SCIENCE

A former NASA astronaut recalled the incident when the Apollo 9 spacecraft almost got hit by an asteroid. According to the astronaut, the near-miss with the space rock happened as it passed through the Apollo module’s altitude.

A study has revealed that certain types of rocks could make the effects of solar storms much worse. This means that cities and other populated regions could experience more power disruptions and electrical failures depending on their geological features.

A London-based startup has unveiled its plans to send spider robots to the Moon to explore its hard-to-reach places. According to the company, the robots, which are basically lunar rovers with legs, will be launched to the Moon in about two years.

China is looking to rival NASA’s space exploration projects by establishing an outpost on the Moon. The country’s space agency also aims to send a human mission to Mars and investigate signs of alien life on the Red Planet.

International space agencies like NASA have launched various missions to study Earth's twin, but what progress is being done lately?

NASA has released a new photo taken by the InSight lander on Mars. The image shows the progress the lander has made on the hole it has been digging for the mole.

The latest image captured by NASA’s orbiting satellite shows the level of destruction left by the Kincade Fire in California. The photo taken from space shows the massive area destroyed by the wildfire.

Before the Mars mission becomes successful, scientists should start thinking about perfecting a Moon base first.

One of the most common ailments that bother a lot of people around the world is stomach bloating. Oftentimes, the cause can be traced to the food eaten and how it was digested. Bread is among the major culprits. Feeling agonizing digestive problems after you ate bread may be indicative of a more serious health condition.

Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people all over the world, regardless of age or sex. To control your blood sugar and prevent it from skyrocketing, you must limit these foods from your diet.

Exercising for three hours each week can help prevent the progression of prostate cancer. This is what a recent study has revealed.

More and more people are shying away from licensed doctors whenever they want to seek medical opinions concerning sexually-transmitted diseases. What do they do? They post their genitals on Reddit in the hopes of getting a diagnosis.

One of the most prevailing problems with residents in the UK is sleep loss or lack of sleep. Official estimates show one in every three Britons is suffering from this disorder. Good thing this malady is not without a solution as making a few changes in lifestyle can help. Among such solutions is consuming a particular drink just before going to bed.

Performing regular exercise has been proved by scientists to provide the body with lots of benefits. Aside from keeping your body healthy and strong, it also minimizes the risk of developing life-threatening ailments. There are many types of exercises to choose from. There is even one that can help boost longevity.

NASA and the European Space Agency’s (ESA) asteroid impact monitoring system has detected a space rock that has a chance of hitting Earth within the next couple of years. According to NASA, it has recorded almost 30 potential Earth impacts from the approaching asteroid.

A new study established the fact that marijuana use during early pregnancy causes birth defects.

Apart from reducing carbon levels in the atmosphere, this "leaf" makes an alternative source to fossil fuels.

According to a recent study, excessive screen time among young children disrupts their brain development and affects their language and cognitive skills.

Daylight saving time has a long-term impact on human health, study says.

A controversial study claimed that the universe might actually be curved like an enclosed sphere instead of being flat as widely believed by the scientific community. The authors of the study noted that their findings call for a drastic need to rethink current cosmological models.

NASA announced that it intends to increase the length of time astronauts stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in order to prepare for a future human expedition to Mars. According to NASA, it plans to use the ISS as an effective training ground for long-term space missions.

NASA warned that an asteroid almost twice as big the Eiffel Tower in France will approach Earth this month. Based on the agency’s data, the asteroid is big enough to wipe out an entire major city if it collides with Earth.

NASA is currently monitoring two Earth-crossing asteroids that are headed towards the planet. According to the agency, the natural orbit of these asteroids occasionally intersects with that of Earth.

The Hubble Space Telescope operated by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) was able to capture a remarkable photo of a cluster of galaxies. According to the space agencies, these galaxies are bound to one another due to their gravitational forces.

A new study seems to have found a link between excess screen exposure and slowed cognitive development in young children.

Excessive visceral fat could wreak havoc on the health of a person. This condition can increase the risk of suffering from various health issues. There are various ways, however, of reducing the amount of visceral fat in the body. One of these is regularly eating a particular Japanese delicacy.

Researchers predict frailty, disability, and death by analyzing their way of walking.

An inability to get a good night’s sleep can wreak havoc to your daily routine. If you find it hard to sleep, a recent study revealed that you can take two supplements, which can help you get that much-needed rest.

A good and healthy diet can help improve life expectancy. Studies have shown what you eat can impact your health and well-being. A specific diet has been observed to have the best effect on the body and boost life expectancy.