Planetary scientists want to look for biological signatures in what they believe was once a Martian mud lake. After scientists carefully studied what they believe to be the dried remains of an equatorial mud lake Mars, their study of Hydraotes Chaos suggests that a buried reservoir of water has erupted to the surface. If the…
Fast radio bursts (FRBs), intense bursts of radio energy, are a perplexing astronomical mystery. Recent research from the University of Tokyo has found similarities between FRBs and earthquakes, suggesting they could be caused by “stellar shocks” on neutron stars. These findings could reshape our understanding of earthquakes, high-density matter, and nuclear physics. University of Tokyo…
An article appeared in the magazine earlier this month Scientific advances explaining how the caterpillars got their “chubby legs,” a description that at first seemed quite judgmental. The caterpillar’s job is to eat as quickly as possible all it can and grow as much as possible. Of course there will be chubby legs growing out…
Editor’s note: Subscribe to CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. CNN — If you’re looking for a spectacular show this weekend, look up to find the Orionid meteor shower shining brightly through Saturday and Sunday night. The shower is expected to peak at 8…
