Scientists analyzed oxygen isotopes in 15-million-year-old giant bird eggshells from the Miocene and found plants were transpiring heavily under high CO₂—a warning for today’s warming world.
Maine’s coastline splits dramatically at Portland: sandy beaches to the west, rocky cliffs to the east. Geology and sediment distribution explain the contrast and shape coastal hazards.
NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate updated its solicitations page on June 23, 2026, opening new funding opportunities for electric flight, autonomy, and noise reduction. Here’s how to apply.
Wildfire smoke from massive Ontario fires is sweeping east, choking cities from Toronto to New York. Air quality plummets as a 2,500 km plume brings dangerous PM2.5 levels.
A biodegradable polymer spray developed in Western Australia captures moisture from the air and delivers it to crop seeds, offering drought-proofing for farmers facing declining rainfall.
Dive into the latest “Ask an Astronomer” Reddit thread! Experts answer your burning questions on exoplanets, dark matter, and space debris.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches August 30, eight months ahead of schedule. Its 300.8-megapixel camera captures 100 times more sky than Hubble in one shot.
Blue Origin announces aggressive return-to-flight timeline for New Glenn after declaring propellant farm in good shape. Analysis of ground systems readiness and competitive pressures.
Rumors of a Tesla-SpaceX merger are circulating! What could this mean for the future of EVs, space travel, and technology? Explore the possibilities.
Astronomers capture the first direct image of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other in galaxy 0402+379, 4.4 billion light-years away.
NASA chief Bill Nelson vows to send a soccer ball to the Moon if the U.S. wins the World Cup. We break down the science, timeline, and what it means for space exploration.
The 2026 Europhysics Prize honors altermagnetism, a third magnetic class that could revolutionize data storage, quantum computing, and energy efficiency.