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Hundreds of Minor Planets Found Beyond Neptune in OUR SOLAR SYSTEM, Planet Nine Next?
Researchers have successfully identified 316 minor planets beyond Neptune, 139 of which are completely new, in a discovery which could bring us one step closer to hunting down the mysterious Planet Nine. Using infrared and near-infrared data taken from the southern sky by the Dark Energy Survey (DES), scientists have painstakingly tracked down over 300 trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) at the … Continue reading
Traces of Theia Found in the Moon, Could Confirm Giant-Impact Hypothesis
Michelle Starr ScienceAlert Around 4.5 billion years ago, something the size of Mars collided with a newly formed Earth, to colossal effect. This object is not only thought to have fused with Earth and primed it for life, it also broke off a large chunk that went on to become the Moon. This story is known as the giant-impact hypothesis; … Continue reading
Could a ‘Bubble of Nothing’ Consume the Universe ?
According to physicists, a hole in the fabric of reality could wipe out everything in the universe. In the classic 1984 fantasy movie ‘The Neverending Story’, the world of Fantasia is being devoured by a malevolent force known as the ‘Nothing’ – effectively wiping it and its inhabitants from existence. But what if something similar could actually happen in real … Continue reading
Mysterious Meteorite-Like Object Catches Fire After Coming Into Contact With Water in India
Just recently prior to this (less than a month before this event), a meteorite hit a factory compound in Alwar, Rajasthan, India which resulted in a 20-feet deep crater! *Also see ‘update’ which appears under feature story via Sputniknews: Samples of the object, whose precise origins have yet to be identified, are expected to be sent to a lab for … Continue reading
Scientist Discover Unknown Layer of Information in RNA
New layer in the genetic code of life discovered! By Ingrid Spilde via Science Nordic And we’ve only just gotten used to epigenetics! Just a few years ago, scientists began to realize that our genes, neatly written with chemical letters in our DNA, are actually not carved in stone. Although genes themselves don’t change, they can be regulated. They are … Continue reading
Organic Molecules Discovered by Curiosity Rover Consistent with Early Life on Mars
Organic compounds called thiophenes are found on Earth in coal, crude oil and oddly enough, in white truffles, the mushroom beloved by epicureans and wild pigs. Thiophenes were also recently discovered on Mars, and Washington State University astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch thinks their presence would be consistent with the presence of early life on Mars. Schulze-Makuch and Jacob Heinz with the … Continue reading
10 Unsettling Incidents and Phenomena in Space
“The universe is a strange place by it’s very nature” This great video outlines some very interesting phenomena in space, and in my opinion, saves the best for last! IF YOU ENJOY THIS SITE PLEASE TELL OTHERS ABOUT US…SHARING IS CARING Start the discussion, leave a comment below
A Very Large Asteroid Will Fly By Earth Next Month
Asteroid “1998 OR2 is about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) across. If it were to hit Earth, it would certainly lead to devastation on a global scale.” via IFL Science: At the end of April, a bright and large near-Earth asteroid will come “close” to our planet, but don’t worry that “close” flyby is still at a safe distance. The asteroid … Continue reading
Mysterious Martian Cave Prompts Speculation
Recently NASA said they believe there may possibly be life in ancient caves on Mars NASA released a fascinating image capture of a large cave entrance on the slopes of a Martian volcano. The image which was posted on March 1st as NASA’s ‘Astronomy Picture of the Day’, is remarkably clear and shows the slopes of Mars’ Pavonis Mons volcano, … Continue reading
Alien Protein Found Inside a Meteorite for the First Time
A team of American scientists believe they may have discovered the first extraterrestrial protein known to man. It was found within a meteorite which fell to Earth some three decades ago. via RT: If verified, the find – which has yet to be peer reviewed – would be the latest in a series of milestones bringing us closer to discovering … Continue reading
