by sagesgroup | Jan 27, 2023 | A1, Asteroids, Astronomy, Astronomy Explainers, Card story, ESA, homepage, NASA, Space Science
Every week, there seems to be another asteroid in the news that’s about to fly dangerously close to Earth. But it never comes near enough to smash our planet to smithereens — or even quietly burn up in the atmosphere. This week it’s asteroid 2023 BU, which will soar...by sagesgroup | Jan 27, 2023 | A1, Astronomy, Life in Space, Lucy Mission, NASA, Science, Space Science, Space Travel
In the absence of a time machine, astronomers turn to asteroids, comets, and other primordial bodies to trace the origins of our Solar System. NASA launched a spacecraft called Lucy on October 16, 2021. Later this decade, it will be the first to visit a fleet of...by sagesgroup | Jan 26, 2023 | A1, Ancient Animals, Animals, Card story, Climate Crisis, History, homepage, Paleontology
By migrating northward, an ancient mammal called Ignacius survived in the Arctic during a period of global warming. Its story could be a sign of things to come. View this story on...by sagesgroup | Jan 25, 2023 | A1, Ancient Animals, Animals, Card story, History, homepage, Paleontology, Science
A newly-discovered pterosaur species boasted a beak with over 480 teeth, and fished for prey like today’s whales. View this story on...by sagesgroup | Jan 24, 2023 | A1, Animal Science, Animals, Biology, climate, Climate Crisis, climate solutions, Environment, homepage, nature, Science
Millions of years ago, countless massive plant-eating creatures known as megaherbivores roamed the planet’s rainforests during the Pleistocene era. Today, elephants are among the last surviving megaherbivores in rainforests. According to new research, these tropical...by sagesgroup | Jan 20, 2023 | A1, Animals, Card story, Environment, hi-res, nature, Photography
The Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition announced its 2022 winners this month, showcasing incredible images of the natural world. View this story on...