China launches first probe to collect samples from far side of moon

China launched a probe to collect samples from the far side of the moon, a world first as Beijing pushes ahead with an ambitious program that aims to send a crewed lunar mission by 2030.

Giant Tonga Volcanic Eruption Could Disrupt Weather For Years to Come

Because it was an underwater volcano, Hunga Tonga produced little smoke, but a lot of water vapor: 100–150 million tonnes, or the equivalent of 60,000 Olympic swimming pools. 

Intermediate-mass black holes can survive in globular clusters

New research demonstrated a possible formation mechanism of intermediate-mass black holes in globular clusters, star clusters that could contain tens of thousands or even millions of tightly packed stars.

Planet hunters unveil massive catalog of strange worlds

A NASA catalog featuring 126 exotic, newly discovered worlds includes detailed measurements that allow for comparisons with our own solar system.

High groundwater depletion risk in South Korea in 2080s

Approximately three million people in currently untapped areas of Korea could face groundwater depletion by 2080.

Martian meteorites deliver a trove of information on Red Planet's structure

Mars has a distinct structure in its mantle and crust with discernible reservoirs, and this is known thanks to meteorites that scientists have analyzed. 

Strange Discovery Suggests Children Trust Robots Over Humans

From The Iron Giant to Big Hero 6, many of us will be familiar with tales of kids befriending robots, which suggest generations of young children are more trusting of advice from machines than their own flesh and blood.

How Misinformation Spreads Online

There are two types of 'superspreaders' of online misinformation: the intentional and organized spreaders of falsehoods or misleading claims, and those who unwittingly share information they didn't know was false.

Earliest, most distant galaxy discovered with James Webb Space Telescope

The two earliest and most distant galaxies yet confirmed, dating back to only 300 million years after the Big Bang, have been discovered using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.

People who "flow" may have better mental and cardiovascular health

When we are in a state of flow, it is likely that we are spending less time ruminating over our lives or worrying about the future.

Scientists Intrigued By Almost Perfectly Circular Pit on the Surface of Mars

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has discovered another intriguing formation on the planet's barren surface. Despite their best efforts, scientists can only guess as to how exactly holes like this one were formed.

A Bizarre Form of Water Could Help Explain Uranus's Messy Magnetism

One of the most peculiar things about Uranus and Neptune is their magnetic fields.

A Bizarre Form of Water Could Help Explain Uranus's Messy Magnetism

One of the most peculiar things about Uranus and Neptune is their magnetic fields.

Mysterious Arctic 'Zombie Fires' Might Not Be Old Flames After All

These fires puzzle scientists because they appear in early May, way ahead of the usual fire season in the far north, and can reignite for a number of years.

Mysterious Radiation Might Be Visible Around Baby Black Hole 'Morsels'

The researchers say that these black holes mergers are a window into Hawking Radiation. When black holes merge, they may create so-called "morsel" black holes the size of asteroids that are ejected into space.