NASA Launches Daring Mission to Save Falling Space Telescope
NASA’s robotic spacecraft has launched to rescue a decaying X-ray telescope before it burns up in Earth’s atmosphere. Here’s how the daring orbital catch works.
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Daytime Meteor Explodes Over Cape Cod Bay, Drops Meteorite
A daytime bolide exploded over Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts, producing a sonic boom and a confirmed meteorite fall. NASA and eyewitnesses weigh in.
Astrophotographer Captures Colossal ‘Godzilla’ Plasma Cloud on Sun’s Edge
Astrophotographer Mark Williams captures a massive ‘Godzilla’ plasma prominence on the Sun’s limb. Learn how it formed, what it means for space weather, and why solar activity is peaking.
Europe’s Deadly Heatwave: 1,300 Deaths Linked as Germany Hits 41.7°C
WHO links Europe’s July heatwave to at least 1,300 deaths as Germany hits record 41.7°C. Climate change made it 10x more likely. What needs to change?
Bullock Cart to Space: India’s First Satellite Antenna Pioneer
How ISRO used a wooden bullock cart to transport India’s first communication satellite APPLE for non-magnetic antenna tests in 1981—a symbol of frugal innovation that launched a space program.
AI and the Transition to Post-Labor Survival: Avoiding Unrest
As AI decouples labor from survival, the risk of civil unrest grows. Explore historical precedents, policy solutions like UBI, and what the transition means for society.
Desperate Elephants Move Closer to Humans as Droughts Drag On
New research shows elephants move closer to humans when droughts last months, not weeks. Find out how prolonged dry spells reshape elephant behavior and raise conflict risks.
New Homemade Documentary Captures Apollo-Soyuz Détente in Space
A new homemade documentary revives the story of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, exploring how a handshake in space changed Cold War relations and why détente still matters today.
NASA’s Revised Artemis Lander: Moon Plans Take Shape
NASA revises Artemis lunar lander plans with dual-SpaceX and Blue Origin approach. Learn how Starship and Blue Moon will enable sustainable Moon missions by 2026.
China’s Zhuque-2E Y6 Rocket Successfully Delivers Two Satellites to Orbit
China’s LandSpace Zhuque-2E Y6 methane rocket launches two satellites on Tuesday, marking a milestone in commercial spaceflight and reusable rocket tech.
Making Scents of Cannabis: How Cultivar and Curing Shape Aroma
How cannabis cultivar and post-harvest methods like drying and curing shape aroma. High-resolution chromatography reveals why some strains smell fruity, others diesel, and how to preserve terpenes.
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.