Scientists warn that a surge in satellite launches could increase atmospheric pollution from reentries, raising concerns about long-term effects on the upper atmosphere.
New research shows Antarctic glacial meltwater contributes far less bioavailable iron to the Southern Ocean than previously thought, challenging ideas about its climate benefit.
In the irradiated ruins of Chernobyl’s reactor, melanin‑rich fungi thrive amid ionizing radiation, prompting research into how they endure — and possibly harness — radiation in extreme environments.
A study finds dogs often act like toddlers to help humans find hidden objects spontaneously, while cats tend to watch unless the situation involves their own interests.
New genetic research shows that many diseases thought to be caused by single mutations do not always lead to illness, revealing a more complex inheritance influenced by other factors.
A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft undocked from the ISS after a six‑month mission and is on its way back to Earth with science samples and supplies, scheduled to splash down off California.
Six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — will appear aligned across the western sky after sunset around Feb. 28, offering a rare planetary parade visible from many parts of the world.
NASA overhauls its Artemis Moon programme, adding a 2027 orbital test mission and delaying lunar landings to 2028 to balance risk and accelerate flight cadence toward annual missions.
Ancient DNA shows that interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans was predominantly between Neanderthal males and Homo sapiens females, leaving a lasting asymmetric genetic legacy.
SpaceX has filed plans to deploy up to one million orbital satellites as space‑based AI data centers, a bold vision that prompts debate about feasibility, impact, and the future of computing.
NASA has postponed the Artemis II mission to circle the Moon until April due to technical issues with the Space Launch System rocket, requiring careful repairs before crewed flight.
The Rubin Observatory issued ~800,000 alerts on its first night of operations, notifying astronomers of dynamic changes like supernovae, asteroids, and variable stars as it begins real‑time sky monitoring.
ESA’s JUICE mission has returned detailed images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing its glowing coma and tail as it recedes from the Sun, aiding studies of material from beyond our solar system.
James Webb’s infrared images of the Exposed Cranium Nebula (PMR 1) reveal a dying star’s gas and dust that eerily resemble a brain’s form, offering new insights into stellar death.
NASA’s twin‑spacecraft ESCAPADE mission is studying space weather between Earth and Mars, measuring how solar wind influences Mars’ atmosphere and magnetosphere.
The U.S. Space Force has paused Vulcan rocket national security missions after recurring anomalies in a solid booster motor, prompting a detailed investigation and potential schedule impacts.
Astronomers using ALMA have mapped a vast, cold web of gas in the Milky Way’s central 650‑light‑year region, revealing intricate filaments and insights into star formation in extreme galactic environments.
New research shows that controlled fracturing of tissues — guided by mechanical forces — plays a constructive role in shaping organs and structures during development.
Chairman Babin commended the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel’s 2025 annual report, emphasizing independent oversight and continued focus on safety as NASA advances complex human spaceflight missions.
Scientists suggest molecules in ancient asteroid dust might inform speculative questions about whether patterns associated with consciousness existed before life, sparking broader debates on how awareness arises.
Quantum fluctuations — subtle fields present even in vacuum — can influence superconductivity in nearby materials, offering a new way to tune electronic states without external forces.
Experts say Godzilla’s existence defies real biology and physics, but imagining his attack highlights environmental impacts and the scale of disruption such a massive creature would cause.
Rock art in Indonesia dated to 67,800 years old may be the world’s oldest figurative cave painting, reshaping understanding of early human creativity.
Geologists uncover evidence of a six-million-year-old asteroid impact in Brazil, revealing a vast crater and shock-altered minerals that reshape our understanding of Earth’s dynamic past.