Emergency detected in pre-moon landing maneuver by Russia"s Luna-25 probe
An "emergency" was detected on Saturday during a maneuver by Russia's Luna-25 probe prior to its Moon landing, Russian space agency Roscosmos said......»»
Mexico invites Putin to presidential inauguration, Russia"s Izvestia newspaper says
Mexico invites Putin to presidential inauguration, Russia"s Izvestia newspaper says.....»»
New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency
A different clade of mpox than the previous outbreak is spilling out of the DRC. Enlarge / A 2003 photo of the arms and legs of a 4-year-old girl infected with mpox in Liberia. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A deadly outbreak o.....»»
Optical navigation tech could streamline planetary exploration
In a dim, barren landscape like the surface of the moon, it can be easy to get lost. With few discernable landmarks to navigate with the naked eye, astronauts and rovers must rely on other means to plot a course......»»
"Not enough pumps in the world": South Carolina under state of emergency as Tropical Storm Debby nears
"Not enough pumps in the world": South Carolina under state of emergency as Tropical Storm Debby nears.....»»
Chang"e 6 brought rocks from the far side of the moon back to Earth—what this sample could hold
China achieved a historic feat by bringing back the first-ever sample from the lunar far side in June 2024. It's moon lander, Chang'e 6, used a robotic scoop and drill to collect approximately 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of rocks and soil. These samples c.....»»
New Yorkers are warned from the skies about impending danger from storms as city deploys drones
Gone is the bullhorn. Instead, New York City emergency management officials have turned high-tech, using drones to warn residents about potential threatening weather......»»
NASA"s Artemis emergency egress system emphasizes crew safety
Since NASA began sending astronauts to space, the agency has relied on emergency systems for personnel to safely leave the launch pad and escape the hazard in the unlikely event of an emergency during the launch countdown......»»
New technology protects crops by testing the air for the DNA of plant diseases
Plant infections can now be detected in our crops before they're even visible......»»
‘NFL Retro Bowl ’25’ and more coming to Apple Arcade in September
Apple Arcade has announced its upcoming releases with three new games and a range of updates landing in September. Headlining the new launches is NFL Retro Bowl ’25 featuring official teams and players with nostalgic graphics and gameplay. more.....»»
Relive Mars rover’s ‘7 minutes of terror’ during landing 12 years ago
NASA has marked the 12th anniversary of Curiosity's arrival on Mars with a video that relives the remarkable effort to safely land the rover on the red planet......»»
Scientists pin down the origins of the moon"s tenuous atmosphere
While the moon lacks any breathable air, it does host a barely-there atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have observed a very thin layer of atoms bouncing over the moon's surface. This delicate atmosphere—technically known as an "exosphere"—.....»»
Cosmic microwave background experiments could probe connection between cosmic inflation, particle physics
Various large-scale astrophysical research projects are set to take place over the next decade, several of which are so-called cosmic microwave background (CMB) experiments. These are large-scale scientific efforts aimed at detecting and studying CMB.....»»
NHTSA probes nearly 1 million Dodge Journeys over reports of faulty door locks, windows
The safety regulator said it was probing into inoperative door locks and windows in about 992,643 Dodge Journey crossovers built between 2009 and 2020, which might prevent occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency......»»
Who are the two major hackers Russia just received in a prisoner swap?
Both men committed major financial crimes—and had powerful friends. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As part of today’s blockbuster prisoner swap between the US and Russia, which freed the journalist Evan Gershkovich a.....»»
Russia releases former BorgWarner exec Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter in multinational prisoner swap
Whelan, a former Marine and BorgWarner manager, was arrested in Moscow in December 2018. He was found guilty of spying in 2020 and sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2020. .....»»
Are young climate activists finally being heard? Research shows adults support youth voice to parliament
In recent years, the climate emergency has sparked a global response from children and young people. The School Strikes for Climate movement is a prominent example......»»
Russia agrees to release former BorgWarner exec Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter in prisoner swap, report says
Whelan, a former Marine and BorgWarner manager, was arrested in Moscow in December 2018. He was found guilty of spying in 2020 and sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2020. .....»»
Russia releases former BorgWarner exec Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter in prisoner swap, report says
Whelan, a former Marine and BorgWarner manager, was arrested in Moscow in December 2018. He was found guilty of spying in 2020 and sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2020. .....»»
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket arrives at Kennedy. Next stop: the moon
NASA's epic Space Launch System rocket has recently been on an epic journey, traveling 900 miles from New Orleans to Florida via barge......»»
After debris concerns, SpaceX to shift Dragon capsule landings from Florida to California
Evidence of debris stemming from return trips of SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has prompted the company to shift future landing operations from Florida to California......»»