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Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger
A small study led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Northeastern University compared parrots’ responses when given the option to video chat with other birds via Messenger versus watching pre-recorded videos.
ESA's Gaia mission discovers the biggest stellar black hole in our galaxy yet
Gaia BH3 is 33 times the size of our sun and is relatively close to our planet.
One of these concept lunar vehicles could join NASA’s Artemis V astronauts on the moon
NASA announced this week that it’s chosen Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab to develop their lunar terrain vehicles (LTV) in a feasibility study over the next year. One will eventually be chosen for a demonstration mission.
This is what it looks like to reenter Earth’s atmosphere from a space capsule’s POV
Varda Space Industries has shared incredible footage captured by a camera on its W-1 capsule during its reentry through Earth's atmosphere on February 21.
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander tipped over at touchdown, but it’s still kicking
Intuitive Machines revealed in a press conference Friday evening that the lander tipped over upon reaching the moon. It's on its side, but is able to communicate and sunlight is reaching its solar panels.
A satellite designed to inspect space junk just made it to orbit
Astroscale's ADRAS-J satellite will attempt to demonstrate the safe approach and characterization of a space junk target. It launched from New Zealand on Sunday atop an Electron rocket from Rocket Lab.
Intuitive Machines’ moon lander sent home its first images and they’re breathtaking
Intuitive Machines has shared the first images transmitted by its lander, Odyseus, from space as it makes its way toward the moon. The pictures show a look at Earth and the Falcon 9 second stage falling away after separation.
NASA is looking for volunteers to live in its Mars simulation for a year
NASA put out an open call on Friday for volunteers to participate in its yearlong Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA 2) mission. The space agency will select four people for a crew that will be housed in its 1,700-square-foot 3D-printed habitat in Houston.
Intuitive Machines is taking its shot at nailing the first commercial moon landing
Intuitive Machines is set to embark on its moon mission this week, with a launch window that opens on February 14. It's the second mission contracted under NASA's CLPS program, and could be the first private lander to make it to the moon.
Scientists discover weird virus-like 'obelisks' in the human gut and mouth
Scientists have discovered mysterious virus-like ‘obelisks’ in the human gut and mouth. These tiny structures fall into the viroid class and seem to hang out inside of certain strains of bacteria, though not always.
The EPA scraps plan that would have had it ban mammal testing in favor of computer models
The Environmental Protection Agency has scrapped a plan to phase out mammal testing for studying chemical toxicity.
Swedish Researchers develop ‘electronic soil’ that speeds up plant growth
Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden developed a ‘bioelectronic soil’ that can speed up the growth of plants in controlled agricultural farming environments.
These tomatoes were lost on the International Space Station for almost a year
NASA shared a photo of two tomatoes that turned up on the International Space Station after eight months lost. They were harvested by astronaut Frank Rubio, who returned to Earth in September. The tomatoes held up well in space, appearing only dehydrated but otherwise intact.
Researchers made VR goggles for mice to study how their brains respond to swooping predators
Researchers from Northwestern University developed mouse-sized VR goggles to create a more immersive environment for studying their response to overhead threats. The goggles surround the mouse's face while it runs on a treadmill.
Black hole behavior suggests Dr. Who's 'bigger on the inside' Tardis trick is theoretically possible
Do black holes, like dying old soldiers, simply fade away? Do they pop like universe-spawning balloons?
Lunar rock samples suggest moon is older than previously thought
Researchers have just discovered that the moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought.
How to watch the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on October 14
There will be an annular eclipse on October 14. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon sits at the part of its orbit farthest from Earth.
These flying origami-inspired robots change shape in mid-air
Scientists at the University of Washington have developed flying robots that change shape in mid-air. The solar-powered bots have a distinctive look that resembles origami.
Researchers developed 3D-printed sensors that can record brain activity on earbuds
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed 3D-printed biosensors that can detect electrophysiological activity coming from the brain.
Scientists confirm that the first black hole ever imaged is actually spinning
The first black hole humanity has ever imaged has also provided us with what researchers are calling "unequivocal evidence" that black holes spin.
