Science

June 21, 2025

Futuristic Space Greenhouse Is Designed To Grow Plants for Earth Dwellers

The Venice Architecture Biennale is all about innovation, and Heatherwick Studio certainly embodies that with a new project that pushes the boundaries of science and sustainability. Space Garden, created in collaboration with the Aurelia Institute, is a fascinating concept where common garden plants are grown inside pods that make up a low-Earth-orbit greenhouse.

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June 14, 2025

Underwater “Lost City” May Hold the Key To Understanding How Life on Earth Began

Deep in the ocean, near an underwater mountain in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, lie a series of carbonate “towers” that rise from the inky depths to create a jagged landscape. With only the light of remote-operated vehicles sent to examine the site, these structures appear eerie and ghostly. The various towers clustered together give them an urban feel, leading scientists to call this natural wonder the Lost City.

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June 11, 2025

Blades of Grass Under a Microscope Look Like a Bunch of Smiling Faces

Grass is one of the most common plants out there, and it’s a key component in many habitats. We’re all familiar with what it looks like to the naked eye; but, an image showing a cross section of grass under the microscope reveals something totally unexpected—a series of smiling faces. This particular photo was posted online and quickly went viral.

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June 6, 2025

Check Out This Striking, Highly Detailed Panorama Taken From the Surface of Mars

On July 20, 1976, the Viking 1 lander took the first photograph ever from the surface of Mars. The image is impressive but still fairly limited: it showcases only a small, black-and-white snapshot of the planet’s dusty, rock-laden ground. Now, almost 50 years later, NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured one of the most breathtaking panoramas of Mars, highlighting topographical details like never before.

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