Two tiny NASA satellites are launching to study Earth’s poles
NASA has launched the first part of a two-satellite mission called PREFIRE to study Earth's poles, with the second satellite set to launch this Saturday......»»
This is your heads up: July is about to be an incredible month for games
This July may not have many heavy hitter video games launching, but it's quietly shaping up to be the busiest release month of 2024......»»
EVs are giving new owners more headaches, and Tesla is a big reason why: J.D. Power study
EVs are giving new owners more headaches, and Tesla is a big reason why: J.D. Power study.....»»
NASA insists Boeing Starliner crew "not stranded" on ISS
The first astronauts to fly Boeing's troubled Starliner are definitely not "stranded" at the International Space Station, NASA insisted Friday despite having no clear timeframe for bringing them home......»»
Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years—here"s the science
It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with more than 130 people killed. Last year, Canada's.....»»
NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing's new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there......»»
NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk
“Safety tends to not be on the front burner until it really needs to be on the front burner.” Enlarge / A European ATV cargo freighter reenters the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean in 2013. Since the beginning of t.....»»
NASA orders more tests on Starliner, but says crew isn’t stranded in space
“I want to make it very clear that Butch and Suni are not stranded in space." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station on June 13. (credit: NASA) NASA and Boeing officia.....»»
Analysis of NASA InSight data suggests Mars hit by meteoroids more often than thought
NASA's Mars InSight Lander may be resting on the Red Planet in retirement, but data from the robotic explorer is still leading to seismic discoveries on Earth......»»
Ariane 6 launches LIFI: Light-speed secure communications
Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test impor.....»»
Image: Hubble examines elliptical galaxy Messier 105
It might appear featureless and unexciting at first glance, but NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope observations of this elliptical galaxy—known as Messier 105—show that the stars near the galaxy's center are moving very rapidly......»»
New study shows meaningful social interactions boost well-being, but context matters
Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science finds. Researchers followed three cohorts of university.....»»
Astronomers discover two new Milky Way satellite galaxy candidates
For years, astronomers have worried about how to explain why the Milky Way has fewer satellite galaxies than the standard dark matter model predicts. This is called the "missing satellites problem.".....»»
Updating the textbook on polarization in gallium nitride to optimize wide bandgap semiconductors
An updated model reconciles the gap between recent experiments and theory concerning polarization in wurtzite semiconductors—paving the way for the development of smaller, faster and more efficient electronic devices, according to a recent study by.....»»
How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden—new study
Single mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in societies around the world. In Sweden, the number of women with these care responsibilities has nearly halved over the past two decades. What has caused this change? Are we seeing a dramatic rev.....»»
Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black ho.....»»
Mutations in wheat TaAPA2 gene result in pleiotropic effects on plant architecture
This study is reported by Shisheng Chen's group at the National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences. Plant architecture has significant impact on plant development and productivity, and t.....»»
A harmless asteroid will whiz past Earth Saturday. Here"s how to spot it
An asteroid will whiz harmlessly past Earth this weekend. With the right equipment and timing, you just might spot it......»»
Every Rock Tells a Story. This Is the Tale of a Meteor-wrong
We discovered a strange rock in the Sahara we thought was a meterorite. Figuring out what it was grounded me back to Earth.....»»
SpaceX Wins $843-Million NASA Contract to Destroy the International Space Station
The world will be watching—literally—as SpaceX tackles possibly what might be its highest-stakes endeavor to date: safely destroying the beloved International Space Station.....»»
Family Files Claim against NASA after Space Junk Crashes into Florida Home
Florida family files claim against NASA to compensate them after space debris crashed through their home in March.....»»