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NASA's CHAPEA program will isolate volunteers for one year to study how humans adapt to conditions similar to future Moon and Mars missions.

NASA's CHAPEA program will isolate volunteers for one year to study how humans adapt to conditions similar to future Moon and Mars missions.

New observations from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory suggest the Milky Way's hot gaseous halo extends much farther than previously believed.

From an era before human flight to NASA's Artemis program, 250 years of innovation have reshaped humanity's journey toward the Moon.

Physicists created a laboratory analogue of a black hole that exhibited Hawking-like radiation, helping researchers investigate quantum effects predicted decades ago.

China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has reached Earth's quasi moon, Kamoʻoalewa, to study and collect samples from the unusual near-Earth asteroid.

Archaeologists have uncovered a lost Byzantine-era city in Egypt’s western desert, featuring preserved mosaics, churches, and artifacts that offer new insights into the region’s history.

NASA has launched a robotic mission to rescue the Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth, aiming to boost its orbit and extend its scientific life in a first-of-its-kind salvage operation.

New DNA technology has identified a previously unknown Revolutionary War soldier, providing a personal connection to history and honoring his sacrifice for the nation.

A strong geomagnetic storm may make the Northern Lights visible in up to 26 U.S. states on July 4, offering a rare summer aurora display to coincide with Independence Day celebrations.

China's academic community is reviewing research integrity concerns while institutions emphasize transparency, accountability, and scientific standards.

Scientists in the United States are developing a BioVault to preserve genetic material from endangered species, supporting future conservation research.

Engineers are studying a robotic mission that could extend the life of an aging space telescope by restoring its orbital position.

Scientists have demonstrated a quantum technique that reverses specific quantum processes, offering promising applications for quantum computing and fundamental physics.

NTIRE 2026 showcases major advances in AI image processing, with applications in science, healthcare, and digital technology.

New research into particle physics and jet production improves scientific understanding of matter and high-energy interactions.

Astronomers report that exoplanet TOI-2195 A b may have evolved from a Jupiter-like giant after losing most of its mass, offering new clues about planetary evolution.

Australian astronomers have identified unusual properties in repeating Fast Radio Burst FRB20250613A, offering new insights into its turbulent cosmic environment.

NASA scientists detected unusual molecular signals in a distant supernova remnant, suggesting more complex chemical processes in stellar explosions than previously known.

Scientists are investigating an unexpected 60% decline in humpback whale sightings off Western Australia while seeking environmental explanations through continued research.

Australia contributes key ground-based support and research to global NASA space missions and deep-space communication.

Australia’s marine ecosystems show possible shifts in species populations, prompting continued scientific monitoring.

Antarctic climate changes raise long-term environmental risks for Australia, particularly in sea level and weather systems.

Australia’s AI data center expansion raises energy consumption concerns and pushes debate on sustainable power solutions.

Studies suggest some brains show structural resilience that may delay or reduce effects of Alzheimer’s disease.