When searching for the unknown, classic physics wisdom holds that a bigger detector boosts the chances of discovery. A physicist is taking that advice to heart, advancing a bold plan to use none other than Ganymede—Jupiter’s largest moon—as a dark matter detector on an astronomical scale. Dark matter refers to the “invisible” mass that supposedly constitutes 85% of the universe. …
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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The asteroids Bennu and Ryugu may both be fragments of the massive “parent” rock Polana (shown breaking apart here in a NASA illustration), new James Webb telescope data hints. | Credit: NASA Two of the solar system’s most famous asteroids, Bennu and Ryugu, …
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Two of the solar system‘s most famous asteroids, Bennu and Ryugu, may be fragments of a single massive “parent” asteroid that was smashed to pieces billions of years ago, new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) reveals. If true, the sibling space rocks — which have both recently been visited by spacecraft that successfully returned samples of them …
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A giant solar tornado and a massive plasma eruption were just raging on the surface of the sun at the same time — and a researcher has captured both in one spectacular image. Although the solar events are unrelated, both are the result of disturbances in the sun’s invisible magnetic field, with some plasma forced into a tornado shape and …
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On July 3, 2025, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, aboard the International Space Station (ISS), captured a fleeting but scientifically valuable image of a gigantic jet—a rare atmospheric electrical discharge that shoots from thunderstorm tops into the edge of space. This event, reported on NASA’s official portal, not only offered stunning visuals but also a critical data point for understanding the …
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Did you see that gorgeous photo NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers took on July 3, 2025? Originally thought to be a sprite, Ayers confirmed catching an even rarer form of a Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) — a gigantic jet. “Nichole Ayers caught a rare and spectacular form of a TLE from the International Space Station — a gigantic jet,” said Dr. …
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In a groundbreaking study, a team of geoscientists, including Dr. Uisdean Nicholson and Dr. Débora Duarte, has uncovered a significant clue about the formation of the Atlantic Ocean. Their research, revealed through seismic profiles and deep-sea core samples, traces the opening of the Equatorial Atlantic Gateway back to 117 million years ago, shifting previous geological timelines. This discovery challenges prior …
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New research published in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology highlights the extreme sexual dimorphism in early human ancestors, revealing that some species like Australopithecus afarensis and A. africanus exhibited striking size differences between males and females. This newly uncovered information, led by anthropologist Adam D. Gordon of the University at Albany, challenges previous assumptions about early hominin social structures …
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Gigantic Great White makes timely Shark Week appearance The Independent Massive 14-foot 1,600-pound great white shark emerges in water off Massachusetts Boston 25 News Massive Great White Shark Pings Off Nantucket Coast: Track Its Movements Newsweek Largest great white shark recorded in Atlantic spotted off popular beach town Fox News 13-foot, 9-inch shark seen off Nantucket isn’t even close to biggest great white recorded Cape …
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Paleontologists in China have uncovered the skeletal remains of a new genus and species of sauropod dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, Tongnanlong zhimingi. This massive dinosaur, which lived approximately 147 million years ago, roamed the area now known as southwestern China. Measuring between 23 to 28 meters in length, Tongnanlong zhimingi was one of the largest sauropods to have …
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