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.
Lunar Base Could Enable Moon Living by 2030, Says Voyager CEO
Voyager CEO Dylan Taylor projects humans will establish a permanent lunar base by 2030 using inflatable habitats, with sustained presence by 2032-2033. Multipl…
HighNASA launches asteroid-crashing mission to test planetary defense
NASA will deliberately crash a spacecraft into an asteroid's moon on November 24 to test planetary defense capabilities using kinetic impact technology for the…
HighHubble Captures Stunning Face-On View of Spiral Galaxy IC 5332
NASA/ESA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a detailed image of spiral galaxy IC 5332, located 30 million light-years away, showing its face-on orientation…
HighNASA reveals SLS core stage for Artemis III lunar mission targeting 2027
NASA unveiled the core stage of its Space Launch System for Artemis III, targeting a crewed lunar landing in mid-2027. The mission involves complex orbital doc…
HighESO captures stunning crimson image of Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse
The European Southern Observatory captured striking imagery of May's total lunar eclipse, showing the moon's distinctive red glow caused by Earth's atmospheric…
HighInternational crew of four launches to space station aboard SpaceX capsule
A four-person international crew launched from Cape Canaveral aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon, heading to the International Space Station with astronauts from NASA…
HighWebb Telescope Resolves 16 Million Stars in Cigar Galaxy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has identified approximately 16 million stars within the Cigar Galaxy (M82), revealing unprecedented stellar detail through e…
HighAurora Australis dazzles astronauts aboard International Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station photographed a spectacular aurora australis dancing beneath them over the South Pole, offering a rare perspec…
HighBlue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a launch pad test at Cape Canaveral on May 28, with no injuries reported. The company and NASA are investigating the incid…
HighJames Webb Space Telescope: NASA's $10B infrared observatory begins science operations
NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope launched December 25, 2021, and has completed deployment and alignment to begin observing the universe's earliest…
HighAir pollution linked to changes in sperm DNA methylation affecting fertility
Large study finds air pollution exposure alters sperm DNA methylation in genes controlling development, raising concerns about male fertility and offspring hea…
HighLongevity biotech gains momentum as ARDD 2026 convenes pharma leaders in Boston
The 13th Aging Research & Drug Discovery Meeting will convene in Boston in October 2026, bringing together pharmaceutical executives, researchers, and investor…
HighWebb telescope finds organic molecules in galaxy 12 billion light-years away
The James Webb Space Telescope detected complex organic molecules in a galaxy 12 billion light-years away, revealing new insights into chemical processes in th…
HighStarship reaches orbit for first time, heat shield tested in historic SpaceX milestone
SpaceX's Starship megarocket achieved its first orbital flight, though the mission was cut short due to engine failure. The test provided critical data on the…
HighSaturn's Moon Count Hits 285 as Telescope Surveys Rewrite Planetary Inventory
Saturn's confirmed moon total reached 285 in March 2026 after astronomers recognized 128 new moons in 2025 and 11 more in 2026, demonstrating how improved tele…
HighJWST maps the cosmic feeding tube: how supermassive black holes sustain themselves
JWST observations of NGC 4696 reveal how supermassive black holes sustain themselves through a self-regulating cycle where jets heat gas, which later cools int…
HighNASA's Psyche Spacecraft Uses Mars Gravity Assist on Journey to Metal Asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft conducted a Mars flyby as a gravity assist maneuver on its journey to explore a rare metal asteroid, capturing images during the appro…
HighCuriosity rover finds clearest evidence yet of ancient water ripples on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover found the strongest evidence yet of ancient water waves in Martian lake deposits, discovering rippled rock textures in an unexpectedly w…
HighChina gains lunar edge as NASA's Artemis program faces new delays
NASA's Artemis program faces significant delays, with crewed lunar landing now targeted for 2028 at earliest, while China maintains its 2030 timeline with a si…
HighSpaceX's Starship V3 completes critical test flight amid NASA lunar plans and IPO push
SpaceX successfully launched Starship V3 in a critical test for NASA's lunar program and U.S. space leadership, though the booster failed to complete controlle…
HighAugust 2026 offers rare celestial events: eclipses, Perseids, and northern lights
August 2026 offers exceptional skywatching opportunities including partial solar and lunar eclipses, the Perseids meteor shower, and northern lights displays,…
HighTick protein discovery offers new path to blocking disease transmission
University of Tennessee researchers identified a tick protein in saliva exosomes that facilitates disease transmission, potentially enabling new prevention str…
HighSpace junk threatens orbital future as debris accumulates toward critical mass
Nearly 47% of 33,000 tracked orbital objects are space junk traveling at 28,000 km/h, with solar cycles accelerating debris decay. Experts warn of approaching…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Deploys 9,000-Pound Satellite from Florida
SpaceX launched a 9,000-pound Hispasat satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral, with the reusable Falcon 9 first stage successfully recovering for its 170th o…
HighHubble Reveals Star-Studded Spiral Galaxy NGC 3137 With Supermassive Black Hole
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured detailed images of NGC 3137, a spiral galaxy 53 million light-years away, revealing brilliant star clusters and a superm…
