Science n Space News
Doomsday Glacier is melting slower than previously thought — but it's still in big trouble
Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, known as the Doomsday Glacier for the role its melt could play in global sea level rise, is melting more slowly than previously estimated, new research finds. But the glacier is still in t
By WG
Feb 16, 2023
Elusive Planet Nine could be surrounded by hot moons, and that's how we'd find it
The mysterious Planet Nine may have up to 20 moons that could be superheated by the hypothetical planet's gravitational pull, making them easy to spot.
By WG
Feb 16, 2023
FDA no longer requires animal testing for new drugs. Is that safe?
The FDA can now approve drugs that haven't been tested in animals, but don't expect drug companies to switch gears too quickly.
By WG
Feb 16, 2023
'Potentially hazardous' asteroid twice the size of the World Trade Center will shoot past Earth tonight
Asteroid (199145) 2005 YY128 will pass by Earth at a distance of 2.5 million miles on Feb. 15, but will pose no threat to our planet.
By WG
Feb 16, 2023