Science & Space
NASA is set to launch four astronauts on Artemis II, a 10-day crewed mission around the moon marking humanity's farthest spaceflight in 54 years and a critical step toward lunar surface landing before China.
Russian cosmonauts complete first 2022 spacewalk to outfit ISS docking module
Two Russian cosmonauts completed a 7-hour spacewalk to install equipment on the Prichal docking module, preparing the ISS for future Soyuz spacecraft arrivals…
HighMaterials can boost fusion reactions a quintillion times, study finds
UC Davis and Berkeley Lab researchers discovered that surrounding materials can increase fusion reaction rates by a quintillion times at low energies, opening…
HighViasat's ViaSat-3 F3 satellite reaches orbit, completing next-gen Asia-Pacific constellation
Viasat successfully launched ViaSat-3 F3 satellite via SpaceX, completing its next-generation constellation with over 1 terabit per second capacity for Asia-Pa…
HighPerseverance rover discovers Mars rock with possible signs of ancient microbial life
NASA's Perseverance rover found a rock on Mars with chemical signatures and structures suggesting ancient microbial life, though scientists remain cautious pen…
MediumChina Launches Shenzhou 23 With First Hong Kong Astronaut on Year-Long Mission
China successfully launched Shenzhou 23 with three astronauts, including Hong Kong's first space explorer, with one crew member set for a yearlong station stay…
HighMexico City sinks 20 inches yearly, now visible from space via NASA satellite data
NASA-ISRO satellite data reveals Mexico City is sinking at accelerating rates due to aquifer depletion, with some areas dropping 2cm monthly. The 20-million-pe…
HighPolaris Dawn Crew Shares Breathtaking Images From Historic Commercial Spacewalk
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission completed a historic five-day orbital flight in September 2024, featuring the first commercial spacewalk and capturing stunning…
HighLa NASA enfoca Artemis III tras el éxito histórico de Artemis II en la Luna
Tras el éxito de Artemis II, la NASA anuncia planes para Artemis III en órbita terrestre y Artemis IV con alunizaje en el polo sur lunar en 2028, buscando esta…
HighSpaceX Marks 700th Falcon Launch With Final O3b mPOWER Satellites
SpaceX launched its 700th Falcon rocket, deploying the final three O3b mPOWER satellites for SES to complete a competing satellite internet constellation.
HighNASA Releases 12,000+ Unseen Artemis II Photos to Public
NASA has released over 12,000 previously unseen images from the Artemis II moon mission, making the historic imagery publicly accessible for the first time.
HighNASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Mysterious Honeycomb Pattern on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has photographed a striking honeycomb-like polygonal pattern on Mars' surface in Gale Crater, alongside mysterious dark-toned rocks, lea…
HighNASA astronauts replace Canadarm2 wrist joint after 25 years in orbit
NASA astronauts completed a seven-hour spacewalk to replace a malfunctioning wrist joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm after 25 years of operation on the Intern…
HighRare meteorite through New Jersey home reveals 'alien chemistry' of life's building blocks
A pristine meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey home contains salty minerals and organic compounds suggesting how life's building blocks may have formed…
HighLight Acts as Quantum Brake on Nanoparticles, Study Finds
Scientists discovered that light can slow nanoparticle movement through quantum friction, reversing conventional understanding that light adds energy. The effe…
HighNASA to announce Artemis 3 crew: technical expertise and lunar lander experience key
NASA will announce four astronauts for Artemis 3, prioritizing technical expertise and experience with untested lunar landing systems in low Earth orbit testin…
HighNASA astronaut Frank Rubio sets US spaceflight record after unplanned 371-day mission
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio landed in Kazakhstan after 371 days in space, setting a US record for longest spaceflight. His mission was extended by nearly two ye…
HighNASA launches $30M robotic rescue to save Swift telescope from Earth reentry
NASA is executing a $30 million salvage mission to boost the Swift Observatory to a higher orbit before it falls to Earth, using a robotic spacecraft built by…
HighSpaceX Crew Dragon launches first official NASA mission with four astronauts
Four astronauts successfully launched aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon on the first official crewed mission to the ISS, marking the beginning of regular commercial…
HighNASA's $30M gamble: Can a startup rescue the Swift telescope before it falls to Earth?
