Space science
Revealing a new dwarf planet right in the Solar System
A space rock that has long been mistaken for asteroids may actually be a dwarf planet like Ceres or Pluto.
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Discovered 20 new moons of Saturn
Astronomers at the Carnegie Institute of Science have discovered just 20 new moons of Saturn using the Subaru telescope in Hawaii.
Environment
See active volcanoes around the world
Volcanoes help scientists decipher the inner workings of our planet and how eruptions form life on Earth's surface.
Space science
Mysterious planets have a 'mother' from another galaxy
The mysterious chaos of the Milky Way galaxy containing the Earth has been deciphered, revealing the strange currents that have been seduced by the Milky Way, thus contr…
Space science
The deadly truth on the 'twin' planet orbiting Earth
Some recent studies suggest that there is another green planet once present besides Earth. But new evidence suggests it could be a hellish version.
Space science
NASA and ESA test the Earth protection program
The US Space Agency NASA and the European Space Agency ESA prepare to test the planet protection program. C
Discover science
Why don't planes often fly across the Pacific Ocean?
Being recognized as the largest ocean on the planet, the Pacific Ocean always contains mysteries that make many people wary.
Space science
Migrating from Earth to another planet: Never done!
Mankind will never be able to migrate to a world other than the Solar System, simply because the distance is too far, according to Michel Mayor professor Michel Universi…
Conquer Mars
Discover an oasis of more than 3.5 billion years on Mars once had life?
The surface of Mars is a huge desert, but billions of years ago, an oasis existed here, according to a new study.
Space science
Surprise the planet reversed hundreds of times right in the Solar System
Throughout 4.5 billion years of history, the planet's Arctic and Antarctic periods have changed places ... 26 times in every million years. More surprisingly, it is the…
Space science
Saturn overtakes Jupiter with the number of orbiting satellites
The number of asteroids orbiting Saturn is 82, surpassing 79
Space science
The giant gas planet only takes 18 hours to orbit the host star
Astronomers found a Jupiter-like exoplanet located very close to the orange dwarf star 1,060 light-years from Earth.
Space science
NASA landing gear gains strange pulses on Mars
NASA's InSight landing gear (NASA) detected a total of more than 100 pulses on the planet, of which 21 were strong like earthquakes.
Space science
NASA spotted a black spot on Jupiter nearly 4,000km long
A space mission by NASA has found a giant black spot on Jupiter.
Animal world
The protein that makes water bears immortal
US scientists discovered that the Dsup protein found only in water bears protects their cells from external damage like radiation.