Chinese Probe Captures First Image of Earth's Rare 'Micromoon'
The Tianwen-2 probe has sent back the first image of asteroid 2016 HO3, also known as Kamoʻoalewa, a stable quasi-satellite orbiting Earth.
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Farmers Use 'Slug Sleuth' Data to Develop Predictive Maps for Pest Control
University research, aided by farmer observations, aims to reduce pesticide use by anticipating slug behavior.
Bumblebees Exhibit Taste Preferences, Suggesting Complex Inner Lives, Study Finds
New research reveals bumblebees display distinct reactions to sweet and bitter tastes, potentially indicating emotions beyond basic survival instincts.
Superworms Emerge as Potential 'New Tool' for Museum Skeletal Cleaning
Research indicates beetle larvae can safely and efficiently remove flesh from specimens, offering a practical alternative to traditional methods.
Milky Way's Spiral Arms May Extend Farther Than Previously Known
New measurements using X-ray telescopes suggest our galaxy's structure may be larger than current models indicate.
Milky Way's Outer Reaches May Extend Farther Than Previously Known, Study Suggests
Astronomers utilized data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Space Agency's XMM-Newton to precisely measure distances to dust clouds in the galaxy's spiral arms.
Astronomers Discover Potentially Habitable Exoplanet 'Next Door'
GJ 3378b, located 25 light-years away, is twice Earth's size and resides in its star's Goldilocks zone.
Scientists Discover Salt Clouds on the Cold, Pink Exoplanet GJ 504 b
James Webb Space Telescope observations confirm a long-held theory about the exoplanet's atmosphere.
Spacecraft Launched to Rescue NASA's Swift Observatory From Earth Re-entry
A new mission aims to boost the orbiting telescope's altitude and extend its lifespan.