On October 24, 2024, four large asteroids, including one as tall as a skyscraper, will pass by Earth within a 12-hour span. Though classified as "potentially hazardous," none of these space rocks pose a threat to our planet. Scientists hope to capture radar images to learn more about these newly discovered asteroids as they make their closest approaches.

NASA has unveiled a prototype telescope for the LISA mission, a collaboration with ESA to detect gravitational waves from space. Set to launch in the mid-2030s, LISA will feature three spacecraft arranged in a triangular formation to measure ripples in space-time.

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the spiral galaxy IC 3225, zooming through the dense Virgo galaxy cluster like a cosmic cannonball. The galaxy is undergoing ram pressure stripping, a process that removes interstellar gas as it moves through the cluster’s hot, gas-filled environment, leaving behind a tail of gas and triggering changes in star formation.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered five ancient quasars that defy established models of cosmic formation. These lonely quasars, observed in regions of space with few neighboring galaxies, raise significant questions about how supermassive black holes could have grown so massive in the early universe without nearby matter to fuel them. This surprising discovery, detailed in recent studies, challenges our understanding of the formation of quasars and supermassive black holes.

Researchers are developing innovative remote-control robots and advanced simulations to assist future missions on the moon and Mars. These teleoperated robots will be able to collect critical materials like moon dust for future habitats and infrastructure. Teams from the University of Bristol have conducted successful tests of robotic arms manipulating lunar soil simulants, advancing technology for NASA’s Artemis Program and other space agencies' lunar exploration efforts.

The Hera spacecraft, on a mission to study the aftermath of NASA's DART asteroid impact, has beamed back its first images from space. Taken from a distance of over 1.6 million kilometers, the images show Earth and the moon against the vastness of space. Hera's mission, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), will arrive at the Didymos-Dimorphos asteroid system in 2026 to further investigate the impact's effects and provide crucial data for future asteroid deflection missions.

Scientists believe that dogs may be undergoing a third wave of domestication, driven by humans’ desire for calm, friendly pets suited to modern, urban lifestyles. This shift is influencing dogs’ behavior and biology, with service dogs representing the forefront of this evolution. Researchers have identified a stronger sensitivity to oxytocin, the “love hormone,” in some dogs, making them better companions as humans increasingly prioritize emotional support over traditional working roles.

For millennia, the phenomenon of static electricity has puzzled scientists and philosophers alike. From ancient Greek observations to modern-day experiments, the quest to unravel its true origins has been a longstanding mystery. Now, a groundbreaking discovery has shed light on the fundamental mechanisms behind this enigmatic force, revolutionizing our understanding of triboelectricity.

The majestic Pando, Earth's largest known organism, faces a slow but steady decline. This ancient aspen clone, spanning 106 acres in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, has stood as a testament to nature's resilience for millennia. However, recent scientific observations paint a worrying picture of its future.