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.
Hubble captures stunning spiral galaxy NGC 5486 ablaze with star formation
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a detailed image of NGC 5486, an irregular spiral galaxy 110 million light-years away showing active star formation and…
HighNASA astronaut Menon helped orchestrate historic 2020 SpaceX splashdown before joining corps
NASA astronaut Anil Menon supported SpaceX's historic 2020 Crew Dragon splashdown before joining the astronaut corps, bringing medical expertise to America's f…
HighAstronautas llegan a la ISS en vuelo récord de 8 horas liderado por primera mujer negra
Cuatro astronautas llegaron a la Estación Espacial Internacional en un vuelo expreso de ocho horas que estableció un récord de velocidad estadounidense, con la…
HighScientists Race to Solve Health Challenges of Long-Duration Spaceflight
Scientists at an engineering conference are developing solutions to mitigate health risks from long-duration spaceflight, including radiation exposure, microgr…
HighTotal Solar Eclipse Coming August 12, 2026—Here's Where to See It
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible from Greenland, Iceland, and Spain—marking mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 1999. Total…
HighMoon in Waxing Crescent Phase on July 18; Full Moon Expected July 29
The Moon enters Waxing Crescent phase on July 18, 2026, with 19% surface visibility. The next Full Moon occurs July 29.
HighNASA's Simulated Mars Mission Reaches 200-Day Milestone in Habitat
NASA's simulated Mars mission has reached 200 days with crew members living inside a habitat, advancing research for future human exploration of the Red Planet.
HighJWST captures first direct image of cosmic web, revealing universe's hidden structure
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first direct images of the cosmic web, revealing the universe's large-scale structure and providing unprecedent…
HighIndian-origin astronaut Menon harvests fresh kale, wasabi on ISS
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon harvested kale and wasabi mustard aboard the ISS using NASA's Veggie system, then prepared a meal, demonstrating sustai…
HighNASA reports strongest evidence yet of ancient microbial life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered mineral-rich sediments in a 3.7-billion-year-old Mars lakebed containing iron and phosphorus-rich structures that scientis…
MediumSpaceX Starfall Demo Set for Tuesday Dawn Launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX will launch its new uncrewed Starfall spacecraft via Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on June 23, 2026, with a launch window from 6:43-7:43 a.m. ET.…
HighWe Know Mars Better Than Our Own Ocean Floor—But That's Changing Fast
Earth's ocean floor remains poorly mapped compared to Mars, Venus, and the Moon despite technological advances. Only 27% has been directly surveyed at high res…
HighAncient Asteroid Breakup 800M Years Ago May Have Bombarded Inner Solar System
Scientists discovered that an asteroid shattered near Jupiter 800 million years ago, with debris potentially bombarding Earth, Mars, and the Moon for 150 milli…
MediumNASA's Mars imaging technique reveals ancient rock art on Earth
A NASA photo processing technique originally developed for Mars exploration is now being used to reveal previously hidden ancient rock art on Earth, demonstrat…
HighArtemis II astronauts return after historic lunar mission, break distance record
Artemis II astronauts completed a historic mission to the Moon's far side, breaking Apollo 13's distance record. Pilot Victor Glover reflected on humanity's un…
HighSpaceX's Starship V3 achieves successful first flight after delays
SpaceX successfully launched Starship V3, the next-generation mega-rocket designed for lunar missions, following earlier postponements and a failed Texas attem…
MediumSpirit rover data reveals Mars once had vast water coverage, some locked underground
Analysis of NASA Spirit rover data reveals significant areas of Mars were once covered by water, with some lost to space and substantial amounts potentially lo…
HighScientists Report Detection of First Known Exomoon, Though Skepticism Remains
Astronomers report discovering the first confirmed exomoon—a planetary-mass satellite orbiting a substellar companion—though the finding faces skepticism from…
MediumNASA's Bennu asteroid samples reveal sugars and 'space gum' hint at life's cosmic origins
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission returned samples from asteroid Bennu containing essential sugars, nitrogen-rich polymers, and ancient stardust, suggesting the chemis…
HighSahara meteorite suggests Moon-sized planet was destroyed in early solar system
A rare meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert provides evidence of a Moon-sized protoplanet that existed and was destroyed during the solar system's formati…
HighNorthrop Grumman, Canadian Space Agency pivot Gateway tech to lunar base demos
Northrop Grumman and the Canadian Space Agency are repurposing Gateway project elements for NASA's Moon Base cargo lander and technology demonstration missions…
HighPerseid Meteor Shower Peak Hampered by Full Moon; Virtual Telescope Offers Early Webcast
The Virtual Telescope Project will host a live webcast of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 9 to avoid the bright Sturgeon Moon's interference during the peak…
HighChild's Backyard Discovery Challenges Century-Old Understanding of Ant Behavior
An 8-year-old boy's curiosity about mysterious seed-like objects in his backyard uncovered previously unknown interactions between ants, wasps, and oak trees,…
MediumAsteroid 2024 DJ passes closer to Earth than the Moon on Saturday
Asteroid 2024 DJ will pass within 354,000 km of Earth on Saturday, closer than the Moon's average distance, but poses no collision risk to our planet.
