A strange intermittent radio signal from space has astronomers puzzled

When astronomers turn our radio telescopes out towards space, we sometimes detect sporadic bursts of radio waves originating from across the vast expanse of the universe....

What causes the different colours of the aurora? An expert explains the electric rainbow

Last week, a huge solar flare sent a wave of energetic particles from the Sun surging out through space. Over the weekend, the wave reached Earth,...

Solar storm hitting Earth could knock out power, electronics worldwide

NASA hints of atmosphere on rocky planet outside solar system

ANKARA – NASA scientists hinted that they might find evidence of an atmosphere on a rocky planet called “55 Cancri e (Janssen)” outside the solar system by...

Venus is losing water faster than previously thought – here’s what that could mean for the early planet’s habitability

Today, the atmosphere of our neighbor planet Venus is as hot as a pizza oven and drier than the driest desert on Earth – but it...

Mind-bending maths could stop quantum hackers, but few understand it

Imagine the tap of a card that bought you a cup of coffee this morning also let a hacker halfway across the world access your bank...

Under the influence and under arrest − what happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?

Imagine it’s Friday night. You’re enjoying happy hour with friends after a long week. You’re relaxed, having indulged in several of your preferred adult beverages. Now...

Earth’s rotation slowing, making days longer, scientists say

ISTANBUL – Recent data from atomic clocks showed the Earth’s rotational speed may be slowing, leading to longer days, according to the time and date website...

NASA’s mission to an ice-covered moon will contain a message between water worlds

An illustration of the Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will head to Jupiter’s moon Europa. NASA/JPL-Caltech   NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, headed to Jupiter’s ice-covered moon Europa...