Genomic Test Spares Breast Cancer Patients Chemo
A 70-gene genomic test can identify which early-stage breast cancer patients can safely skip chemotherapy, sparing millions from toxic side effects.
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Scientists Bake Bread Using 5,300-Year-Old Yeast from Iceman’s Gut
Scientists discovered living yeast in the gut of 5,300-year-old mummy Ötzi the Iceman and used it to bake sourdough bread. Here’s how.
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.
When Your Boyfriend Gives You a Cloud Chamber
A physics student builds a DIY cloud chamber for his girlfriend, revealing cosmic rays. The viral gift blends romance with particle physics, inspiring wonder.
Meet the Astronomer Who Found a New Earth in Our Backyard
Astronomer Austin Riley leads team discovering Gliese 667 Ee, a rocky exoplanet 23 light-years away in the habitable zone. Could this be the closest Earth twin yet found?
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.
Vitamin C Linked to Sharper Aging Brain Networks
Higher vitamin C linked to greater gray matter volume and stronger default mode network in study of 2,044 adults over 64, suggesting cognitive preservation.
Reddit’s Weekly Space Q&A: From Exomoons to Artemis Ice Mining
Reddit’s weekly All Space Questions thread for May 31, 2026 tackled exoplanet spectra, lunar ice mining, and dark matter, drawing over 4,700 comments from experts and enthusiasts worldwide.
NASA’s Yearlong Simulated Moon Mission: Why You Should Volunteer
NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong simulated Moon/Mars mission starting 2027. Learn what it takes to survive in isolation and why this matters for deep space exploration.
NASA’s ESCAPADE Snaps Earth-Moon Portrait: Not Just a Pretty Picture
NASA’s ESCAPADE spacecraft captures Earth and Moon in visible and thermal infrared from 363,000 miles. Why this calibration image matters for Mars exploration and small satellite tech.