Black Holes from Before Big Bang Could Still Exist Today as ‘Cosmic Fossils’

Black Holes from Before Big Bang Could Still Exist Today as ‘Cosmic Fossils’

New research study by Professor Enrique Gaztañaga from the University of Portsmouth and the Institute of Space Sciences in Barcelona recommends some great voids formed before the Big Bang and…

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A giant ‘shadow’ has been creeping across Mars for 50 years — and scientists aren’t sure why

A giant ‘shadow’ has been creeping across Mars for 50 years — and scientists aren’t sure why

An area of Mars’Utopia Planitia covered with dark volcanic products is gradually broadening throughout the Red Planet’s surface area. And professionals are not exactly sure why. (Image credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin)…

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Bruce the parrot is missing his upper beak —‬ but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming an undefeated jousting champion

Bruce the parrot is missing his upper beak —‬ but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming an undefeated jousting champion

Bruce the parrot utilizes his hurt beak to win competitors with other male parrots. (Image credit: Alex Grabham ) A New Zealand parrot that’s missing out on the whole leading…

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Scientists identify main cause of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Scientists identify main cause of extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

19459003]fetchpriority=”high” data-component-name=”Image”> Hyperemesis gravidarum is the most severe type of queasiness and throwing up throughout pregnancy. (Image credit: PonyWang through Getty Images) A severe type of queasiness and throwing up…

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Altar to Sol: A rare 1,900-year-old monument dedicated to the Roman god of light and used in a secret underground ritual

Altar to Sol: A rare 1,900-year-old monument dedicated to the Roman god of light and used in a secret underground ritual

The altar to Sol was pierced from behind so that light might shine through. (Image credit: © National Museums Scotland) FAST FACTS Call: Altar to Sol What it is: A…

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Loneliness may contribute to memory issues, but not dementia — they are ‘not the same thing’

Loneliness may contribute to memory issues, but not dementia — they are ‘not the same thing’

A scientist discusses why the link in between solitude and amnesia might be more nuanced than researchers believed. (Image credit: Westend61 by means of Getty Images) Solitude is something the…

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Can the US be trusted with the moon? A law scholar raises concerns after Artemis II’s success.

Can the US be trusted with the moon? A law scholar raises concerns after Artemis II’s success.

The Artemis II rocket launched on its historical moon objective on April 1, 2026. (Image credit: GREGG NEWTON/AFP by means of Getty Images) The effective Artemis II journey around the…

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Lyrid meteor shower 2026: See spring’s first rain of ‘shooting stars’ peak in moonless skies

Lyrid meteor shower 2026: See spring’s first rain of ‘shooting stars’ peak in moonless skies

“Shooting stars” from the Lyrid meteor shower as seen from the International Space Station. (Image credit: NASA/JSC/D. Pettit) The night sky is set to provide among spring’s most prepared for…

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Largest-ever 3D map of the universe shows 47 million galaxies, from the Milky Way to ‘cosmic noon’ — Space photo of the week

Largest-ever 3D map of the universe shows 47 million galaxies, from the Milky Way to ‘cosmic noon’ — Space photo of the week

A little part of DESI’s year-five map of the massive structure of deep space. (Image credit: DESI Collaboration and DESI Member Institutions/DOE/KPNO/ NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/ R. ProctorImage Processing: M. Zamani(NSF NOIRLab ))…

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Can chickens really run around with their heads cut off?

Can chickens really run around with their heads cut off?

Can chickens endure long after their heads are sliced off? (Image credit: Sol de Zuasnabar Brebbia by means of Getty Images) Lots of chickens satisfy their end with a quick…

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