George Dvorsky

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Microbes Might Make It Easier to Produce Rocket Fuel on Mars

NASA’s current plan to produce propellant on Mars comes with an exorbitant price tag, hence the desire for…

10/22/21

NASA Completes Stacking of Next-Gen Rocket, Revealing an Absolute Beast

The inaugural launch of SLS will happen no earlier than February 12, 2022.

10/22/21

Observations of Exploding Star in ‘Real Time’ Deemed a Major Step Towards Predicting Supernovas

Astronomers are calling it the “Rosetta Stone of supernovas,” as it could lead to an early warning system for doomed…

10/21/21

Ivory Poaching Blamed for Rise of Tuskless African Elephants

Elephants without tusks are far less likely to be killed by poachers, in what is becoming a distinct—but possibly…

10/21/21

Stunning Trove of Jurassic Fossils Is Earliest Evidence of Herd Behavior in Dinosaurs

The skeletal remains of nearly 80 dinosaurs and 100 eggs were uncovered at a fossil site in Argentina.

10/20/21

Tiny Crab Trapped in Amber Is a 100-Million-Year-Old Stunner

The crab’s antennae, large eyes, and fine hairs are all clearly visible.

10/20/21

Confirmed: Vikings Reached the Americas Long Before Columbus

Using cosmic rays and wood chips, scientists have established a firm date for the arrival of Vikings in North…

10/19/21

15 Winning Photos From the 2021 Close-Up Photographer of the Year Competition

Winning images were chosen from more than 9,000 entries across 56 countries.

10/19/21

3-Foot-Long Sword Discovered Off Israel’s Coast Dates Back to the Crusades

An Israeli scuba diver found the 900-year-old sword in shallow waters close to shore.

10/18/21

Glitchy Russian Thruster Test Temporarily Knocks ISS Out of Position

Oops, Russia did it again, as one of its spacecraft jolted the space station for the second time in less than three…

10/18/21

After <i>Dune</i>, You’ll Never Think About Water the Same Way Again

After Dune, You’ll Never Think About Water the Same Way Again

Frank Herbert's literary masterpiece is a cautionary tale about humanity’s relationship with water—both on Earth and…

10/15/21

Massive Rift Detected in Arctic’s ‘Last Refuge of Ice’

Spotted to the north of Ellesmere Island, the 1,160-square-mile gap suggests this Arctic region is not as immune to…

10/15/21

Recurring Water Vapor Potentially Found on Europa—but Just on One Side

The atmosphere of Jupiter's icy moon Europa may contain more water than previously thought.

10/15/21

7 Things to Know About NASA’s First Mission to the Jupiter Trojan Asteroids

Parked in Jupiter’s orbit, the Trojans hold clues to the early solar system—and possibly the origin of life itself.

10/14/21

A Last-Minute Nuke to Shatter an Incoming Asteroid Could Actually Work, Study Suggests

Models suggest 99% of an asteroid’s mass would fail to hit Earth after a disruptive nuclear strike.

10/13/21

NASA Advisor Quits Over Space Telescope Named for Homophobic Administrator

“This flippant, pathetic response…sends a clear message of NASA’s position on the rights of queer astronomers,”…

10/13/21

Drone Delivers Lungs to Transplant Recipient, a Medical First

Two Toronto hospitals were involved in the expedited organ delivery.

10/12/21

Here Are the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

The 58th running of the annual competition saw 50,000 entries submitted from 95 countries.

10/12/21

How to Watch William Shatner Boldly Go Where No Shatner Has Gone Before

With his ride on a Blue Origin rocket, Shatner is set to become the oldest person to venture beyond the Kármán line.

10/8/21

Missing Ski Found Trapped in 1,300-Year-Old Ice

The wooden ski and its previously discovered counterpart are considered the “best-preserved pair of skis from…

George Dvorsky's posts

Microbes Might Make It Easier to Produce Rocket Fuel on Mars

NASA Completes Stacking of Next-Gen Rocket, Revealing an Absolute Beast

Observations of Exploding Star in ‘Real Time’ Deemed a Major Step Towards Predicting Supernovas

Ivory Poaching Blamed for Rise of Tuskless African Elephants

Stunning Trove of Jurassic Fossils Is Earliest Evidence of Herd Behavior in Dinosaurs

Tiny Crab Trapped in Amber Is a 100-Million-Year-Old Stunner

Confirmed: Vikings Reached the Americas Long Before Columbus

15 Winning Photos From the 2021 Close-Up Photographer of the Year Competition

3-Foot-Long Sword Discovered Off Israel’s Coast Dates Back to the Crusades

Glitchy Russian Thruster Test Temporarily Knocks ISS Out of Position

After Dune, You’ll Never Think About Water the Same Way Again

Massive Rift Detected in Arctic’s ‘Last Refuge of Ice’

Recurring Water Vapor Potentially Found on Europa—but Just on One Side

7 Things to Know About NASA’s First Mission to the Jupiter Trojan Asteroids

A Last-Minute Nuke to Shatter an Incoming Asteroid Could Actually Work, Study Suggests

NASA Advisor Quits Over Space Telescope Named for Homophobic Administrator

Drone Delivers Lungs to Transplant Recipient, a Medical First

Here Are the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

How to Watch William Shatner Boldly Go Where No Shatner Has Gone Before

Missing Ski Found Trapped in 1,300-Year-Old Ice