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.
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Curiosity’s Gale Crater Journey: Then vs. Now on Mars
Curiosity rover’s latest blog post from Sols 4947-4953 reveals how Gale Crater has changed since 2012. Discover the science, the surprises, and what’s next.
Heat Dome Broils Western U.S.: Record Temperatures and What It Means
A heat dome shattered temperature records across Montana, Utah, and Wyoming on July 12, 2026. Learn what caused it, the human and economic costs, and what it means for our warming world.
Space Cargo Costs Drop Faster Than Steamship Freight in the 1800s
Space launch costs have dropped 94% since 2013 — faster than steamship freight in the 1800s. Discover what this means for satellites, science, and the space economy.
Fans of the Arctic: Sediment Fans Reveal Climate Clues
Sediment fans on Russia’s Severny Island reveal millennia of Arctic climate history. These frozen time capsules show warming patterns that link to extreme weather worldwide.
Extreme Weather Events in 2025: Wildfires, Typhoons, and the Heatwave That Won’t Quit
From Paris wildfires to back-to-back typhoons in China, 2025 extreme weather events are rewriting the climate rulebook. Expert analysis, data, and what it means for you.
Firefighting Planes from South Battle Paris Wildfires for First Time
For the first time, firefighting planes from southern France have been deployed to battle wildfires of exceptional scale near Paris, signaling a worrying shift in fire risk due to climate change.
China Evacuates Nearly 2 Million as Powerful Typhoon Slams Zhejiang
China evacuates nearly 2 million as a powerful typhoon makes landfall in Zhejiang. Schools, transport suspended. Learn about the storm’s rapid intensification and climate links.
China’s Second Typhoon in a Week Slams Zhejiang, Nearly 2 Million Evacuated
China’s second typhoon in a week makes landfall in Zhejiang, forcing near 2 million evacuations. Wenzhou hit hard as climate change intensifies storms.
Weekend Cooldown Won’t Break the Heatwave: What’s Next
A weekend cooldown offers brief relief, but the record-breaking heatwave gripping the UK and Europe will intensify again next week. Climate scientists explain why.
Spacecraft That Think: Inside the 2025 Early Career Faculty Awards
NASA’s 2025 ECF Awards fund three researchers building autonomous spacecraft navigation, AI planning, and plasma diagnostics for safer deep space exploration.
The Cosmic Drift: How We Caught a Star Before It Was Born
Astronomers using ALMA have captured the first direct observation of gas drifting inward within a prestellar core—the slow motion that signals the birth of a new star. This cosmic ‘drift’ rewrites our understanding of star formation.