Nuclear testing in the 1950s marked sediments at the bottom of a lake in Canada to such an extent that scientists are calling for it to become the symbol of a new geological epoch: the Anthropocene.
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New strategy to keep pace with our changing world
Fuelled largely by climate change, our planet is being subjected to environmental changes that are having an unprecedented global impact on humans, animals and plants. Shockingly, in certain locations these changes are occurring at a rate never before witnessed.
World's biggest radio telescope could tease out secrets of dark matter, universe's 1st galaxies
The coming Square Kilometre Array could shed light on mysterious dark matter, revealing the role it played in the formation of the universe's first galaxies.
Watch 1 month in the life of a green comet during its journey past Earth (video)
Comet C/2022 E3 made a close pass by our planet in January, and a new video captures its incredible journey in 4K resolution.
NASA Artemis DIMPLE Instrument Suite to Explore Moon’s Mysterious Volcanic Features
NASA recently selected a new science payload that will travel to the Moon through a series of robotic missions via the agency’s Artemis program. This instrument suite, known as the Dating an Irregular Mare Patch with a Lunar Explorer (DIMPLE), will have the task of studying the Ina Irregular Mare Patch, also known as Ina, which is a small depression that could provide insights into the Moon’s volcanic history. It was discovered using orbital images from the Apollo 15 crew, and despite several past studies, its origin remains unclear.
Celebronauts race to plug holes in the hab on Fox's 'Stars on Mars' (exclusive clip)
See an exclusive clip from Episode 6 of Fox's summer sci-fi reality TV show, 'Stars on Mars,' which is hosted by William Shatner.
Live Coverage: Rocket Lab to launch seven satellites, recover Electron booster at sea
Live coverage of the countdown and launch of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1B on Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand with seven small satellites. Text updates will appear automatically below. Follow us on Threads.
'Cannibal' coronal mass ejection that devoured 'dark eruption' from sun will smash into Earth on July 18
Two coronal mass ejections have combined into an enormous cloud of magnetized plasma that is forecast to hit Earth on Tuesday and potentially trigger a strong geomagnetic storm.
Pulsars
Pulsars are highly compact and rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit beams of electromagnetic radiation. Here are some key points about pulsars:
'Foundation' stars Lee Pace and Laura Birn discuss Season 2's riddles and romance (exclusive)
An interview with Lee Pace and Laura Birn about Season 2 of Apple TV+'s 'Foundation.'
Russia's Luna-25 moon lander reaches launch site for August 11 liftoff
Luna-25, the first spacecraft from modern Russia to head for the moon, has arrived at Vostochny Cosmodrome in the country's far east ahead of a planned August 11 launch.
Australian Space Agency investigating possible rocket debris found on beach
The Australian Space Agency found a piece of debris that may be part of a 'foreign space launch vehicle,' but it's unclear which one it could be.
Virgin Galactic to launch 2nd commercial spaceflight on Aug. 10
Virgin Galactic will launch six people to suborbital space next month on 'Galactic 02,' the company's first private astronaut mission.
Rusty Arctic rocks could help us understand water on Mars (photos)
Researchers in Canada's high Arctic are on a hunt for rusty rocks similar to those found on Mars. Their goal is to train researchers for future moon and Red Planet expeditions.
Perseverance Finds a Wealth of Organic Materials on Mars
The search for life on Mars has been a long a confusing one. Inconclusive experiments abound, but one thing is certain – there is definitely organic material on the Red Planet. Now, a new study in Nature has confirmed that finding and showed just how complex that organic material actually is.
A Satellite is Now Continuously Watching Lightning Strikes in Europe
Satellites often offer new perspectives when they launch. Sometimes because of the location they are placed in – sometimes because of their instrumentation. A new satellite by a consortium of European companies and agencies now provides a new perspective on one of the most powerful and fleeting natural phenomena – lightning.
The July new moon offers dark skies to see 5 visible planets tonight
Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter will all be visible overnight on Monday (July 17) during July's new moon, although some will require staying up late.
Lego Star Wars UCS X-Wing Starfighter review
Whether need to blow up the Death Star or just want a sweet display piece, there really is no substitute for the Lego Star Wars UCS X-Wing Starfighter.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season 2 episode 5 gives the Chapel-Spock-T'Pring love triangle a turn
Moderation is what makes the old-school-style comedy work in this this somewhat take-a-chance installment
Red Dwarf: 10 ways the Brit sci-fi sitcom proved it was as smart as Star Trek
It may be engineered for gags, but the 35-year-old show has never shied away from sophisticated sci-fi ideas.
Elusive exoplanet is 'cosmic sculptor' that carved spiral arms of its star
An exoplanet orbiting a young star is carving out spiral arms in the gas and dust that is birthing its planetary system.