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The Webb Space Telescope will study how planets form and evolve in our solar system and beyond.
NASA and private companies like SpaceX face numerous challenges in sending humans to Mars, including life support systems and transportation logistics.
80,000 wildfires erupt in Canada each year, prompting scientists to conduct controlled fire experiments to improve firefighting strategies and safety measures.
A family travels from Southeast Florida to Montauk, New York, to participate in a shark tagging program led by marine biologist Dr. Craig O'Connell.
In the UK, Dan O’Neill investigates the growing trend of keeping primates as pets, highlighting the experiences of pet owners and the challenges faced by Wild Futures, a primate rescue centre.
Urban populations are expected to reach 50 to 70% by 2050, prompting innovative urban development solutions showcased in 'Cities of Tomorrow - New cities' by Frédéric Castaignède.
Nigel, an acclaimed science populariser, explores the mysteries of the outer Solar System and the debate over the existence of Planet X, engaging students' curiosity.
ALMA, the world's largest astronomical project, analyzes submillimeter wavelengths to explore the cold, hidden areas of the universe.
More than 700 asteroids could be worth over 100 trillion dollars, raising questions about wealth distribution and tax implications in space.
More than 90 percent of water on the International Space Station is recycled from sinks, toilets, and condensation for reuse by astronauts.
Experience the International Space Station, brimming with experiments and life support systems.
The event horizon defines a black hole, trapping information and causing spaghettification.
Spirit and Opportunity, NASA's twin rovers, explored the Martian surface for over a decade, revealing evidence of ancient wet environments.
On August 17, 2017, astronomers detected the merger of two neutron stars, producing gravitational waves and an electromagnetic flash for the first time.
At the height of the golden age of piracy, there were at least 10,000 pirates operating worldwide, ambushing merchant ships and establishing a republic in the Bahamas.
The Crab Nebula, a remnant of a supernova explosion, showcases the life cycle of stars, illustrating their birth, growth, and dramatic end in the cosmos.
Lawetlat'la, also known as Mount St. Helens, serves as a focal point for examining the challenges of predicting volcanic eruptions through various scientific methods.
In the Bering Sea, crab fishermen aboard the Northwestern, Time Bandit, and Wizard face harsh weather and competition while striving for a profitable catch.
A Canadian scientific expedition in Resolute Bay successfully installed a plastic dome on the Arctic Ocean floor to support research beneath the ice.
Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory in Chile identify seven planets orbiting Gliese 667C, including two in the habitable zone for potential liquid water.
A supernova can release as much energy in 10 seconds as all the stars, galaxies, and quasars in the observable universe combined.
In 2022, a massive tornado outbreak in Texas and Kansas devastates communities, impacting homes and schools while capturing the raw power of nature on film.
Earth and the Sun navigate the Milky Way together, showcasing their intricate relationship and the cosmic forces that shape their existence.
Dental calculus, the hardened residue on teeth, serves as a unique fossil record that allows scientists to trace microbial evolution over 40 million years.
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, introduced in 1989, features advanced radar-reduction technology and plays a vital role in modern military operations.
25 years and $10 billion later, the James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch from French Guiana in December to study the universe's earliest light.
Peter Girguis, a Harvard professor, explores how chemical signatures in Martian methane and ancient Earth zircon crystals may indicate extraterrestrial life.
Particles in the universe should be 100 million billion times heavier, yet recent observations suggest the universe continues to exist without collapsing.
India's recent ballistic missile test raises concerns about space debris orbiting Earth.
Wernher von Braun, a Nazi scientist, aids Americans in rocket technology after WWII.
Mysterious deep ocean sounds continue to baffle scientists, prompting research from organizations like NOAA and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
The ocean twilight zone, a largely unexplored layer of the ocean, is examined by scientists studying its ecological roles and impact on marine health.
The Standard Model Lagrangian, a complex equation, represents the best understanding of the subatomic world in particle physics.
Scientists have identified about 50 taste receptors, revealing that taste and smell can begin on the tongue rather than only in the brain.
The evolution of hearts traces the development of this vital organ from the earliest common ancestors, highlighting hundreds of millions of years of biological adaptation.
Venom, a lethal evolutionary adaptation found in species from snakes to jellyfish, is examined by evolutionary biologist Sean B.
A hydrofoil can reach speeds of up to 36 knots while maintaining stability in heavy seas, making it less vulnerable to underwater explosions.
The X-15 reached a speed of 2.5 Mach, or 1,660 miles per hour, at an altitude of 67,000 feet during its test flights in the 1960s.
$400 billion to $600 billion a year is estimated to be stolen by the Communist Party of China through trade secret theft and industrial espionage.
More people are being saved from cancer each year, with significant progress made in treatment over the past five years.
Billions are being invested in fusion startups as technological challenges have been largely resolved, with no single deal-breaker difficulty remaining.
70 million people have been infected with HIV, making it one of the worst pandemics in history, with ongoing research focused on finding a cure.
Daniel Guiral works to install a floating lab in the inaccessible Kaw Swamp of French Guyana.
From 1961 to 1971, the US military sprayed 72 million liters of Agent Orange in Vietnam, causing severe health issues that persist today.
In a medical facility, a woman from Long Island undergoes a fecal transplant to restore gut health after chemotherapy for bone marrow cancer, highlighting the importance of gut bacteria diversity.
Five million pounds of liquid oxygen fueled the Saturn 5 rocket that launched Apollo 12 on November 14, 1969, despite a lightning storm overhead.
Leading surgical oncologists employ innovative technology and techniques to extend the lives of cancer patients in their ongoing battle against the disease.
Sungrazing comets pass close to the Sun, revealing secrets about our solar system.
