SCIENCE

An international agency reported that Earth was hit by a small asteroid over a week ago. According to the agency, the space rock burned up in the atmosphere and detonated over Puerto Rico.

The Icelandic Met Office detected an "inflation" in a volcano near the famous Icelandic Blue Lagoon. Authorities have declared a state of uncertainty because of the event.

For a new study, researchers used albatrosses to help detect fishing vessels that are potentially engaging in illegal fishing. Of the fishing vessels the albatrosses encountered, a significant percentage exhibited signs of possible illegal activity.

NASA released an infrared image of the Tarantula Nebula from Spitzer Space Telescope just days before the telescope finally retires. The Tarantula Nebula was one of Spitzer's first targets when it launched in 2003.

Side-by-side photos of NASA’s Curiosity clearly show the effect of spending seven years on Mars has on the robotic rover. The images perfectly show how the rover’s appearance has drastically transformed during the course of its mission.

A public health expert warned that the number of people infected by the novel coronavirus from China could already be at around 100,000. The expert based his estimate on the reproductive rate of the infectious disease.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is working on a new project that involves testing the teamwork between two lunar robotic rovers. These rovers could assist astronauts in upcoming missions to the Moon.

One of the most important nutrients that your body needs to keep its nerve and blood cells healthy is vitamin B12. When there is an insufficiency of this vitamin in your body, abnormally huge red blood cells that cannot properly function may start to form. Over time, this can lead to a host of health issues. What are some of the signs that indicate vitamin B12 deficiency?

Defeating sleep deprivation may be a difficult feat but there are simple solutions that may help you overcome. Some drinks, for instance, have been proven to help defeat sleep loss.

NASA is looking to hire someone who will be part of the agency’s historic mission to Mars. According to a new job ad posted by NASA, the current open position is for someone who will oversee the agency’s upcoming sample-return mission on Mars.

NASA’s automated tracking system has spotted two asteroids that are currently headed for Earth. According to the agency’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the approaching asteroids have natural orbits that cross Earth’s path.

Here is a gist of expert opinions about wearing a facial mask to protect against the deadly coronavirus.

Springtime is almost here, and this is the best time to take out your outdoor fitness gear and start exercising. There are instances, however, when you just do not have the strength to perform these activities. One of the main causes of this is the loss of muscle strength.

Pancreatic cancer develops when cells within the pancreas multiply uncontrollably. This large gland is a member of the digestive system, so symptoms of this deadly condition could appear in your stools.

Many chronic ailments are considered preventable. One such ailment is type 2 diabetes. If you, however, are starting to worry if you have type 2 diabetes, you might want to check your armpits for clues.

Losing visceral fat must be one of the primary concerns of everybody. An accumulation of this fat can lead to life-threatening consequences. There is one diet out there that could effectively help you.

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir tweeted incredible selfies from one of her spacewalks. The Earth can even be seen behind her in one of the photos.

For 10 days, scientists and park rangers will search for suitable tortoises to begin a new breeding program for Galapagos tortoises.

The ESA's Solar Orbiter launch will be delayed by two days as a result of a minor issue from a previous countdown dress rehearsal.

Despite the growing number of cases of the novel coronavirus in different parts of the world, medical experts warned that influenza is still a far more dangerous disease. According to the experts, the flu virus poses a deadlier threat to the U.S. than the coronavirus.

A bright fireball was spotted streaking across the night sky over Lake Huron. According to astronomers, the bright object was most likely caused by a cluster of meteorites that burned up in Earth’s atmosphere.

To study the ecological effect of mass mortality events, a group of researchers simulated an animal die-off by using the carcasses of dead pigs. According to the researchers, the study also sheds light on the possible effects of the mass animal die-offs currently happening in Australia due to the wildfires.

A local agency in the Philippines has lowered the alert level status of the Taal Volcano in the province of Batangas. However, despite the downgraded status, agency officials warned that the threat of a violent eruption is still present.

NASA’s ongoing mission on Mars recently captured a stunning photo of the Red Planet’s landscape. The image featured layered natural deposits that are believed to be sandstones.

NASA’s asteroid tracking agency is currently monitoring two space rocks that are currently headed for Earth. According to the agency’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the two asteroids belong to a family of cosmic rocks that are known to intersect Earth’s orbit.

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to Twitter to announce that his company will donate to 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) relief support groups in China.

New research has found a solution in the form of pills with light in it that disintegrates in the stomach after completing its mission.

Other side-effects of MSG include flushing, sweating, chest pain, weakness, heart palpitations, and facial pressure or tightness.

There can be a major downside to it. A diet rich in proteins can result in increased chances of getting a heart attack.