New ocean sensors offer continuous monitoring of carbon levels, promising more precise insights into the marine carbon cycle and improving climate change projections.
Ovarian aging reflects biological changes beyond chronological age. Emerging epigenetic markers may refine fertility assessment, though research remains ongoing.
NASA-backed research warns that thousands of mid-sized “city killer” asteroids remain undetected, prompting expanded planetary defense and detection efforts.
As space activity expands, governments and private companies are shaping new policies and legal frameworks to manage exploration, resources, and orbital sustainability.
Smithsonian-affiliated research highlights evidence of recent tectonic activity on the Moon, suggesting the lunar surface may still be slowly shifting.
A sediment core from off West Antarctica reveals evidence of past ice retreat, offering new insight into how the region may respond to ongoing climate change.
Scientists drilling into an Antarctic ice shelf uncover climate records preserved in ice cores, offering insight into past atmospheric changes and future sea level risks.
Astronomers led by UMass Amherst report a possible transitional class of galaxies, offering new insight into how star-forming systems evolve into older, inactive ones.
A former NASA engineer raises concerns about the Artemis II heat shield, prompting renewed scrutiny as the crewed lunar mission approaches final safety reviews.
From interactive science centers to space communication hubs, Canberra offers seven inspiring destinations where science-obsessed kids can explore, experiment, and imagine.
Research suggests that improved integration of robotic legs can enhance body image, as users experience stronger embodiment, confidence, and alignment between movement and perception.
A study finds that after four days using a robotic leg, many users misjudge their walking patterns, revealing a gap between physical adaptation and internal perception.
Advanced robotic prosthetics are reshaping not only mobility but body perception, as sensory feedback helps users integrate artificial limbs into their internal sense of self.
Scientists used pretend scenarios to test whether an ape could engage in imaginative behavior, revealing subtle signs of shared symbolic understanding and cognitive flexibility.
Four new astronauts have joined the International Space Station, strengthening the crew and expanding capacity for biomedical, materials, and exploration-focused research.
Astronomers observed a star that brightened suddenly and then vanished. Researchers believe it may have collapsed directly into a black hole, pending further confirmation.
Astronomers have observed a rare relativistic light distortion predicted by Einstein, confirming a striking gravitational illusion never directly seen before.
Chandra reveals a cluster of newborn stars in the Cocoon Nebula, providing insight into early stellar life and the hidden processes shaping our universe.
Turtles are breeding earlier due to warming, but laying fewer eggs, showing climate change is subtly reshaping life cycles along the world’s coasts.
Thousands of asteroids capable of destroying cities remain undetected, highlighting the ongoing challenge for NASA and global efforts to protect Earth from cosmic hazards.
Corals in extreme coastal bays show heightened resilience to climate stress, offering insights into survival strategies and potential pathways for reef conservation globally.
A new microscope uncovers hidden quantum order in complex materials, revealing electron arrangements and enabling advances in quantum science and future technologies.
Ancient rhythms return on February 17, 2026, with an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse largely visible from Antarctica and partial at southern latitudes. Safety tips and cosmic reflections included.
Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos, an Oort Cloud visitor, makes its closest approach to Earth on Feb. 17, 2026 at ~151 million km. It remains faint and visible only with binoculars or telescopes.