Fisher, mammal once eliminated in Pa., seen outside Pittsburgh
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Fisher, mammal once eliminated in Pa., seen outside Pittsburgh

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Bigfoot might have some competition. An elusive and lesser-known forest predator once eliminated from Pennsylvania was spotted on a trail cam outside Pittsburgh over the summer. A fisher, an omnivorous and large mammal that’s part of the weasel family, was snapped by the camera while it walked over a grassy…

James Webb Telescope eyes ‘missing link’ to universe’s origins and the first stars
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James Webb Telescope eyes ‘missing link’ to universe’s origins and the first stars

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It actually was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a peculiar region of space that could be a “missing link” to what’s understood about the early days of space and its original stars. The “unprecedented” discovery shows stars within…

ESA To Launch DRACO Satellite in 2027 to Study Satellite Reentry Disintegration

ESA To Launch DRACO Satellite in 2027 to Study Satellite Reentry Disintegration

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a unique satellite in 2027, designed specifically to study how satellites break apart upon reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. This mission, named DRACO (Destructive Reentry Assessment Container Object), will be an important step in ESA’s effort to develop technology that limits the…

NASA BioSentinel Investigates Space Radiation During Major Geomagnetic Storm on Earth

NASA BioSentinel Investigates Space Radiation During Major Geomagnetic Storm on Earth

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In May 2024, a remarkable geomagnetic storm, also known as solar storm, impacted Earth, resulting in vibrant auroras that captivated observers worldwide. These stunning natural displays occur when eruptions of solar plasma, known as coronal mass ejections, collide with Earth’s magnetic field. While these events are a visual delight, they…

Strange Fish Species Might Be Able to Taste Using Its Crab-Like Legs, Study Claims

Strange Fish Species Might Be Able to Taste Using Its Crab-Like Legs, Study Claims

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The northern sea robin (Prionotus carolinus) is an intriguing marine species known for its remarkable adaptations. Unlike most fish, this species employs its six leg-like appendages to navigate the ocean floor. This ability allows it not only to move but also to explore the sea bed in search of food….

Exoplanet Orbiting a White Dwarf Star Gives Researchers Hope That Earth Might Escape Its Eventual Death

Exoplanet Orbiting a White Dwarf Star Gives Researchers Hope That Earth Might Escape Its Eventual Death

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A planetary system anchored by a white dwarf star, located approximately 4,000 light-years away, provides astronomers with insights into what could happen to our Sun and Earth in about 8 billion years. This scenario unfolds if the Earth survives the Sun’s transformation into a red giant, expected to occur in…

James Webb Space Telescope Finds Distant Galaxy That May Hold Clues to Early Universe

James Webb Space Telescope Finds Distant Galaxy That May Hold Clues to Early Universe

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again made a ground-breaking discovery— a distant galaxy that could hold the key to unlocking how the universe evolved in its earliest stages. Detected roughly one billion years after the Big Bang, this galaxy presents a fascinating glimpse into a period when…

NASA and South Korea to Conduct Joint Space Mission to Explore Deep Space

NASA and South Korea to Conduct Joint Space Mission to Explore Deep Space

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NASA and South Korea’s newly established Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) have entered into an agreement to embark on a collaborative mission to explore one of the last uncharted regions of space: the sun-Earth Lagrange Point 4 (L4). This unexplored area lies in a stable position in space, where the gravitational…

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Finds a High Number of Black Holes in the Early Universe

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Finds a High Number of Black Holes in the Early Universe

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An international team of researchers, led by scientists from Stockholm University’s Department of Astronomy, has discovered a higher number of black holes in the early universe than was previously recorded. Using the NASA Hubble Space Telescope, this team found black holes among faint galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang…