NASA’s 2026 Human Lander Challenge Winners: Next-Gen Moon Life Support
NASA announces winners of the 2026 Human Lander Challenge, featuring student-designed life support systems for lunar missions that could also benefit Earth.
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How We See Color: Scientists Crack 50-Year Mystery at Atomic Level
Scientists reveal the atomic structures of human cone opsins, solving a 50-year mystery of color vision. The breakthrough explains how we see red, green, and blue, with implications for treating color blindness.
Grade Inflation in Pandemic Boosted Private School and Disadvantaged Applicants
New study reveals pandemic A-level grade inflation boosted private school applicants most, but disadvantaged students also gained. Long-term effects could reshape university admissions.
Laser-Trapped Metal Hydride Opens Door to Ultracold Hydrogen
Physicists trap calcium monohydride molecules with laser light, achieving millikelvin temperatures. This breakthrough could lead to ultracold hydrogen and new tests of fundamental physics.
First Nations Women in Fire: An Untapped Force Against Climate Disasters
A new report shows First Nations women hold critical fire knowledge to protect Australian communities from climate disasters, yet remain excluded from formal roles and funding.
Tickled Apes Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter
A new study reveals that tickled great apes, including chimps and gorillas, share a universal laughter rhythm with humans, shedding light on the ancient evolutionary roots of laughter.
Venezuela’s Twin Earthquakes: Why They Happened and What’s Next
Venezuela was hit by rare twin earthquakes within hours. Here’s the science behind the doublet, the tectonic plates involved, and what seismologists predict for aftershocks.
Britain Swelters in Record-Breaking June Heatwave
Britain faces record-breaking June heatwave with red weather warning, scorching 32.2°C temperatures, wildfires, and health risks. Climate experts weigh in on the future.
James Webb Telescope Reveals Millions of Stars in Cigar Galaxy M82
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals millions of new stars in the Cigar Galaxy M82, combining infrared and visible views to unlock secrets of starburst galaxies.
NASA Taps Rocket Lab for Two New Sun and Ice Cloud Science Missions
NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch PolSIR and TSIS-2 missions, targeting ice cloud behavior and solar irradiance to improve climate models and solar physics understanding.
Botswana Becomes 68th Nation to Join NASA’s Artemis Accords
Botswana becomes the 68th nation to sign NASA’s Artemis Accords, marking the sixth African country to join the lunar exploration framework. What it means for space governance.
NASA and SBA Ink New Deal to Open Space to Small Businesses
NASA and SBA sign a new partnership opening space contracts to small businesses, targeting rural manufacturers and startups under President Trump’s National Space Policy.