Confirmed: Comet Dust Tail is Electrically Charged | Space News0
- From Around the Web, Space
- November 14, 2018
New scientific reports are again confirming the electrical nature of one of the most mysterious phenomena in the cosmos, the comet.
New scientific reports are again confirming the electrical nature of one of the most mysterious phenomena in the cosmos, the comet.
Renewed US interest could produce some fascinating hearings, but the focus should be on the quality not just the quantity of reported sightings
A legal battle over a 10,600 year old ancient skeleton — called the ‘Spirit Cave Mummy’ — has ended after advanced DNA sequencing found it was related to a Native American tribe.
The Irish Aviation Authority is investigating reports of bright lights and UFOs off the south-west coast of Ireland.
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We live together on the surface of a smallish rock in the immediate neighborhood of an angry plasma death-ball that gives us the energy we need to survive but could also swallow our entire home with nary a burp.
DARPA has identified eight sites in the United States that it plans to use for a commercial launch competition, a selection that addresses one of the major concerns of potential competitors.
Of all our planet’s continents, we know the least about the icy landmass of Antarctica. Now, scientists have used satellite imagery to peer into Earth’s tectonics, revealing the hidden structures of Antarctica as part of their work.
Epigenetic markers on DNA can reveal far more intricate details about someone than current techniques.
Earth’s water may have originated from both asteroidal material and gas left over from the formation of the Sun, according to new research. The new finding could give scientists important insights about the development of other planets and their potential to support life.