A recent earthquake has shaken parts of Southeast Nebraska, causing minor disruptions and raising concerns among residents. While there have been no reports of significant damage or injuries, authorities are assessing the situation.
Lunar rocks suggest the Moon experienced a powerful but brief magnetic surge lasting about 5,000 years, likely linked to changes in its cooling core.
In one observing night, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory flagged 800,000 celestial events, marking a new era of large-scale, real-time sky monitoring.
Modern DNA reveals that Neanderthals and early modern humans interbred, leaving lasting genetic traces that still shape immunity, adaptation, and our understanding of human connection.
A total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, will turn the Moon red. Best views occur in the Americas, Pacific, and Asia-Pacific regions, while visibility varies elsewhere.
On March 1, 1974, Stephen Hawking published a brief paper proposing that black holes emit radiation. The idea reshaped modern physics, revealing that even the darkest cosmic objects may slowly evaporate over time.
Astronomers observe evolving changes in Betelgeuse, from surface shifts to irregular pulsations, offering a rare real-time glimpse into the late life of a massive star.
New research suggests Earth’s first mass extinction was more severe and complex than believed, unfolding in multiple waves that nearly reset early marine life.
Scientists have identified a bacterial “kill switch” that may help fight antibiotic-resistant superbugs by triggering microbes to self-destruct, offering cautious hope for future treatments.
Scientists warn that increasing rocket launches and satellite re-entries may inject soot and metallic particles into the upper atmosphere, potentially affecting ozone and climate systems.
Future space farming may depend on recycling human waste and wastewater into nutrients for soil and plant growth, helping transform barren lunar or Martian dust into life-supporting farms
New Antarctic research shows that meltwater carries far less iron into the Southern Ocean than thought, undermining the idea that melting glaciers could spur carbon-absorbing algal blooms.
New research finds that animals’ perception of time varies widely with metabolism and lifestyle, with fast-moving species seeing more visual detail per second than slow-paced species.
A total lunar eclipse, known as a Blood Moon, will occur on March 3, 2026, visible across the Americas, Pacific, Asia, and Australia, but most of Europe and Africa will miss direct views due to sunrise.
Antarctica’s Blood Falls owe their crimson hue to iron-laden briny water expelled from a hidden subglacial lake, shaped by glacier pressure and ancient bacteria.
Researchers have tuned silicon atoms to create near-perfect single-photon emitters, advancing high-efficiency light sources for the emerging quantum interne
The Rubin Observatory begins scanning the night sky, promising a deluge of discoveries from supernovae, asteroids, and cosmic phenomena to deepen humanity’s understanding of the universe.
Record rainfall in parts of South Australia brings both challenges and relief, with rivers swelling, fields replenished, and communities adjusting to the sudden deluge.
Humans lack a defined mating season because of evolutionary factors like tropical origins, concealed ovulation, pair bonding, and extended parental care.
Scientists have developed “blue whirl” fire tornadoes that burn oil cleanly in lab tests, offering a potential new method for reducing pollution during oil spills.
Flooded coal mines are being repurposed as geothermal heat sources, offering low-carbon heating for communities in former mining regions.
Antarctica’s Blood Falls is caused by iron-rich subglacial brine oxidizing when exposed to air, creating a rust-red flow from Taylor Glacier
Russian scientists have developed a nanoparticle platform designed to enhance radiotherapy by increasing tumor sensitivity to radiation, with preclinical testing underway.
Scientists warn the world remains unprepared for climate change and are calling for a comprehensive global assessment to align adaptation, mitigation, and policy action.