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NASA’s New Data Revealed Loki Patera – A Massive Lava Lake 127 Miles Across Io’s Surface

Io has been studied by the the Pioneer and Voyager probes in the 1970s and the Galileo spacecraft in the 1990s, but only now with Juno we can finally have such detailed images of the surface.

Io has been studied by the the Pioneer and Voyager probes in the 1970s and the Galileo spacecraft in the 1990s, but only now with Juno we can finally have such...

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Alien Life On K2-18b?: Scientists Excited To See Observations From Planet Twice The Size Of Earth

Scientists are one step closer to finding possible life on Planet K2-18b, which is twice as big as Earth and 120 light-years away.

Scientists are one step closer to finding possible life on Planet K2-18b, which is twice as big as Earth and 120 light-years away.

Scientists Hold A 20-Minute ‘Conversation’ With A Whale Named Twain In His Own Language

A female humpback whale named Twain has been known to researchers since the 1980s, yet only now surprised the entire world by replying to recorded “whup-throp” calls 36 times, in a humanlike conversation style.

A female humpback whale named Twain has been known to researchers since the 1980s, yet only now surprised the entire world by replying to recorded “whup-throp” calls 36 times, in a...

Advanced Recycling Claims To Convert Dirty, Mixed Plastic Into Brand New Over and Over Again

If the current situation continues, by 2050, there will be 12 billion metric tons of plastic, which is 35,000 times as heavy as the Empire State Building. Therefore, advanced recycling takes a major step to make a change.

If the current situation continues, by 2050, there will be 12 billion metric tons of plastic, which is 35,000 times as heavy as the Empire State Building. Therefore, advanced recycling takes...

Voyager 1, The Spacecraft That’s Been Traveling Through Space For 46 Years, Sends Data To Earth After Months

NASA finally received proper communication after months from Voyager 1, "the most distant human-made object in existence."

NASA finally received proper communication after months from Voyager 1, "the most distant human-made object in existence."

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Pluto Got Its Heart “Mark” After Collision With Planetary Body Roughly Twice The Size Of Switzerland

After the first 3 billion miles of New Horizons probe's journey to Pluto in 2015, a new study finally reveals the secret behind Pluto’s broken heart.

After the first 3 billion miles of New Horizons probe's journey to Pluto in 2015, a new study finally reveals the secret behind Pluto’s broken heart.

“If Buying Isn’t Owning, Piracy Isn’t Stealing”: 35 Tech Products That Are Huge Scams

In real life, there’s too much friction, bad design, and customer-unfriendliness compared to the technological awesomeness we see in movies and on TV.

In real life, there’s too much friction, bad design, and customer-unfriendliness compared to the technological awesomeness we see in movies and on TV.

Meet Gaia-BH3, The Largest Stellar Black Hole Ever Spotted And The 2nd-Nearest To Earth

Analysing data from ESA’s Gaia mission, scientists made a remarkable discovery - they spotted Gaia-BH3, the largest ever stellar black hole.

Analysing data from ESA’s Gaia mission, scientists made a remarkable discovery - they spotted Gaia-BH3, the largest ever stellar black hole.

Scientists Have Finally Gotten Closer To The Answer About How Massive Stars Get Their Magnetic Fields

A star system located about 3800 light-years away from Earth finally provided scientists with direct evidence of magnetism in massive stars.

A star system located about 3800 light-years away from Earth finally provided scientists with direct evidence of magnetism in massive stars.

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Tech Exec Predicts “Freakishly Real” AI-Generated Girlfriends Will Become $1B Business

"AI models are starting to look freakishly real to me."

"AI models are starting to look freakishly real to me."

NASA Announces It’s Looking To Bring 30 Samples Collected On Mars To Earth Before 2040

NASA revealed its intention to bring over 30 samples collected on Mars to Earth before 2040.

NASA revealed its intention to bring over 30 samples collected on Mars to Earth before 2040.

Researchers Are Proposing A New Solution For The Hubble Tension Puzzle

Using one of the most powerful tools in astronomy - the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) - Wendy Freedman is about to solve the greatest mystery of the universe.

Using one of the most powerful tools in astronomy - the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) - Wendy Freedman is about to solve the greatest mystery of the universe.

Biologist’s First Thought After Seeing This New Gecko Species Is “Starry Night”, Names It “Vangoghi”

Nature can truly surprise us in the most unexpected way. Scientists in India discovered a new species of gecko that looks almost exactly like van Gogh's masterpiece The Starry Night.

Nature can truly surprise us in the most unexpected way. Scientists in India discovered a new species of gecko that looks almost exactly like van Gogh's masterpiece The Starry Night.

Scientists In New Zealand Have Discovered More Than 100 New Species, Including From Unseen Genus

While more than 80% of the ocean has never been explored by humans, scientists in the Bounty Trough, New Zealand, are making a significant turning point.

While more than 80% of the ocean has never been explored by humans, scientists in the Bounty Trough, New Zealand, are making a significant turning point.

Turtle Tagging Is Making An Important Contribution To Protect Vulnerable Marine Species

The Leatherback Project led by Callie Veelenturf is fitting turtles with satellite tags, this way hoping to protect the largest livable space on our planet.

The Leatherback Project led by Callie Veelenturf is fitting turtles with satellite tags, this way hoping to protect the largest livable space on our planet.

Radio Bursts From Nearby Star Leave Scientists Searching For An Explanation

“We had never seen anything like this before.”

“We had never seen anything like this before.”

Scientists, Officials, And Military Are Issuing Major Warnings Ahead Of The Solar Eclipse

Once upon a time, we observed the above, now we’re just caught in traffic jams. There’s too much we can do, like filming a total eclipse of the sun.

Once upon a time, we observed the above, now we’re just caught in traffic jams. There’s too much we can do, like filming a total eclipse of the sun.

Gravitational Rainbows Could Be Spreading Through The Universe All The Time

Maybe our universe is more colourful than we thought. According to Claudia de Rham, gravitational waves may split into gravitational rainbows.

Maybe our universe is more colourful than we thought. According to Claudia de Rham, gravitational waves may split into gravitational rainbows.

Man With Rare Disorder With Less Than 100 Reported Cases Sees People Like Demonic Figures

Fewer than 100 cases of prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) have been reported so far.

Fewer than 100 cases of prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) have been reported so far.

19 Groundbreaking Images By This Photographer Offering A Glimpse Into The Miracle Of Birth

In April 1965, Life magazine unveiled "Foetus 18 Weeks," a photograph by Swedish photojournalist Lennart Nilsson. Today, his work still resonates with audiences worldwide.

In April 1965, Life magazine unveiled "Foetus 18 Weeks," a photograph by Swedish photojournalist Lennart Nilsson. Today, his work still resonates with audiences worldwide.