Black Hole: Magnetic fields may be responsible for what makes them shine

Dec 05, 2019 14:54 pm UTC| Science

It is common knowledge that the gravitational pull of black holes is incredibly strong, so strong that not even light could escape. But a new discovery reveals how the magnetic fields play a part in what makes black holes...

Antarctica: How NASA scientists made breakthrough with latest discovery

Dec 05, 2019 14:54 pm UTC| Science

For many years, scientists have studied and tried to find an answer to the question of whether life can thrive in extreme temperatures. The latest discovery by NASA in Antarctica may prove to be helpful in answering that...

Human genetic enhancement might soon be possible – but where do we draw the line?

Dec 04, 2019 12:12 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

The first genetically edited children were born in China in late 2018. Twins Lulu and Nana had a particular gene known as CCR5 modified during embryonic development. The aim was to make them (and their descendants)...

NASA finds missing Indian moon probe

Dec 04, 2019 09:16 am UTC| Science

One of the biggest space mysteries was finally solved recently. NASA was able to locate the long-missing Indian moon probe. Express reports that the space agency managed to find the long-missing Indian moon probe after...

A black hole in the center of the galaxy can potentially consume the Earth

Dec 04, 2019 09:15 am UTC| Science

There have been many theories and explanations regarding black holes. However, a scary realization comes in the form of the black hole in the center of our own galaxy, which, experts believe, can consume the planet in the...

Zombie outbreak: A fatal disease turning deer into 'zombies' can spread to humans

Dec 04, 2019 09:15 am UTC| Science

It is very rare to have something commonly depicted in popular fantasy or horror media become something real. In this case, it appears that a disease that is recently prevalent among deer can potentially spread to humans...

Ancient volcanic rock and sand dunes found on Mars

Dec 04, 2019 09:11 am UTC| Science

Over time, we continue to learn more and more about the planets beyond our own. Recently, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter took a very clear set of photos of a region of the red planet, revealing what else is there to see...