NASA is spending $30 million to save the 22-year-old Swift Observatory from falling out of orbit using an untested spacecraft called Link, developed in under a…
HighHubble captures striking image of irregular galaxy amid cosmic swarm
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has photographed a swarm of galaxies within one of the universe's largest known structures, revealing an irregular galaxy formati…
HighChina postpones Chang'e-7 lunar mission citing unmet launch conditions
China postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which aimed to search for water ice and explore the moon's south pole, citing unmet launch conditions and prioriti…
HighScientists resurrect 3.2-billion-year-old enzyme to unlock early life's secrets
Researchers reconstructed 3.2-billion-year-old nitrogen-fixing enzymes using synthetic biology, revealing how early life accessed nitrogen on Earth and potenti…
HighNASA study suggests Martian subsurface ice could harbor microbial life
NASA research reveals solar radiation could create liquid water pockets beneath Mars' icy surface, potentially supporting microbial life in mid-latitude region…
HighNASA Ends MAVEN Mission After 11 Years Studying Mars' Atmosphere
NASA concluded its MAVEN spacecraft mission after 11 years studying Mars' atmosphere and climate. The spacecraft lost contact in December and recovery efforts…
HighChild's Backyard Discovery Challenges Century-Old Biology Principle
An 8-year-old boy's observation in his backyard reportedly contradicts a 100-year-old established biology rule, suggesting potential gaps in scientific underst…
LowScientists Model Phobos' Interior to Solve Mars Moon's Origin Mystery
Planetary scientists are using gravitational field mapping and impact crater analysis to determine whether Phobos originated as a captured asteroid or from Mar…
HighGut microbes may explain red meat's link to heart disease, study finds
New research identifies gut microbe metabolites as a key mechanism linking red meat consumption to cardiovascular disease, shifting focus from saturated fat to…
HighIBM and NASA Release Open-Source AI Model for Lunar Exploration
IBM and NASA released an open-source foundation model trained on decades of lunar data to help scientists identify patterns and support sustained human presenc…
HighNeanderthal DNA May Weaken Modern Immune Defenses Against Common Viruses
Research suggests that Neanderthal genetic ancestry in modern humans may reduce immune defenses against common DNA viruses, affecting immunity in populations c…
MediumNASA's Nuclear-Powered Dragonfly Helicopter Launches to Titan in 2028
NASA plans to launch the nuclear-powered Dragonfly helicopter to Titan in July 2028, arriving after 6.5 years to explore a moon with methane rain, rivers, and…
HighDark Matter Detector Records Anomalous Signal, Sparking Scientific Interest
The world's largest dark matter detector has recorded an anomalous signal that physicists believe may represent the first direct evidence of dark matter partic…
MediumSwift Space Telescope Resumes Science After Failed Rescue Mission
NASA's Swift space telescope has resumed science operations after a satellite servicing rescue mission failed to prevent its orbital decay. The telescope conti…
HighSpaceX Starship washes ashore on Christmas Island, drawing global attention
SpaceX engineers are retrieving a Starship upper stage that landed in the Indian Ocean off Christmas Island after the 13th test flight. The incident highlights…
HighIron Buildup in Brain Weakens Neurons' Disease Defense, Study Finds
Research reveals that long-term iron buildup in the brain weakens neuronal defenses and may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parki…
HighSubstrates aren't inert: Discovery could enable 3D brain-inspired chips
UC San Diego researchers discovered that semiconductor substrates are not inert but actively interact with thin films, potentially enabling denser 3D computer…
HighBumblebees Solve Complex Problems Without Training, Challenging Assumptions About Animal Intelligence
New research reveals bumblebees can spontaneously use tools to solve complex problems without training, challenging assumptions about intelligence and brain si…
HighChina develops space-ground asteroid monitoring network for planetary defense
China is conducting feasibility studies on an integrated space-ground monitoring network to detect near-Earth asteroids and provide early warning of potential…
HighNASA busca alternativas à Crew Dragon enquanto Starliner fracassa e Blue Origin fica para trás
A NASA enfrenta dilema de dependência da SpaceX após fracassos da Boeing com Starliner e inatividade da Blue Origin. Agência explora novas opções de transporte…
HighNASA's Psyche Probe Executes Mars Flyby to Accelerate Toward Metal Asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will perform a close Mars flyby on Friday to gain velocity and adjust its trajectory toward the metallic asteroid Psyche in the astero…
HighSpaceX Falcon Heavy launches classified Space Force mission Saturday
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launches the classified USSF-67 mission for the U.S. Space Force on Saturday from Kennedy Space Center, carrying military communic…
HighTrump to Honor Artemis II Astronauts with Space Medal of Honor
President Trump will present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II astronauts at Johnson Space Center, recognizing their historic lunar mission…
HighWebb Telescope Discovers 'Sleeping Beauty' Dormant Galaxies in Early Universe
JWST has identified 14 dormant galaxies across various mass ranges in the first billion years after the Big Bang, challenging assumptions about early galaxy ev…
MediumNASA Boosts CLPS Contract Value to Accelerate Lunar Lander Missions
NASA is increasing the value of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract to support an accelerated schedule of lunar lander missions, signaling ex…
HighOctober skywatching: Solar eclipse, meteor showers light up Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver skywatchers can observe an annular solar eclipse on October 14 and two meteor showers, though a partial lunar eclipse won't be visible from the…
HighAncient cellular pathways hijacked by young RNA molecules offer new cancer therapy targets
Researchers discovered that recently evolved noncoding RNAs integrate into ancient cellular pathways to regulate cancer, offering new biomarkers and therapeuti…
HighAstronomers identify 27 potential planets orbiting binary star systems
Astronomers identified 27 candidate planets orbiting pairs of stars using NASA's TESS telescope, suggesting such systems may be more common than previously tho…
MediumHubble Telescope Discovers First of 10,000 'Missing' Black Holes in Omega Centauri
University astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have discovered the first of approximately 10,000 theorized missing black holes hidden within the Om…
HighWebb Telescope Discovers Three Supermassive Black Holes in Ancient Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected three supermassive black holes in a single distant galaxy 12.5 billion light-years away, with two on the verge of m…
HighNASA's OSIRIS-APEX snaps Earth photos during gravity assist toward asteroid Apophis
NASA's OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft captured striking images during an Earth gravity assist maneuver, confirming operational readiness before its journey to study as…
HighSpaceX Rocket Stage Crashes Into Moon, Creating Crater Amid Space Debris Concerns
A four-ton SpaceX rocket stage struck the Moon, creating a crater potentially 16 feet deep. The impact generated observable spectral signatures and a plume, ra…
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