A tank of the purest water, buried under kilometers of rock in Ontario, Canada, flashed as a barely detectable particle slammed through its molecules.
This event was the first time that water had be… [+4564 chars]

A tank of the purest water, buried under kilometers of rock in Ontario, Canada, flashed as a barely detectable particle slammed through its molecules.

ScienceAlert

Ghostly Glow of Nuclear Power Station Detected in Water 150 Miles Away - ScienceAlert

The recently discovered, much-hyped Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has almost zero chance of hitting Earth in 2032, according to the latest astronomical observations.
After the probability of impact peaked a… [+2683 chars]

Another night of observations revealed there is little to fear from the football-field-sized Asteroid 2024 YR4.

The Washington Post

Odds of recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth drop nearly to zero - The Washington Post

SpaceX completed a new first with a recent launch of the Falcon 9 rocket that sent another batch of Starlink satellites to orbit.
On Tuesday, for the first time, SpaceX managed to complete a launch … [+1696 chars]

SpaceX completed a new first with a recent launch of the Falcon 9 rocket that sent another batch of Starlink satellites to orbit.

Teslarati

SpaceX completes a new first with recent Falcon 9 launch - TESLARATI

You don’t need a degree in rocket science to know that Elon Musk’s ego is as fragile as a Tesla in sub-zero temperatures. On Thursday, the billionaire’s temper was on full display after he blew up at… [+4385 chars]

Elon Musk attacked astronaut Andreas Mogensen after the pilot called out his lies about two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station.

Rolling Stone

Musk Blows Up at Astronaut for Calling Out His Space Station Lie - Rolling Stone

A recent study has unveiled how chemical elements and powerful winds shape the atmosphere of a planet far beyond our solar system. 
By examining separate layers of the planets atmosphere in 3D, the … [+5453 chars]

A recent study has unveiled how chemical elements and powerful winds shape the atmosphere of a planet far beyond our solar system.

Earth.com

First 3D view of an exoplanet's atmosphere reveals alien weather that's "Out of science fiction" - Earth.com

Astronomers have used the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
 (DESI) to discover a treasure trove of black holes, many of which are rare "missing links" in the cosmic monsters' evolution.
The sea… [+4009 chars]

How black holes grow to monstrous scales is one of astronomy's prevailing enigmas. A new record-breaking dataset, which reveals 300 potential 'missing link black holes', could help to unravel it.

Live Science

Scientists may have just discovered 300 of the rarest black holes in the universe - Livescience.com

For the first time in history, the Moon is about to get a 4G cellular network, marking a revolutionary step in space communication. This groundbreaking system, developed by Nokia Bell Labs in collabo… [+4368 chars]

For the first time ever, the Moon is about to get a 4G cellular network, revolutionizing how lunar missions communicate. Developed by Nokia Bell Labs in collaboration with NASA, this next-generation communication system will provide fast, reliable connectivit…

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

The Moon Is Getting 4G! How This Breakthrough Will Transform Space Exploration Forever - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

“There is very little incremental utility. Let’s go to Mars.”…

Ars Technica

Elon Musk recommends that the International Space Station be deorbited ASAP - Ars Technica

Today, we know of Mars as a cold, dry desert, with patches of subterranean ice and ice caps
 at its poles. Billions of years ago, however, liquid water flowed freely across the planet. And, while NA… [+2579 chars]

The ripples suggest that the lake was free of ice at one point.

Space.com

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover discovers evidence of ripples from an ancient Red Planet lake (images) - Space.com

The Sky Looks Back – The Andromeda Galaxy as captured by Andrew McCarthy from his backyard.
Capturing high-resolution images of celestial objects outside of the Milky Way is usually the preserve of … [+3572 chars]

Zoom in on an object that is 2.5 million light years away.

PetaPixel

Backyard Photographer Captures Stunningly Clear Photo of Andromeda Galaxy - PetaPixel

A private spacecraft on a pretty badass mission has sent back footage of the far side of the Moon, on its way to land in the Mare Crisium region of our satellite on March 2.Blue Ghost, a spacecraft f… [+2998 chars]

Things are looking good for landing on March 2, for a pretty badass mission.

