NASA peers inside an asteroid | Space photo of the day for March 19, 2026
NASA has used advanced imaging techniques to peer inside samples of asteroid Bennu, discovering extensive networks of cracks running throughout the rock particles.
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The Yamna reused sacred spaces in the north Pontic Steppe, study suggests
According to an article published in Antiquity by Dr. Svitlana Ivanova and her colleagues, the Yamna culture’s repurposing of older ritual spaces reflects a deliberate appropriation and continuation of sacred spaces. A case study of the Revova Kurgan 3, located…
Explosive daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Ohio — here’s where to look and what to do if you find one
The rare meteor exploded with the force of 250 tons of TNT.
Stories, not shopping lists: Narrative dating profiles draw more interest, experiments show
According to research published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media, if you want to attract more interest on dating apps, don’t just list your best qualities in your profile—instead, tell a story about your life. Dating profiles that tell…
Meet the Platypi: NASA’s Newest Astronaut Candidate Class
Ten explorers are currently training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to become flight-eligible astronauts. Selected in 2025, the astronaut candidates are building the technical and operational skills needed for future missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and eventually…
An AI cyberattack could trigger a satellite apocalypse in the next 2 years. Are we prepared?
AI could soon be able to hijack satellites and cause them to collide with other spacecraft, triggering a cascade that could render Earth orbit unsafe.
The best strength training plan might be simpler than you think
New strength training guidelines emphasize that doing any resistance training is what truly matters. Based on decades of research, experts say even simple routines can increase muscle, strength, and physical function. The key is not perfection but consistency. In fact,…
Watch Rocket Lab launch private Japanese ‘Strix’ satellite to orbit today
Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective today (March 19), and you can watch it live.
Physicists discover a heavy cousin of the proton at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider
A new subatomic particle known as the Ξcc⁺ has been discovered at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. This heavy proton-like particle contains two charm quarks and was detected using the upgraded LHCb experiment. Scientists observed it through its decay into lighter…
You can stream the two ‘missing’ Doctor Who episodes when travelling, save 73% and claim a free $50 voucher when you sign up for two years of NordVPN
Two ‘missing’ episodes of Doctor Who are coming to BBC iPlayer in the UK, so if you have an account, you can stream them, save 73% and claim a voucher with NordVPN.