NASA Opens Media Accreditation for Roman Space Telescope Launch
NASA opens media accreditation for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch on May 5, 2025. The wide-field observatory will study dark energy and exoplanets.
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France Records 2,025 Excess Deaths at Peak of Heatwave as Europe Braces for More Extreme Weather
France recorded 2,025 excess deaths during a June heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme temperatures. Scientists link the intensity to climate change.
How Millikan’s Oil Drop Exercise Measured the Electron’s Charge
Discover how Robert Millikan’s classic oil drop experiment measured the electron’s charge, its controversial data selection, and its enduring legacy in modern physics and education.
Alan Hale: The Astronomer Behind Comet Hale-Bopp’s Discovery
Discover how amateur astronomer Alan Hale co-discovered Comet Hale-Bopp in 1995, transforming our understanding of the solar system and inspiring millions worldwide.
ESA Joins Artemis III: Europe’s Leap to the Lunar Surface
ESA officially partners with NASA for Artemis III, providing the European Service Module and scientific instruments for the first crewed lunar landing since 1972. Learn how this collaboration reshapes space exploration.
Maribel Guardia at 65: The Science Behind Her Ageless Beauty
At 65, Maribel Guardia defies aging. Science explains how genetics, diet, and stress management allow the Costa Rican star to look decades younger.
NASA Quietly Picks 41 Space Tech Projects – And They’re Headed to Mars
NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 companies to advance space technologies for Moon and Mars. Learn about the ACO program, key projects, and what it means for humanity’s future.
New Model Pinpoints Priority Zones to Save Australia’s Endangered Alpine Ash
New modeling from University of Melbourne and CSIRO pinpoints priority zones to save Australia’s endangered alpine ash from climate change and bushfires, offering a conservation roadmap.
NASA’s Chandra Lights Up the Cosmos in Red, White & Blue for US 250th
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory unveils four cosmic images and three sonifications in red, white, and blue to celebrate the US 250th anniversary — blending science, art, and national pride.
Bringing Signals to NASA: A Central Coast Engineer’s Path to Deep Space
Engineer Eric Fernandez, from a Central Coast childhood watching rocket launches, now leads signal-processing innovations for NASA’s Deep Space Network, enabling communication across billions of kilometers.
NASA Gives ‘Hundred Acre Wood’ to Wildlife: A Win for Conservation
NASA transfers 105 acres of forest at Goddard Space Flight Center to Patuxent Research Refuge, creating a wildlife corridor and demonstrating how space agencies can lead in conservation.
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.