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Some small asteroids can abruptly explode

Some asteroids are more dangerous than others, according to a report published in Nature Astronomy by an international team of researchers, led by astrophysicist Auriane Egal of the Montreal Planetarium in Canada. The team had presented their findings of an investigation into the impact of small asteroid 2023 CX1 over France in February 2023. This new paper revealed that small asteroids can explode on atmospheric entry.

Earth’s inner core: Nobody knows exactly what it’s made of, but now we’ve started to uncover the truth

The iron-rich core at the center of our planet has been a crucial part of Earth’s evolution. The core not only powers the magnetic field which shields our atmosphere and oceans from solar radiation, it also influences plate tectonics which have continually reshaped the continents.

Lucy’s main belt target has its features named

When considering the unnamed major features of all the moons, asteroids, and comets in our solar system, there are still a lot of places out there that need proper names. That means the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the non-governmental body responsible for naming astronomical objects, has its work cut out for them.

Single-shot laser technique captures plasma evolution at 100 billion frames per second

Plasma, ionized gas and the fourth state of matter, makes up over 99% of the ordinary matter in the universe. Understanding its properties is critical for developing fusion energy sources, modeling astrophysical objects like stars and improving manufacturing techniques for semiconductors in modern cell phones.

Observations shed light on fragmentation code and growth mystery of high-mass star formation

A collaborative team has revealed new observational evidence that sheds light on the mystery of massive star formation. Researchers from Yunnan University, the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the University of Chile, along with other domestic and international institutions, have published their findings in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series.

Here are the tools Perseverance used to spot a potential sign of ancient life

NASA’s search for evidence of past life on Mars just produced an exciting update. On Sept. 10, 2025, a team of scientists published a paper detailing the Perseverance rover’s investigation of a distinctive rock outcrop called Bright Angel on the edge of Mars’ Jezero Crater. This outcrop is notable for its light-toned rocks with striking mineral nodules and multicolored, leopard print-like splotches.

Conquering disorder: Modeling a solid with liquid-like ion movement

Copper selenide (Cu₂Se) attracts scientific interest for its thermoelectric ability to convert heat into electricity, but a lack of atomic-level understanding has limited its practical applications for decades.

BWC: Suspect leads LAPD cops on foot pursuit through Kohl’s, tries second escape at hospital

The man, who was spotted carrying multiple pairs of jeans, injured himself while resisting; when he was taken to a hospital, he tried to flee again before being taken into custody

From terraced hills to collapsed soufflés, scientists decode Venus’s mysterious surface

A research team led by geophysicists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography provides an explanation for features that characterize the surface of the solar system’s hottest planet.

Suspect rams into ICE officer, crashes into multiple DHS vehicles while trying to flee during traffic stop

The officer was nearly crushed as the driver and three passengers, found to be in the country illegally, attempted to flee, DHS said

BWC shows arrest of Fla. man who headbutted officer, threated to ‘detonate himself’

Miami Beach Police officers spent several minutes de-escalating the situation before the suspect headbutted one officer, requiring stitches

XRISM reveals surprisingly sluggish winds from neutron star differ from black hole outflows

The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) has revealed an unexpected difference between the powerful winds launching from a disk around a neutron star and those from material circling supermassive black holes.

Blue Alchemist is one step closer to creating sustainable infrastructure on the moon

Blue Origin is committed to making a permanent human presence in space a reality. To this end, they have developed the New Shepard and New Glenn rockets to send payloads to orbit, and aim to create super-heavy launch vehicles to reach the moon (New Armstrong and Blue Origin) and beyond. Another focus has been on developing systems that will enable In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) in extraterrestrial environments, which is essential for making space sustainable. This includes their Blue Alchemist ISRU system, which recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR).

Engine trouble forces Northrop Grumman to delay supply delivery to International Space Station

A newly launched supply ship has run into engine trouble that is preventing it from reaching the International Space Station.

Mars’s chilly north polar vortex may create a seasonal ozone layer

A rare glimpse into the wintry conditions of the Mars north polar vortex has shown that temperatures inside the vortex are far colder than outside, and that the permanent darkness that winter brings to the Martian north pole facilitates a surge in ozone in the atmosphere.