Neutron star cooling simulations set new constraints on light QCD axions - Phys.org

Neutron stars, the remnants of massive stars after a supernova explosion, have often been the focus of studies aimed at testing and unveiling exotic physics. This is because these stars are among the densest objects in the universe, so they host extremely hig…

Saturn's moon looked like a snowy Utah landscape in my mind. The reality is just as compelling - Yahoo! Voices

A famous illustration of Saturn's moon Titan got it all wrong. Never mind -- what we imagine space to be, and what we know it is, can both evoke the sublime.

Earth from space: Svalbard's radioactive 'Bear Island' surrounded by rare cloud swirls and a giant algal bloom - Livescience.com

A 2023 satellite image captured a pair of peculiar phenomena painting parallel swirls in the sea and sky around Norway's Bear Island, which is surrounded by extremely radioactive waters left behind by a doomed Soviet submarine.

The next leg of the new moon race is about to kick off — and it could be the most exciting yet - CNN

In recent years, several spacecraft failed in their attempts to land on the moon. But 2025 may offer crucial second chances.

Fishy fossil: 72-million-year-old sea monster species could be fake, says study - Yahoo! Voices

A fossil once hailed as evidence of a unique mosasaur species, Xenodens calminechari, may be a forgery, a new study claims.

How to Debate a Flat-Earther - Universe Today

The problem with debating a flat-Earther is that they didn’t arrive at their conclusions from the weight evidence, so using the evidence isn’t going to work to change their minds.

This living fossil has blue blood and has survived five mass extinctions. - farmingdale-observer.com

The horseshoe crab, a remarkable creature with blue blood, has captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. This living fossil, which has survived five mass extinctions, continues to astonish researchers with its unique biology and resilience. …

Here's when the cicadas will be back in 2025 - WKRC TV Cincinnati

It won't be as overwhelming as the summer of 2021, but cicadas are said to returning in the United States this year.

Fossilized frozen forest discovery in the US reveals ancient alpine ecosystem - Earth.com

Ancient forest preserved under ice on the Beartooth Plateau provides a rare look into how warming climates could reshape alpine ecosystems.

How To See Brightest Comet Of 2025 Over CA This Week - Patch

Comet Atlas C/2024 G3 is at its closest point to the sun this week. It won't return for another 160,000 years.

Physicists measure quantum geometry for the first time - MIT News

MIT physicists and colleagues measured quantum geometry for first time, opening new avenues for understanding and manipulating electrons in materials.

All-New Chapter 2 Rira All-Road Bike & Revamped Super-Narrow Mana5 Cockpits - BikeRumor.com

Chapter 2 launches all-new Rira light carbon all-rounder road bike & a new super-narrow 1-piece carbon Mana5 handlebar cockpit…

NOAA Satellites Monitor California Wildfires - nesdis

NOAA satellites have been closely monitoring multiple wildfires that began erupting in southern California on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 and are continuing to devastate the region.

Cosmic shock waves: Unraveling the mystery of electron acceleration - Phys.org

Scientists have come a step closer to understanding how collisionless shock waves—found throughout the universe—are able to accelerate particles to extreme speeds.

NASA Spots Mysterious Ghost Island That Vanishes Almost as Quickly as It Appears - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

NASA’s satellites have captured a mesmerizing mystery: a ghost island that emerged seemingly out of nowhere, only to vanish without a trace. This enigmatic landmass appeared briefly, sparking intrigue and raising questions about its sudden arrival and disappe…

NASA's Hubble Tracks Down a 'Blue Lurker' Among Stars - Hubble Space Telescope