Why is it so hard to take a good photo of the Moon with my phone?
When you take a snap of the Moon, you are photographing its sunlit side.
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Untapped mine waste could make U.S. self-sufficient in critical minerals — but recovery won’t be easy
A new study reveals that U.S. mining waste contains enough critical minerals to eliminate import dependence, but recovering them will require major technological and policy reforms.
NASA confirms discovery of Earth’s second moon, set to remain until 2083
NASA has confirmed the discovery of a new “quasi-moon” orbiting alongside Earth, expected to remain in our planet’s vicinity until 2083.
The Earth now has two moons until 2083, NASA confirms
Astronomers say 2025 PN7 has probably been tagging along for around 60 years, and if its current orbit holds, it’ll stay with us until 2083 before drifting away into open space again.
Melon seeds used in egusi soup complete Earth orbit for scientific research
Melon seeds used in Nigeria’s popular egusi soup spent seven days orbiting Earth and are now being examined for genetic changes that could improve both space food systems and agricultural productivity back home.
The Moon may be ‘rusting’ from Earth’s wind
Scientists believe oxygen escaping from Earth’s atmosphere may be causing the Moon to “rust,” forming hematite on its surface.
NASA scientists weigh nuclear strike to stop asteroid from hitting the moon
Astronomers say asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032, prompting talk of a nuclear “disruption mission.”
NASA considers nuclear option as ‘city killer’ asteroid speeds toward the moon
Researchers say detonating nuclear devices may be the fastest way to stop asteroid YR4 from colliding with the moon.
Nigeria’s smartphone penetration surges, set to hit 140m users by 2025
Nigeria’s smartphone boom, now at 85 percent penetration, is being driven by youth, fintech, and 5G growth but comes with rising health and social risks.
NASA rover finds strongest evidence yet of possible ancient life on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered its most compelling Mars sample yet, though scientists caution only Earth labs can confirm signs of past life.