Peptide Breakthrough Could Beat Superbugs Without Antibiotics
University of Alberta researchers engineered a human-derived peptide, D-GK, that kills superbugs in preclinical tests. Could this be a new weapon against antimicrobial resistance?
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AI’s Looming Crisis: When Human Data Runs Out
By 2026, human-generated data for AI training may run out. Explore model collapse, synthetic data risks, and the future of machine learning in a post-human-data world.
NASA Promises to Send Soccer Ball to Moon if US Wins World Cup
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 Darkest Planet Ever Found Could Explain Why Planet 9 is Playing Hide and Seek
TrES-2b, the darkest exoplanet, reflects less than 1% light. Could Planet 9 be similarly elusive? And what would its discovery mean for the Nice Model?
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.
How Ancient Evolution Gives Invasive Plants Their Edge
New King’s College London study finds invasive plants succeed because of ancient evolutionary traits, not recent adaptation—a discovery with major implications for climate change and biosecurity.
Artemis II Photo Reveals the Moon’s Harsh Terminator — What It Means
Artemis II crew captures stunning Moon terminator photo. Discover what the half-lit lunar surface reveals about geology, moonquakes, and our cosmic perspective.
Oceans Sizzled in June: EU Data Confirms Hottest Month on Record for Seas
EU climate monitor confirms June 2023 was the hottest on record for global oceans, driven by El Niño and climate change. Marine heatwaves threaten fisheries, hurricanes, and ecosystems.
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.
NASA’s Earth Eyes: How Satellite Data Shapes Your Daily Life
NASA satellite data shapes weather alerts, food prices, and disaster response. Data manager Betsy Ford explains how Earth observations impact your daily life.
Russia’s Space Ambitions: New Moon Missions and Orbital Stations
Russia’s space program is back with Luna moon missions, a new orbital station (ROSS), and nuclear-powered tugs. Explore the geopolitical and scientific impacts for global readers.
Playing the Moon Game: Apollo’s Secret Training in Alaska
Apollo astronauts trained for the Moon in Alaska’s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a volcanic wasteland that taught them field geology. Now Artemis builds on that legacy.