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.
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected a warped structure in the protoplanetary disk surrounding TW Hydrae, a nearby young star system, providing new insights into planetary formation processes.
Chinese rocket scientists have identified what they claim is the most effective method for using nuclear weapons to deflect a potentially catastrophic asteroid impact.
On August 2, 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts conducted the first-ever televised liftoff from the lunar surface, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and live broadcast technology.
NASA's Juno spacecraft has made first direct temperature measurements beneath Io's volcanic surface, revealing surging heat just below the moon's crust, advancing understanding of this geologically active world.
August 2026 offers rare celestial events including a total solar eclipse visible from Siberia to Spain and the Perseid meteor shower peaking August 12-13, with ideal viewing conditions due to minimal moonlight.
NASA's Hubble telescope captured detailed images of the Andromeda galaxy, revealing that star formation has been declining for approximately 500 million years.
The James Webb Space Telescope is reshaping astronomers' understanding of the early universe by discovering and characterizing distant primordial objects called 'Little Red Dots,' potentially ancient globular clusters dominated by supermassive stars.
NPR facilitated an interview between a young aspiring scientist in Philadelphia and a conservation scientist, showcasing career inspiration and mentorship in STEM fields.
Space.com reviews the Celestron Moon Mission 100mm Tabletop Dobsonian, a compact telescope designed for lunar observation and amateur astronomy.
Researchers using new computational techniques have identified genetic traces of two previously unknown archaic human species in modern human genomes, expanding understanding of human evolutionary history beyond Neanderthals.
August 12, 2026 offers exceptional skywatching with a solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower peak, marking one of the year's greatest celestial events.
A partial solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 will be visible across North America and Europe, followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower under a moonless sky, offering rare skywatching opportunities.
A major review suggests eating less protein could slow aging in most adults, with research indicating lifelong dietary restrictions may extend healthspan and lifespan.
A SpaceX rocket upper stage will unintentionally collide with the moon Wednesday at 5,400 mph near Einstein Crater, creating a crater and dust plume that scientists plan to observe to study debris impact hazards.
The Moon is in its waning gibbous phase on August 2, 2026, with 87% of its surface visible. The next Full Moon will occur on August 28.
A SpaceX rocket upper stage will unintentionally collide with the moon Wednesday at 5,400 mph near Einstein Crater, creating a crater and dust plume that scientists plan to observe to study debris hazards for future lunar missions.
Research suggests oatmeal's cholesterol-lowering effect varies by individual due to gut microbiome differences. Gut bacteria process oat polyphenols into compounds that inhibit cholesterol production, complementing fiber's traditional mechanism.
An international research team confirmed LHAASO J1912+1014u as a proton PeVatron—a natural cosmic accelerator pushing protons beyond one quadrillion electron volts—using multiwavelength observations from three major observatories.
Beijing Institute of Technology researchers created infrared-to-visible night goggles using a dual-emissive OLED layer that encodes infrared signals as both color and brightness, enabling full-color night vision.
La Dra. Pilar García Muret desmonta mitos sobre lunares y cáncer de piel, aclarando que rascar o extirpar lunares no causa melanoma, y que solo el 20-25% de melanomas surgen de lunares previos.
Five cultures independently developed sophisticated spice blends combining plants in precise ratios to address health concerns, centuries before science could explain their efficacy. Modern research now validates traditional wisdom about anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and digestive benefits.
Mars's thin atmosphere creates radical vertical temperature swings, allowing ground near the equator to reach 24°C while air at head height remains frozen—a fundamental challenge for human exploration and rover operations.
Mars's thin atmosphere creates dramatic temperature contrasts, with equatorial ground reaching 24°C while overhead air stays below freezing. Recent research reveals water evidence and micro-habitats on the Martian surface.
Scientists confirm global warming has accelerated to 0.35°C per decade over the past decade, nearly double the 1970-2015 rate, with 98% statistical certainty across five independent datasets.
