Category: Science

Beachgoers in San Diego have stumbled upon amazing shimmering purple shells. Scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have revealed these to be Janthina, a rare type of sea snail recognized for its vibrant violet color and specialized flotation system. While they usually inhabit warmer waters, these intriguing creatures sometimes wash up on Southern California shores.

A peculiar interstellar entity is speeding towards Earth, and leading UFO researcher from Harvard suggests it might be a dangerous form of extraterrestrial technology. In a fresh, peer-review pending paper, Avi Loeb, alongside experts from the UK-based Initiative for Interstellar Studies, proposes a theory that the recently discovered object, known as 3I/ATLAS, may have origins tied to an unfriendly civilization.

Tehran’s recent satellite rocket test has sparked fears amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing nuclear talks in Europe.

Even with advances over the years, women are still less represented in STEM jobs.

Researchers have possibly identified a ‘ninth’ planet lurking beyond Neptune in the Kuiper Belt.

Get ready, stargazers! This week, three exciting rocket launches are set to take place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California.

Researchers recently identified a basaltic meteorite believed to be 2.35 billion years old, overturning previous assumptions about volcanic activity on the moon.

National Park Service reassures public that wildlife at Yellowstone isn’t leaving, and volcanic activity is far into the future.

Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, intrigues scientists due to the potential underwater ocean hidden beneath its icy crust. Researchers, led by microbiologist James Holden, are studying Earth’s deep-sea microbes to understand what extraterrestrial life may look like on this distant moon.

Not too long ago, American scientific institutions were at the pinnacle of global prestige, grabbing Nobel prizes regularly. However, significant funding cuts during the Trump era have detrimental effects, diminishing America’s leadership in science and innovation.