China space station crew returns to Earth after six months in space

BEIJING (AP) : Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Monday after a six-month stay on the Tiangong space station, part of China’s effort to be a global leader in space exploration. A parachute slowed their capsule's nighttime descent to a remote landing area in China's Inner Mongolia region. The crew emerged after touching down at...

Magical night – Comet last seen by Neanderthals, almost 80,000 years ago, could be visible over the weekend

LONDON (Bernama-PA Media/dpa): A comet that was last visible from Earth when Neanderthals were alive could be spotted with the naked eye this weekend, reported German Press Agency (dpa), quoting scientists. Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been called "the comet of the century" because of how bright and visible it could be, according to the Royal Astronomical...

QuickCheck: Is Earth getting a second moon this month?

THE cosmos has a way of surprising us, and this month is no exception. Imagine looking up at the night sky and discovering a second moon orbiting our planet. But don't start planning your moon parties just yet. Could Earth really be welcoming a new celestial companion, even if just for a short while, or is this...

NASA: 100m Asteroid As Big As The Great Pyramid May Hit Earth On 6th May 2022

You might want to start writing your will because the world may get hit with an asteroid as big as the Great Pyramid of Giza in the year 2022. Express wrote that NASA released a statement after they have forecasted that an asteroid (JF1) is making its way towards planet Earth. Gg liao.  The Great Pyramid of Giza |...