details of how a honeybee's stinger injects venom and continues to pump it even after the insect has died.
Sun's death throes may eject planets 100 times sooner than previously thought, scientists warn
New calculations suggest the solar system could descend into chaos within one billion years after the sun becomes a white dwarf, potentially ejecting planets.
Is Time Actually Speeding Up?
Many people feel like time is passing faster as they age, but science offers a deeper explanation than simple perception.
Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' May Raise Sea Levels Twice as Much as Previously Estimated, Study Warns
New modeling accounting for warmer ocean water eroding the glacier's base suggests a significantly higher sea level rise contribution by 2100.
Scientists Identify Weak Points in Earth's Magnetic Shield Vulnerable to Solar Storms
New research reveals 'space tsunamis' highlight areas where solar wind can penetrate Earth's protective magnetosphere, posing risks to technology.