The FCC approved Reflect Orbital's experimental space mirror satellite, prompting debate over whether current national and international laws adequately regulate artificial light in Earth's orbit.
NASA's Curiosity rover discovered a vast field of honeycomb-like polygonal fractures in Valle Grande, offering new clues about ancient water and geological processes on Mars.
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to strike the Moon on August 5, 2026, providing scientists with a rare opportunity to observe an artificial lunar impact.
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day has showcased a different astronomy image every day since 1995, combining scientific explanations with remarkable views of the universe.
Astronomers found that some supermassive black holes emit delayed radio outbursts years after consuming stars, revealing new details about tidal disruption events and black hole evolution.
Lake fly larvae in Lake Malawi survive extreme underwater pressure with reinforced air sacs, challenging a long-standing explanation for why insects never colonized the open ocean.
Scientists are studying how regional and global dust storms reshape Mars' atmosphere, influence water loss, and affect future robotic and human exploration.
Astronomer Amina Helmi uses ancient stars and stellar streams as cosmic fossils to reconstruct the Milky Way's violent formation through ancient galactic mergers.
Record low water levels across Europe are exposing ancient remains, including mammoth skeletons and long-forgotten shipwrecks.
India has set a strict safety requirement for private companies returning objects from space, limiting the casualty risk to 1 in 10,000.
Researchers report hundreds of ancient glyph-like markings discovered in the Amazon, suggesting complex past communication and mapping.
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to impact the Moon, highlighting challenges in managing human-made objects beyond Earth.
NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham’s journey highlights the preparation, experience, and dedication behind the next generation of human space exploration.
Scientists continue searching Mars for signs of life while maintaining strict standards of evidence to ensure any discovery is accurate and reliable.
New James Webb Space Telescope observations of Centaurus A reveal hidden dust structures, active star formation, and a supermassive black hole, offering fresh insights into galaxy evolution.
Scientists are expanding the use of beneficial insects to naturally control crop pests, helping farmers reduce pesticide use while supporting more sustainable and resilient agriculture.
NASA's Swift Observatory detected a wandering supermassive black hole destroying a star, offering the first clear evidence of a tidal disruption event occurring far from a galaxy's center.
France's devastating wildfires are burning through the historic Landes de Gascogne, a human-planted pine forest whose design and today's extreme weather have intensified concern over future forest resilience.
NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program gives students hands-on experience collecting and analyzing Earth science data from research aircraft.
Satellite technology is helping scientists monitor moth outbreaks and understand forest damage before threats become more difficult to manage.
A developing El Niño event is drawing attention as scientists monitor possible impacts on Australian heat, rainfall, and wildfire risks.
Fossil evidence suggests Mexico and Central America played a key role as transition zones during ancient mammal movements across the Americas.
NASA’s effort to save a declining-orbit space telescope faces a setback as engineers continue searching for solutions to protect the mission.
Samples returned from the far side of the Moon by the Chang’e-6 mission are revealing new details about lunar asymmetry and early solar system history, challenging existing models.