Discovery
Young bats learn to be discriminating when listening for their next meal
Young bats learn to be discriminating when listening for their next meal Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute studied how young bats learn to discriminate between tasty and dangerous meals by eavesdropping on frog calls. The study found that juvenile bats respond more strongly to the calls of toxic toads compared to palatable túngara […]
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How to Contribute to Citizen Science with NASA
How to Contribute to Citizen Science with NASA NASA’s citizen science program allows anyone to contribute to scientific research without prior studies or experience. The program has led to over 500 co-authored scientific publications and has changed how scientists like Dr. Kuchner approach their work, making it “even cooler”. Citizen scientists have made discoveries such […]
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NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics
NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics NASA recently hosted an “Emerging Technologies for Astrophysics” workshop to discuss how advanced technologies like AI, quantum sensing, and advanced materials can impact future mission planning. The workshop brought together experts from industry, government, and academia to explore specific applications for astrophysics missions and accelerate the […]
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Seeing the Cygnus Loop in a New Way
Seeing the Cygnus Loop in a New Way NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has created a 3D model of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant that provides insights into the explosive death of a massive star. The 3D model allows people to explore and print examples of stars in the early and end stages of their […]
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‘Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence’ − an astronomer explains how much evidence scientists need to claim discoveries like extraterrestrial life
‘Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence’ − an astronomer explains how much evidence scientists need to claim discoveries like extraterrestrial life Scientists searching for extraterrestrial life need extraordinary evidence to support their claims, as suggested by Carl Sagan’s phrase “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” The detection of life on K2-18b, a planet in another star system, […]
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Saturn’s moon could have life, but only a little bit
Saturn’s moon could have life, but only a little bit Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, may harbor life, but only in tiny amounts. A new study suggests that the moon’s subsurface ocean could support simple, microscopic life forms. The researchers used bioenergetic modeling to develop a realistic scenario of what life on Titan might look like, […]
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Eye on Infinity: NASA Celebrates Hubble’s 35th Year in Orbit
Eye on Infinity: NASA Celebrates Hubble’s 35th Year in Orbit Hubble was launched on April 24, 1990, and has since revolutionized our understanding of the universe with its stunning images and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. The telescope has captured breathtaking views of galaxies, nebulae, stars, and planets, including a record-breaking 20,000 images of the cosmos. Hubble’s […]
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Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet – an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical
Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet – an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical A team of astronomers has found potential evidence for life on a distant planet called K2-18b, which orbits a star about 120 light-years from Earth. The discovery was made using the James Webb Space Telescope, […]
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Developing Oxychalcogenide Membranes for Superconducting Power Transmission
Developing Oxychalcogenide Membranes for Superconducting Power Transmission Researchers are developing oxychalcogenide membranes for superconducting power transmission, aiming to create a cable that can operate on the Moon with low electrical losses. The team will use novel manufacturing techniques to grow alternating layers of FeSe SrTiO3 films onto a substrate, resulting in a superconducting tape that […]
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Solved Mars’ Missing Carbonate Mystery
NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Solved Mars’ Missing Carbonate Mystery NASA’s Curiosity Rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars that may help explain the planet’s missing ancient atmosphere. The rover found evidence of siderite, an iron carbonate mineral, in rocks beneath the surface of Mount Sharp in Gale Crater, which suggests that carbonate minerals […]
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