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.
Italian scientists discover accessible lunar cave near Apollo 11 landing site
Italian scientists have discovered an accessible underground cave on the Moon in the Sea of Tranquility that could serve as a shelter for future astronauts, ma…
HighPrivate space tourism reaches new milestone as Axiom's first commercial ISS mission begins
Four wealthy space tourists arrived at the ISS aboard the Axiom-1 mission, marking the first fully commercial space station visit. Each paid €55 million for an…
HighHubble captures lopsided spiral galaxy warped by gravitational neighbor
The Hubble Space Telescope imaged NGC 2276, a lopsided spiral galaxy 120 million light-years away, deformed by gravitational forces from its neighboring galaxy…
HighMoon phase today: Waning Gibbous on June 5, 2026
On June 5, 2026, the Moon enters a Waning Gibbous phase with 79% illumination, visible with naked eye or telescopes depending on detail sought. The next Full M…
HighSpaceX Launches Advanced Robotic Satellite to Repair and Extend Life of Orbiting Spacecraft
SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman's advanced robotic servicing satellite on a decade-long mission to repair and extend the life of aging satellites in geosynchr…
HighScientists map seven-stage process of how meteorites survive Earth's atmosphere
Researchers from SETI Institute and NASA Ames identified a seven-stage process explaining how meteorites survive atmospheric entry through melting and fragment…
HighScientists identify missing genetic link that makes melanoma cells immortal
Researchers discovered that melanoma cells achieve immortality through a combination of TERT and TPP1 genetic mutations that dramatically extend telomeres, ope…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope Set for August 2026 Launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is preparing for launch in August 2026 and is expected to discover around 100,000 exoplanets in a single mission—more…
HighFrance to send two astronauts to Vast space stations in landmark 2027 missions
France has signed an agreement to fly two astronauts on Vast Space missions, including visits to the Haven-1 commercial station. Astronaut Thomas Pesquet is se…
HighHubble reveals NGC 2336's eight-armed spiral in unprecedented detail
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a remarkable new image of NGC 2336, a spiral galaxy 100 million light-years away, revealing its eight prominent arms and st…
HighCeres' Surface Far More Complex Than Expected, New Data Reveals
New analysis of NASA's Dawn mission data reveals Ceres has unexpectedly complex surface features including steep slopes, fractures, and evidence of subsurface…
HighStudy suggests Venus may have consumed its own moon billions of years ago
Astrophysics research proposes that Venus may have swallowed a rocky moon billions of years ago, potentially explaining differences between Venus and Earth des…
MediumSpaceX's Starship Flight 13 achieves successful launch with softest splashdown yet
SpaceX successfully launched Starship Flight 13, achieving a soft splashdown after deploying next-generation Starlink satellites, marking the company's first t…
HighVenus vanishes behind moon in rare daytime occultation captured globally
Venus passed behind the moon on June 17 in a rare daytime lunar occultation visible worldwide, captured in stunning timelapse footage and photographs.
HighScientists discover hidden subsurface structures beneath lunar far side
Scientists have identified hidden geological structures deep beneath the moon's far side, potentially revealing ancient impact secrets relevant to future Artem…
MediumJWST data suggests asteroids Bennu and Ryugu are fragments of same parent rock
New James Webb telescope data suggests asteroids Bennu and Ryugu are fragments of a massive parent asteroid that broke apart billions of years ago, offering in…
HighEarth may survive sun's death, but humanity's fate remains uncertain
New research suggests Earth could escape being consumed when the sun dies, though humanity won't survive that timeline. NASA's Webb telescope detected atmosphe…
HighNASA's Electric Dust Shield Could Significantly Boost Solar Panel Efficiency in Arid Regions
NASA-developed electric dust shield technology uses transparent electrodes to remove dust from solar panels via electrostatic fields, potentially recovering 40…
HighThird ISS Coolant Leak in a Year Signals Systemic Issues in Russian Space Program
The Russian segment of the ISS experienced its third coolant leak in under a year, prompting experts to suspect systematic issues rather than random micrometeo…
HighMars exploration matures: Perseverance hits marathon, sample return redesigned, weather data gaps exposed
Mars exploration is evolving from singular ambitious missions to fragmented, realistic approaches: Perseverance has driven a marathon distance, sample-return p…
HighArtemis II returns LIVE: Artemis II crew now awake and preparing for record-breaking return to Earth
Friday, April 10, 2026: The latest updates on the Artemis II mission as the crew prepare for reentry to Earth following their 10-day journey around the moon.
MediumNarcissism linked to conspiracy theory belief, study finds
Australian psychologists found highly narcissistic individuals are more prone to believing conspiracy theories and spotting misinformation, regardless of educa…
MediumScientists Explore Quantum Effect Amid Theoretical Doomsday Concerns
Researchers are experimenting with quantum phenomena that some scientists worry could theoretically trigger a catastrophic chain reaction. The experiments rais…
LowNASA launches daring rescue mission to save Swift Observatory from burning up
Northrop Grumman launched a spacecraft to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory, which is rapidly descending due to solar storms. The $30M mission aims to boost the…
HighProgrammable light simulator unlocks quantum material secrets without complex hardware
University of Ottawa researchers developed a reconfigurable photonic quantum simulator using spatial light modulators to replicate particle behavior in complex…
HighAncient Physics Experiment Could Detect Elusive Millicharged Particles
Researchers propose using a centuries-old physics test to detect millicharged particles, potentially advancing fundamental particle physics understanding and e…
MediumPrimates Show Pet-Keeping Behavior, Suggesting Deep Evolutionary Roots
Research reveals that some primates, including chimpanzees and monkeys, display cross-species care behaviors toward other animals, suggesting pet-keeping may h…
HighArtemis II splashdown live coverage. NASA mission returns to Earth.
