Humpback whale population on the rise after near miss with extinction

A population of humpback whales in the South Atlantic has rebounded from the brink of extinction. …

Pushing quantum photonics

Quantum computers use the fundamentals of quantum mechanics to potentially speed up the process of solving…

Replacing coal with gas or renewables saves billions of gallons of water

The ongoing transition from coal to natural gas and renewables in the U.S. electricity sector is…

Researchers reveal an elusive atomic-scale magnetic 'signal' in a Mott insulator

Probing the properties of a Mott insulator, a team of researchers from Boston College, MIT, and…

New deep-water coral discovered

Pax, Latin for ‘peace’ made its way into the scientific name of a new coral discovered…

New flame retardants, old problems

New flame retardants escaping from our TVs, other electrical and electronic products, and children’s car seats…

Presenting ESA Web TV

Tune in to ESA’s latest digital channel: ESA Web TV! This is ESA’s one-stop-shop for all…

A new look for ESA’s website

Welcome to a new fresh look for our website! With a new content structure reflecting ESA’s…

Gravity Crystals: A New Method For Exploring The Physics Of White Dwarf Stars

Grab a mixing bowl from your kitchen, throw in a handful of aluminum balls, apply some…

A Star Is Born: Using Lasers To Study How Star Stuff Is Made

On a typical day at the world’s biggest laser, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) in Livermore,…