SpaceX’s Shotwell on Starship, Starlink, and Orbital Data Centers
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell reveals plans for Starship-powered orbital data centers, Starlink expansion, and a realistic timeline for Mars colonization in a new interview.
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The Battle for Sullivan’s Island: How Sand and Swamp Saved a Nation
How sand, marsh, and a treacherous inlet helped colonial forces defeat the British Navy at the Battle of Sullivan’s Island on June 28, 1776—a victory that saved the American Revolution.
LINK Spacecraft Set to Boost NASA’s Swift Observatory in Historic Mission
NASA’s LINK spacecraft will attempt the first robotic boost of the Swift Observatory, extending its life by a decade. Launch set for July 2 from Kwajalein Atoll.
Your Morning Coffee Could Cost 50p More Under Bottle Deposit Scheme
Shoppers could see drinks prices rise by 50p under the UK’s planned deposit return scheme. Industry leaders warn of reduced choice and hidden costs.
Something Just Passed Between Us and a Distant Star – Here’s What We Saw
A tiny object passed between Hubble and a star 25,000 light-years away. It’s the first detection of a small Kuiper Belt object via microlensing, opening a new era in astronomy.
New Glenn Rocket Explodes in Devastating Test Failure
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a pre-launch test at Cape Canaveral, raising questions about the company’s ambitious timeline and the future of heavy-lift commercial rockets.
Artemis III Details Revealed: NASA’s Bold Plan to Land on the Moon
Ars Technica’s Eric Berger reveals exciting new details about NASA’s Artemis III mission, including the landing site, upgraded spacesuits, and groundbreaking science experiments planned for the lunar surface.
Voyager 2 at 49: The Only Spacecraft to Visit All Four Giant Planets
Voyager 2, launched in 1977, is the only spacecraft to visit Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Now 49 years old, it continues to send data from interstellar space.
Europa’s Surface: A Deadly Symphony of Cold and Radiation
What would it feel like to stand on Europa? Extreme cold, lethal radiation, and a fractured ice landscape. A planetary scientist explains the visceral reality of Jupiter’s moon.
The Science of Scandoval: What Vanderpump Rules Reveals About Group Dynamics
Analyze the science behind the drama of Vanderpump Rules—how social dynamics, loyalty, and group conflict unfold in reality TV’s biggest scandal, the Scandoval.
Japan Deploys Bear Cameras in Mountains as Attacks Surge
Japan deploys hundreds of cameras in northern mountains for a nationwide bear population survey after a record surge in attacks. Experts explain the crisis and what it means for rural communities.
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.