Astronomers Identify 'Super-Earth' Exoplanet as Prime Candidate for Extraterrestrial Life
LHS 1140b, located 48 light-years away, shows signs of a robust atmosphere and the necessary conditions for liquid water, according to a new study.
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Long-Presumed Dead Coral Reef Rediscovered Teeming With Life in West Africa
Researchers used modern sonar and underwater drones to find a vibrant mesophotic ecosystem in the Gulf of Guinea, challenging decades-old assumptions.
Scientists Propose Dark Matter Resonates Through Hidden Fifth Dimension
A new theory suggests the universe's unseen mass may be interacting through an extra spatial dimension, potentially explaining its role in cosmic evolution and detection difficulties.
New Jersey Meteorite Contains Building Blocks of Life, Scientists Report
A rare carbonaceous chondrite that crashed through a home in Hillsborough, New Jersey, two years ago has been found to contain amino acids and organic compounds, offering clues to the early solar system.
Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid Apophis to Offer Naked-Eye View of Earth Flyby in 2029
Scientists anticipate the 'God of Chaos' asteroid will be visible to 90% of the global population during an exceptionally close approach, providing a unique astronomical spectacle.
Asteroid Apophis to Offer Naked-Eye View to 90% of Earth's Population in 2029
Scientists confirm 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will pass within 19,000 miles of Earth, visible to billions.
Super El Niño May Drive Surge in Shark Attacks, Scientists Warn
Warming Pacific waters due to the climate phenomenon could push great white sharks into new territories along California's coast.
Historic UK Biodiversity Collection Digitized
A collection of over 10,000 pressed plant specimens, including some linked to Charles Darwin, is being made accessible to researchers worldwide.
Giant Floating Igloo Research Station Departs France for Arctic Mission
The Tara Polar Station will drift through Arctic ice for over a year, collecting samples and studying climate change impacts, with a crew trained for extreme conditions and potential polar bear encounters.