Space science
Shocking discovery about the Earth's 'tail'
Not only does Earth have an extremely long tail where the Sun cannot shine, it also uses it to transform another celestial body.
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Another comet is about to shine brighter than Venus in the sky
A new comet named A11bP71 was discovered on September 27 by the Asteroid Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) and is so bright that it has surpassed Venus.
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'Small but mighty' turbine generates energy from gentle winds
Shine 2.0 is an advanced portable wind turbine that can provide a solution for charging electronic devices anywhere, from outdoor camping trips.
Science Events
Moon soil samples attract attention at exhibition in Thailand
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) jointly introduced lunar soil samples collected durin…
Space science
An ancient meteor shower is about to shine in the sky
The Lyrids meteor shower takes place every year from April 16 to April 25. This year's peak falls on the night of April 22 and morning of April 23, giving astronomy love…
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'Treasure Lake' contains things to help people live healthy beyond Earth
New research has found evidence of ice in permanently obscured impact craters on the Moon, which may have helped sustain the first extraterrestrial settlements.
Space science
Comet shines above the aurora seen from space
China's Yangwang 1 satellite captured the moment comet Leonard's closest approach to Earth on December 12.
New technology
Scientists develop transparent windows that block heat when light shines through
Scientists have developed a new material to cover window glass, which helps control the amount of heat that passes through depending on the season of the year.
Space science
Discovered a purple moon may be full of extraterrestrial beings
Neptune's beautiful moon, Neptune, shines a light purple through the lens of a NASA spacecraft, can possess an ocean of life.
Space science
Strange object rushing towards Earth, will appear as '2nd Moon'
Humans will have the opportunity to admire a strange object that shines just like the moon in the sky at the end of May this year.
Life
The 'ghost sun' shines brightly in the sky of China
Many residents of the city of Khorgas in the western Xinjiang autonomous region saw three Suns hanging in the horizon on the afternoon of September 12.
World celebrity
Evelyn Dove: The color female singer overcomes racism to 'shine'
Today (January 11), Google Doodle images 117 years of the birth of Evelyn Dove, the first black female singer on the BBC.
Computer science
Is face unlocking harmful to eyes?
Face ID, Iris Scanner and some other face and iris recognition technologies are using infrared to shine directly into users' eyes.
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The sun shines green light on the sea
A photographer captures the moment when the Sun sets with the bright green halo above.
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Why can't stars see in the daytime?
The vast majority of stars heat and shine continuously but why can't they see in the daytime?