South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope has detected the most distant megamaser ever recorded, offering new insight into galaxy evolution in the early universe.
NASA released an investigation report on the Boeing Starliner crewed flight test, classifying it as a Type A mishap and identifying hardware, leadership, and cultural issues that affected mission performance.
NASA has criticized Boeing and internal processes following issues with the Starliner astronaut mission, highlighting concerns over execution, oversight, and the future of commercial crew partnerships.
A new reconstruction of Spinosaurus suggests a more aquatic lifestyle, reigniting debate among scientists. The discussion highlights how evolving evidence continues to reshape our understanding of prehistoric life.
A total lunar eclipse, or “blood moon,” will grace the sky on March 3–4, 2026; it’s visible without eye protection and best enjoyed from dark, open locations with clear horizons.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 with 29 Starlink satellites and achieved a rare second booster landing on a droneship near The Bahamas, showcasing advances in reusable rocket recovery.
Researchers trace the evolutionary origin of yeast centromeres to ancestral DNA derived from mobile genetic elements, shedding light on how cell division machinery adapts across life.
CO₂ rises not only fuel forest growth but may tighten nitrogen cycles in boreal woods, reducing available soil nitrogen and altering long‑term ecosystem nutrient balance.
Forests worldwide are changing how they “breathe” as soil respiration responds variably to nitrogen deposition, warming, and moisture shifts, reshaping carbon cycle dynamics.
Twilight vision allows the eye to adapt to dim light, balancing rod and cone activity, shaped by biology, environment, and subtle motion, revealing perception’s hidden depth.
A razor-thin crescent moon will appear beside Saturn after sunset on Feb. 19, offering a brief but striking twilight conjunction visible in the western sky.
The Salt Creek Boardwalk in Death Valley National Park has reopened after flood damage, offering renewed access to view the rare Salt Creek pupfish and updated, storm‑resilient visitor facilities.
Queensland scientists located a genomic region on chromosome 5 linked to resistance against Fusarium wilt STR4 in wild bananas, aiding future breeding of resilient commercial varieties.
Researchers find that mathematical symmetry and structural patterns in melodies help explain why some tunes feel cohesive and memorable, shedding light on the science of catchy music.
Conservation groups sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for missing a 2025 deadline to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the eastern hellbender, a giant salamander in Tennessee and beyond.
Using synchrotron X‑ray imaging at a giant accelerator, scientists have visualized perfectly preserved dinosaur embryos inside 200‑million‑year‑old eggs, revealing detailed development features.
Scientists report evidence that a niobium–rhenium alloy may host triplet superconductivity, a rare state that could improve spin transport and stability in future quantum computing platforms.
Four astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, beginning a new mission of research, maintenance, and international cooperation in orbit.
Scientists propose placing an ultra‑stable laser in a permanently shadowed lunar crater to enhance spacecraft navigation on the Moon and improve Earth’s timekeeping precision.
Boeing’s Starliner mission was delayed by technical and leadership issues, leaving astronauts in orbit for months before returning safely, highlighting spaceflight’s fragile complexity.
A new Spinosaurus species, Spinosaurus mirabilis, has been discovered in the Sahara, revealing inland river habitats and redefining how this famed dinosaur lived and hunted.
A new study shows newly hatched chicks, like humans, associate the sound “bouba” with rounded shapes and “kiki” with sharp ones, suggesting deep sensory links across species.
Researchers have identified a new giant virus, ushikuvirus, whose features and interactions with host cells may offer clues to the evolutionary origins of complex eukaryotic life.
NASA’s Artemis II wet dress rehearsal reached a key milestone as the SLS rocket completed its fueling countdown, testing propellant loading and launch procedures ahead of a possible March lunar mission.