IFLScience

Private Spacecraft On Awesome Mission Sends Back Footage Of The Far Side Of The Moon - IFLScience

The FAA has not concluded its investigation, but a resolution is expected soon.

Mere weeks after Starship’s breakup, the vehicle may soon fly again - Ars Technica

A SpaceX rocket stage fell to Earth early Wednesday (Feb. 19), blazing a trail of fire through European skies.
Across the English region of Lincolnshire, the fireball was visible over homes, with lo… [+3864 chars]

The Falcon 9 upper stage failed to deorbit as planned following its Feb. 1 launch.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket debris creates dramatic fireball over Europe, crashes in Poland (video) - Space.com

The discovery of a 183-million-year-old plesiosaur fossil in Germany has provided scientists with unprecedented insights into the external anatomy of this iconic Jurassic-era marine reptile. Research… [+2827 chars]

A fossil discovery in Germany is revealing unexpected details about a Jurassic-era marine predator. Scientists examining its preserved soft tissue uncovered something never seen before in plesiosaurs. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about how the…

This 183-Million-Year-Old Fossil Is Unlike Anything Seen Before—Here’s Why? - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

Recent research has revealed a startling connection between algae and the accelerating melting of Greenlands ice sheet. As global temperatures continue to rise, pigmented algae, particularly species … [+5223 chars]

A recent discovery in Greenland reveals a surprising factor that could accelerate the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet. Researchers have found that algae, thriving on exposed parts of the ice, could contribute to an increase in ice sheet melting. These alga…

Indiandefencereview.com

Unexpected Growth on Greenland’s Ice Could Have Major Impacts on Melting Rates - Indian Defence Review

HELSINKI The spacecraft for Chinas Tianwen-2 combined near-Earth asteroid sample return and comet rendezvous mission has arrived at Xichang spaceport for launch preparations.
The Tianwen-2 spacecraf… [+4714 chars]

HELSINKI — The spacecraft for China’s Tianwen-2 combined near-Earth asteroid sample return and comet rendezvous mission has arrived at Xichang spaceport for launch preparations. The Tianwen-2 space…

SpaceNews

China readies Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return spacecraft for launch - SpaceNews

New research on the inner ear morphology of Neanderthals and their ancestors challenges the widely accepted theory that Neanderthals originated after an evolutionary event that implied the loss of pa… [+5422 chars]

New research on the inner ear morphology of Neanderthals and their ancestors challenges the widely accepted theory that Neanderthals originated after an evolutionary event that implied the loss of part of their genetic diversity. The findings, based on fossil…

Phys.Org

The inner ear of Neanderthals reveals clues about their enigmatic origin - Phys.org

In the eastern reaches of Java, Indonesia, the Kawah Ijen volcano stuns the world with a spectacle of neon-blue flames lighting up its crater at night. While it appears as if the volcano is spewing b… [+3717 chars]

At night, deep in Indonesia, a volcano glows with an eerie blue fire, unlike anything seen before. The flames slither down its slopes, casting an otherworldly glow that seems almost too surreal to be real. Scientists have uncovered the shocking truth behind t…

Why Is This Indonesian Volcano Spewing Blue Lava Instead of Red? Scientists Can’t Believe Their Eyes! - The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

<ul><li>Scientists have discovered a nearly complete skull of a Hyaenodonta, a hypercarnivore that that lived during the Oligocene Epoch some 20 million years ago.
</li><li>Scientifically known as B… [+3362 chars]

It could change what we know about apex predators.

Popular Mechanics

Scientists Rescued the 15-Million-Year-Old Skull of a Hypercarnivore From Obscurity - Yahoo

WASHINGTON NASAs associate administrator will leave the agency at the end of the week as uncertainty continues about the timing and scope of potential job cuts.
In a statement late Feb. 19, NASA ann… [+4260 chars]

NASA’s associate administrator will leave the agency at the end of the week as uncertainty continues about the timing and scope of potential job cuts.