Splashdown for the Artemis II crew is expected Friday, April 10, off the California coast near San Diego. Follow along for the latest developments.
MediumNASA Tests Automated Cryocoupler for In-Orbit Spacecraft Refueling
NASA and L3Harris successfully tested a cryocoupler device that could enable automated in-orbit refueling of spacecraft using super-cold propellants, a critica…
HighNASA launches daring rescue mission to save Swift Observatory from burning up
A specialized spacecraft launched Friday to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory, which is rapidly descending due to solar storms. The $30 million mission aims to b…
HighSpaceX Starlink constellation surpasses 10,600 satellites with latest Falcon 9 launch
SpaceX deployed 24 new satellites via Falcon 9, pushing Starlink's orbital constellation past 10,600 satellites. The company aims to eventually operate 42,000…
HighMay sky shows rare lunar events: apogee, meteor shower, and blue moon
May 2026 features multiple lunar and celestial events including the Moon reaching its farthest point from Earth, meteor showers, and a rare 'Blue Moon' visible…
MediumSpaceX lança Crew-7 com astronautas de quatro países para ISS
SpaceX lançou sua sétima missão tripulada para a Estação Espacial Internacional com quatro astronautas de países diferentes (EUA, Dinamarca, Japão e Rússia), m…
HighEl polo sur lunar se convierte en la nueva meta de la carrera espacial mundial
La nueva carrera espacial se enfoca en colonizar el polo sur de la Luna, donde cráteres en sombra permanente albergan agua helada esencial para abastecer futur…
HighStudy reveals how microgravity alters astronaut brain structure
Research from Oregon Health & Science University found that astronauts experience changes in perivascular spaces surrounding brain blood vessels during extende…
HighNASA launches lunar base construction missions starting 2026
NASA announced three Moon Base missions starting in 2026 to establish infrastructure for a permanent lunar presence, shifting resources from a cancelled orbita…
HighChina's Tianwen-2 Probe Reaches Earth's Quasi-Moon Kamo'oalewa
China's Tianwen-2 space probe has successfully rendezvoused with Kamo'oalewa, Earth's quasi-moon asteroid, and transmitted the first close-up images of the cel…
HighArtemis II crew returns from lunar flyby, emphasizes humanity's shared potential
The Artemis II crew returned from a historic lunar flyby, meeting with U.N. officials to reflect on their mission's significance for humanity and future space…
HighNASA-Funded Research Advances Space Life Science Across Microgravity, Radiation, and Habitability
NASA Spaceline publishes curated research on space biology, microgravity effects, and life support systems from June 2026, highlighting studies on radiation pr…
HighChina develops nuclear reactor for faster Mars missions, challenging NASA capabilities
China has developed a 1.55 MW nuclear fission reactor for spacecraft propulsion that could enable faster deep space missions to Mars and the Moon, potentially…
MediumCats emerge as unexpected allies in cancer research, study finds
A new study suggests cats' natural biology could help scientists better understand and develop treatments for human cancer, leveraging feline genetic similarit…
MediumISS visible over Vidarbha on May 10-11 in rare celestial viewing opportunity
The International Space Station will be visible to the naked eye over Nagpur and Chandrapur on May 10-11, appearing as a bright white dot moving at 28,000 kmph…
HighNASA and Space Force Launch Mission to Study Earth's Ring Current
NASA and the US Space Force are launching the STORIE mission to study Earth's ring current and determine whether geomagnetic storms originate from the Sun or E…
MediumSpaceX launches final ViaSat-3 satellite on Falcon Heavy after weather delay
SpaceX successfully launched the Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the final 6-ton ViaSat-3 F3 terabit-class satellite, marking the rocket's first mission in 18 mon…
HighScientists discover 1,785 new microproteins, expanding human proteome understanding
Researchers have identified nearly 1,800 previously unknown microproteins in the human genome, expanding the 'dark proteome' and potentially reshaping disease…
HighNASA's Roman Space Telescope Launches on Quest to Map the Universe
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched August 30, 2026, beginning a three-month journey to the L2 Lagrange point to observe the universe with unprec…
HighNASA's Psyche Spacecraft Slingshots Past Mars Toward Metal-Rich Asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft used Mars gravity assist to redirect toward asteroid 16 Psyche, a metal-rich world containing potentially trillions in iron and nickel…
HighRocket Lab Downplays NASA Reliance While Challenging Mars Mission Award
Rocket Lab is downplaying its reliance on NASA contracts while pursuing a Mars mission protest, signaling a strategic pivot in its business priorities.
MediumFoguete da SpaceX colide com a Lua nesta quarta e abre cratera de cinco metros
Um estágio de foguete Falcon 9 da SpaceX colidirá com a Lua nesta quarta-feira, criando uma cratera de cinco metros de profundidade e levantando detritos a 20…
HighNancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: NASA's Next Cosmic Detective
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching around 2026-2027, will investigate dark energy and search for exoplanets using a wide infrared field of vie…
High