3.5 kilometres underwater, scientists found a staggeringly energetic particle from outer space
In the search for elusive particles called neutrinos, researchers are stringing thousands of detectors in the depths of the ...
How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a ...
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An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a ...
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February's full moon shines bright tonight. Here's what to expect from the Snow Moon
A full moon happens when the moon is directly opposite the sun from our perspective on Earth, fully illuminated by sunlight.
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Stellar recognition for UD’s Matthaeus
William Matthaeus, the Martin A. Pomerantz Chair of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, has won UD’s highest faculty honor — the Francis Alison Award — in recognition of his ...
NAU researcher outlines new risks of warming, warns of faltering US science leadership
New research at NAU looks at faster warming in the Arctic, and highlights concern about risks to the U.S. of a political ...
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Bennu isn’t likely to hit Earth — but if it did, here’s what would happen
The potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu probably won't hit Earth. But this study shows the damage a space rock of its size ...
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What will happen to the solar system when the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy merge?
Predictions are uncertain, but the solar system may be pushed farther from the galactic core or even ejected entirely from ...
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The Sun Swallowing Earth: What Would Happen?
"An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the ...
An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?
An asteroid could hit Earth, but scientists are continuing to gather data to understand its trajectory and potential impact ...
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Enormous hole measuring 500,000 miles opens up on the Sun
They are areas where the Sun's magnetic fields have opened up ... That gaseous material is on its way to Earth, blowing out at speeds of more than 310 miles per second. Per Spaceweather.com ...
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Perihelion: What is it and when does it occur?
The sun's distance from Earth changes throughout the year but it has nothing to do with the seasons. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...