Space is full of strange and fascinating phenomena that often outdo science fiction. Here are some bite-sized facts about our cosmos and beyond. In 2009, astronomers found ethyl formate near the Milky ...

It appears that we live on the knife-edge, where only the narrowest combination of values for the fundamental constants allow life, and especially conscious life, to arise. The fundamental constants ...

A quantum computer has reached new heights. The first quantum computer in space is now orbiting Earth on a satellite, scientists report. Launched on June 23, the computer had to be designed to fit in ...

"This work is a step toward understanding how quantum mechanics and gravity work together, a major unsolved problem in physics." The first step toward quantum gravity, the "holy grail of physics," may ...

The solar system is more than just planets orbiting the Sun it’s full of mysteries and wonders. In this video, we reveal 10 mind-blowing facts you probably never learned in school. Get ready to see ...

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Roll out the cosmic welcome mat for our solar system’s newest resident: a never-before-seen moon orbiting Uranus. A team of astronomers announced Tuesday that a new satellite measuring roughly 90 ...

New research has unveiled the awesome power of newly-discovered "space hurricanes." In 2014, an unusual phenomenon appeared in space, miles above the North Pole. It looked like a hurricane you might ...

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Fermenting foods in space could provide a new culinary frontier. When fermented aboard the International Space Station, the Japanese condiment miso tasted nuttier than two earthbound versions, ...