Scientists Create Mysterious Ball Lightning-Like Phenomenon in Laboratory Breakthrough
Scientists have produced electrical phenomena in the lab that could offer clues to how mysterious ball lightning forms in nature.
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Has Detected an Unusual Signal from the Early Universe—Could It Be Home to the First Stars?
The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered evidence of what could be the universe's first stars encircling an enigmatic cosmic companion.
James Webb Space Telescope Detects ‘Chaos’ at the Heart of the Galaxy that Defies Astronomer’s Predictions
New observations made by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed a chaotic and perpetual light show occurring at the galaxy’s center, revealing phenomena that defy current models.
Astronomers Tracking Ultrahigh-Energy Gamma Rays Reveal the Origins of a Violent Galactic Mystery
An international team of researchers has traced the source of mysterious ultrahigh-energy gamma rays to the heart of the Milky Way.
Innovative Solar Sail Propulsion System Could Soon Drive Spacecraft for Science Missions, NASA Projects
NASA says it cleared a “key technology milestone” last month that could help move the agency toward future use of solar sail technology.
Radioactive Rock Accidently Found in High School Storage Room
A science teacher recently made a surprise discovery when they stumbled upon a radioactive rock, tucked away in a high school storage room.
Space Travelers Might Use Mushrooms as Radiation Shields
Space travelers and off-world colonists may use mushrooms as radiation shields thanks to a special type of fungus...