Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL to Depart International Space Station Friday
The Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, which delivered more than 11,000 pounds of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station, is scheduled to depart Friday, Oct.
» readTwo Meteor Showers Will Light Up October Skies
The Draconid and Orionid meteor showers are expected to peak this month, offering sky watchers opportunities to see shooting stars. The Draconids will peak on the night of October 8, while the Orionids will peak on October 21, according to NASA.
» readNew research reveals Rosalind Franklin knew her DNA photograph held the double helix secret
New research has shown that Rosalind Franklin was aware that her famous Photograph 51 contained the key to the double-helix structure of DNA. The findings challenge the long-held narrative that she did not recognize the significance of her own work.
» readWearing shoes alters ankle bone structure, study finds
The discovery affects the understanding of how human walking evolved, as fossil bones have often been compared to those of modern, shoe-wearing people. The study was conducted by researchers including Hannah Farrell of UNT Health Fort Worth in Texas.
» readChemical clue suggests white dwarf star may host a second-generation planet
A surprising chemical clue has been uncovered by astronomers, suggesting that the white dwarf star HS 0209+0832 may host a second-generation planet. This finding was depicted in an artist’s concept released on Oct.
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