HighNine Curious Objects Still Drifting Through Space
From Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster to Andy Warhol's Moon Museum, space contains numerous unexpected objects beyond natural celestial bodies, revealing human explo…
MediumSpaceX to Launch Sentinel-6B Weather Satellite from Vandenberg Sunday
SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Nov. 16 to deploy the Sentinel-6B weather satellite, which will measure sea levels and…
HighNASA Launches Emergency Mission to Save Swift Observatory from Atmospheric Reentry
NASA initiated an emergency mission to prevent the Swift Observatory, a 3,200-pound space telescope, from crashing to Earth due to solar storm-induced orbital…
HighNASA publica nuevas imágenes de la Luna desde la misión Artemis II
La NASA divulgó nuevas imágenes de la Luna capturadas durante Artemis II, revelando datos sobre la superficie lunar y el impacto de la radiación espacial en lo…
HighNASA's Artemis II mission returns to Earth Friday: Know where to watch astronauts’ historic return live
Science News: Following a groundbreaking voyage to orbit the Moon, NASA’s Artemis II mission is now gearing up for its most exciting part, the homecoming back…
MediumJames Webb Space Telescope launches on Christmas after 30-year journey
NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope launched successfully on Christmas Day after 30 years of development and multiple delays. The observatory will st…
HighSilver Nanoparticles Boost DNA Editing Efficiency Fivefold
Japanese researchers developed silver nanoparticle-based DNA editing achieving 2-5x higher efficiency than conventional methods, with 98% DNA recovery and pote…
HighSpaceX Sets Engine Record With Starship Test as NASA Praises Progress
SpaceX successfully test-fired 31 rocket engines simultaneously on its Starship Super Heavy booster, setting a record for most engines fired at once, though ge…
HighFalcon Heavy Returns to Flight; Russia's Soyuz-5 Debuts
SpaceX successfully launched Falcon Heavy with a ViaSat-3 internet satellite after weather delays, marking the rocket's return to service. Russia's Soyuz-5 als…
HighJames Webb Detects Water Near Sagittarius A*, Our Galaxy's Supermassive Black Hole
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected water in the vicinity of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy, marking a signifi…
MediumEarth's Magnetic Shield Weakens: South Atlantic Anomaly Expands, Threatening Satellites and Astronauts
NASA scientists report the South Atlantic Anomaly—a weakening zone in Earth's magnetic field—is expanding, increasing radiation exposure risks for satellites,…
HighNASA revela imágenes del cráter dejado por cohete de SpaceX en la Luna
Una sonda de la NASA orbita la Luna y proporciona las imágenes más claras del cráter dejado por el impacto de un cohete Falcon de SpaceX el 5 de agosto, que se…
HighNueva carrera lunar: EE.UU. teme perder ventaja frente a China en la conquista del espacio
La NASA enfrenta reveses en el programa Artemis mientras China avanza en la competición por establecer bases permanentes en la Luna, reavivando tensiones geopo…
MediumU of Idaho researcher's bacteria study launches to space station
A University of Idaho doctoral student's five-year research on preventing bacteria adhesion in spacecraft water systems launched to the International Space Sta…
HighVideo game 'Pragmata' sparks viral conversation about men's paternal instincts
The viral game Pragmata is sparking emotional responses in male players by depicting a father-daughter bond, prompting discussions about men's often-overlooked…
HighTelespazio Demonstrates Moon-Bounce Radio Using Repurposed Satellite Dish
Telespazio successfully demonstrated Earth-Moon-Earth radio communications using a repurposed 32-meter antenna, validating capabilities for Europe's planned lu…
HighArts engagement linked to slower biological aging, study finds
UCL research finds regular arts activities like reading and museum visits may slow biological aging at rates comparable to exercise, with weekly engagement ass…
HighStarship's Power Outpaces Saturn V, But Orbital Refueling Remains Elusive
SpaceX's Starship, despite generating twice Saturn V's thrust, has failed to demonstrate ship-to-ship refueling in orbit after 13 test flights—a crucial capabi…
HighAstronomers discover 'forbidden planet' that survived its star's death throes
Astronomers discovered a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting dangerously close to a red giant star, challenging assumptions that such planets cannot survive stellar…
HighPsyche spacecraft uses Mars gravity assist to reach distant metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft performed a gravity assist maneuver near Mars in May 2026, using the planet's gravity to gain speed and adjust trajectory toward aster…
HighAstronauts Return to Earth After 9-Month Unplanned Space Station Stay
Two NASA astronauts stranded in space for nine months due to technical issues are returning to Earth aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon, landing in Florida after depa…
HighSpudCell Advances Synthetic Biology, Falls Short of True Artificial Life
Researchers achieved a breakthrough in synthetic biology by creating SpudCell, a synthetic cell capable of completing a full life cycle, advancing toward lab-m…
HighNASA y Nokia preparan el primer sistema 4G para la Luna con lanzamiento en 2023
NASA y Nokia desarrollan la primera red LTE (4G) lunar para optimizar comunicaciones en misiones críticas. El sistema viajará a la Luna en 2023 a bordo de un c…
HighArtemis II captura imagens históricas da Lua com Terra ao fundo e eclipse solar
A NASA divulgou fotografias impressionantes da missão Artemis II, incluindo a primeira imagem do lado oculto da Lua com a Terra ao fundo e um eclipse solar pre…
HighVenus and Jupiter align for rare 'spooky eyes' pairing June 6-7
Venus and Jupiter will appear side-by-side in the western sky on June 6-7, creating a striking visual phenomenon called 'spooky eyes' despite being 719 million…
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