High£8M Potter Institute launches quantum spacetime experiments at UCL
UCL receives £8 million to establish the David Potter Institute, combining quantum information research with experimental physics to test whether spacetime is…
HighNASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts return to Earth tonight aboard Soyuz capsule
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts are returning to Earth aboard a Soyuz spacecraft on April 16, marking a rare instance of NASA crew using Russian ve…
HighPhysicists map gamma-ray emissions from a dozen unstable nuclei in single fission experiment
International research team measured high-energy gamma-ray emissions from over a dozen unstable nuclei in a single fission experiment, advancing understanding…
HighNASA rover finds potential signs of ancient microbial life on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has found sediment samples in a dried river channel on Mars suggesting potential ancient microbial life, with samples now undergoing…
MediumWebb Telescope Captures 'Smiling' Galactic Collision 465 Million Light-Years Away
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed images of Arp 107, two colliding galaxies 465 million light-years away, revealing a bridge of stars and gas…
HighNASA's Swift Telescope Faces October Deadline as Rescue Mission Stalls
NASA's attempt to save the aging Swift telescope by repositioning it with a robotic satellite called LINK has failed due to orientation control problems. The t…
HighScientists Explore Quantum Phenomenon Amid Theoretical Doomsday Concerns
Scientists are conducting experiments with quantum effects that some researchers worry could theoretically trigger a catastrophic chain reaction. The work high…
LowCuriosity rover detects organic molecules in first-ever Mars chemistry experiment
NASA's Curiosity rover conducted a first-of-its-kind chemistry experiment on Mars, detecting over 20 organic molecules including compounds linked to life's bui…
HighFalha em motor da Starship pode comprometer missão lunar da Nasa
Uma falha em motor da Starship da SpaceX pode comprometer os objetivos das futuras missões lunares da Nasa. Apesar do incidente, o foguete conseguiu implantar…
MediumIndia's first astronaut passes torch as Shubhanshu Shukla prepares for historic ISS mission
IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will launch June 10 on Axiom 4 Mission, becoming India's first astronaut to reach the ISS, 41 years after Rakesh Sharma's h…
HighEarly junk food exposure causes lasting brain changes, study finds
Research from University College Cork shows high-fat, high-sugar diets in childhood alter brain regions controlling appetite permanently, but beneficial gut ba…
HighWebb Telescope Reveals Violent Heart of Messier 77 Galaxy 45 Million Light-Years Away
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed images of Messier 77, a spiral galaxy 45 million light-years away, revealing the violent core being con…
HighMoon enters waning gibbous phase on July 31, 2026
The Moon enters its Waning Gibbous phase on July 31, 2026, with 97% illumination visible. The next Full Moon will occur on August 28.
HighNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Expands Space Observation Capabilities
NASA is deploying the Nancy Grace Roman telescope, a dark energy observatory with 100 times Hubble's field of view, to advance understanding of the universe's…
HighNASA Safety Panel Backs ISS Response to Recurring Air Leak Crisis
NASA's safety panel commended the International Space Station program for precautionary measures taken during investigation of recent air leaks by Russian cosm…
HighNASA launches daring rescue mission to save aging Swift telescope from Earth plunge
A specialized spacecraft launched Friday to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth. The $30 million mission aims to boost the 22-year-old t…
HighNASA Satellite Images Reveal Massive Phytoplankton Bloom Off U.S. East Coast
NASA satellites have captured images of a massive phytoplankton bloom spreading off the U.S. East Coast, visible from space as distinctive blue-green colored p…
HighMars garnet discovery expands mineral science as Australia dominates global production
Scientists identified garnet in a Martian sample for the first time, expanding understanding of planetary geology. Australia leads global garnet production wit…
HighStudy finds West Antarctica warming faster than previously measured
Research shows West Antarctica warmed 4.4°F since 1958, twice prior estimates and three times global average, raising concerns about ice sheet collapse and sea…
MediumQuantum Internet Survives Real-World Test Over 38 Miles of Exposed Cable
NIST researchers successfully transmitted entangled photons across 38 miles of ordinary overhead fiber-optic cable, demonstrating quantum networks can function…
HighSeptember skies offer Jupiter occultations, Saturn viewing as Mercury stays hidden
An astronomical guide details September's celestial events including planetary positions, lunar phases, and occultations visible from Saskatchewan and northern…
HighUY Scuti: The Colossal Red Supergiant That Dwarfs Our Sun
UY Scuti, a red supergiant 9,000 light-years away, is one of the largest known stars with a radius over 1,000 times greater than the Sun. Its discovery reveals…
HighJames Webb Space Telescope successfully launches on Christmas Day mission
NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope successfully launched from French Guiana on Christmas Day 2021, beginning its historic mission to observe the uni…
HighSpaceX hits 150th Falcon 9 launch of 2025 with Starlink deployment
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites on its 150th Falcon 9 mission of 2025, expanding its broadband constellation to over 9,000 active satellites in low Eart…
HighWebb Telescope Unveils 500,000-Star Nursery Near Milky Way's Black Hole
The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged Sagittarius C, revealing approximately 500,000 stars including newborn giants in the extreme environment near the Mil…
HighChina Launches Shenzhou-20, Eyes Moon Nuclear Plant With Russia
China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to rotate crews at its space station while planning a Russia partnership for lunar nuclear infrastructure, amid U.S. interfe…
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