Will NASA's Mission to $10 Quintillion Psyche Asteroid Make Us All Rich?
The asteroid 16 Psyche is theorized to contain $10,000,000,000,000,000,000 worth of valuable metals, including platinum and gold.
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What Is Methanol Poisoning? Scientists Explain As More People Die
After a fourth person has died from suspected methanol poisoning, scientists explain how it affects the body.
Solar Orbiter Snaps Sharpest Ever Images of the Sun
"The sun's magnetic field is key to understanding the dynamic nature of our home star from the smallest to the largest scales," scientist Daniel Müller said.
NASA Curiosity Shares Stunning 360 View of Mars With Strange White Rocks
The rover's latest discoveries, including pure sulfur stones and sprawling mineral "spiderwebs," unravel new mysteries of Mars' watery past.
First-Ever Detailed Image of a Star Outside Milky Wayâand It Could Explode
The star, situated in a galaxy orbiting our own tens of thousands of light-years away, may be on the verge of a spectacular demise.
Scientists Create First Draft of Human 'Cell Atlas' for Disease Research
New advances allow scientists to study DNA, RNA, and gene activity in individual cells rather than in bulk tissue samples.
Text Under Gold Leaf of Ancient Book Revealed After 1,000 Years
Only 100 pages from a single copy of the ancient manuscript are thought to survive, held in collections around the world.
California Mountain Lions Are Changing Their Hours Because of Humans
"Mountain lions in and around Los Angeles were more nocturnal" in areas of high recreational activity, the researchers said.
NASA Map Reveals Global Regions Where Temperatures Are Soaring
"It is now virtually certain that 2024 will be the warmest year on record," climate change expert Samantha Burgess said.
Scientists Warn Hurricanes Are Growing Stronger: 'Catastrophic Damage'
Study finds climate change is fueling more storms with vastly increased wind speeds
The Diet That Could Save You More Than $600 Per Year
A study of different eating patterns has found one that could cut food costs for Americans by nearly 20 percent.
COVID Map Update: CDC Reveals States With 'High' Wastewater Viral Activity
There were "very high" levels of COVID-19 in New Mexico's wastewater between November 3 and November 9, and "high" levels in Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota.
NASA Taps SpaceX, Blue Origin for Lunar Habitat and Rover Delivery
The next phase of the Artemis program will see a Japanese rover and living quarters delivered to the lunar surface.
Geminid Meteor Shower 2024: When, Where and How To See It
The Geminids are "one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers," according to NASA, with up to 120 meteors falling per hour at its peak.
Is NASA Actually 'Killing' Life on Mars?
"The experiments performed by NASA's Viking landers may have accidentally killed Martian life by applying too much water," scientist Dirk Schulze-Makuch said.
