Why Leap Seconds May Disappear by 2035
Leap seconds keep UTC aligned with Earth's rotation, but they create problems for digital infrastructure. International timekeepers aim to eliminate them by 2035.
Space Junk Around Earth: Causes, Risks, and Solutions
Millions of pieces of space junk threaten satellites, astronauts, and future missions. Learn where orbital debris comes from, why it is dangerous, and how it can be managed.
NASA Volunteers Complete 378-Day Mars Simulation
Four volunteers completed NASA’s first CHAPEA mission after spending 378 days in a simulated Mars habitat, testing isolation, resource limits, and crew performance.
NASA Moon Base Student Challenge Offers $1 Million
NASA’s Moon Base Student Challenge offers $1 million in total prizes for student ideas addressing habitats, power, robotics, life support, and other lunar-base needs.
NASA Astronaut Jobs: Could Some Work on the Moon?
NASA is recruiting astronaut candidates for future missions. Some may eventually support extended lunar operations, but selection does not guarantee a Moon assignment.
Jared Isaacman Skydives Into NASA’s MAX POWER Air Show
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman skydived into the MAX POWER air show at Kennedy Space Center, turning an aerospace showcase into a high-profile public engagement event.
Possible Dinosaur Blood Found in 115-Million-Year-Old Bone
Scientists may have found blood-like material in a 115-million-year-old dinosaur bone, but the evidence does not yet confirm preserved blood or dinosaur DNA.
Caltech Robot Builds Truss in Orbit
A Caltech-linked robot reportedly assembled part of a truss in orbit without astronaut assistance, advancing the prospect of autonomous space construction.
NASA’s Swift Observatory Captured a Remarkable Andromeda Image
NASA’s Swift Observatory is gone, but its detailed view of the Andromeda Galaxy remains a striking example of the mission’s broader scientific capabilities.
Strange Deep-Space Objects Challenge Astronomical Models
Astronomers have reported unusual X-ray sources and a cosmic object that emits signals every 44 minutes. The findings may reveal new clues about repeating high-energy emissions.
Northern Lights May Reach New York and Idaho This Weekend
A fast solar-wind stream and geomagnetic storm watch could bring faint northern lights to dark-sky locations in New York and Idaho this weekend.
Camp Century Discovery and Greenland’s Climate History
Sediment beneath Greenland’s abandoned Camp Century base may preserve evidence of ancient landscapes, helping scientists study ice-sheet change and future climate risks.
NASA Seeks Astronauts for the Artemis Moon Program
NASA’s astronaut recruitment is tied to Artemis, a long-term effort involving lunar-orbit missions, surface exploration, science and preparation for deeper-space travel.
Spitzer’s Infrared View of Andromeda Galaxy
NASA’s retired Spitzer Space Telescope revealed Andromeda’s dust, star-forming regions, and structure while the neighboring galaxy moves toward the Milky Way.
Southern Taurid Meteor Shower May Bring Fireballs Tonight
The Southern Taurids may produce bright fireballs during their reported early-November 2026 peak. Here is when and how to watch safely.
Room-Temperature Supersolid Reported by Physicists
Physicists reportedly created a supersolid at room temperature, offering a new way to study exotic quantum matter without deep cooling.
How Octopuses Squeeze Through Tiny Openings
Octopuses navigate narrow openings through body compression and arm-led exploration, combining soft tissues, tactile sensing, and precise motor control.
NASA Prepares Astronauts to Live and Work on the Moon
NASA is recruiting astronauts for Artemis missions that could advance lunar science, surface operations, and the infrastructure needed for sustained exploration.
Did Scientists Find Blood in a Dinosaur Bone?
Researchers reported heme molecules and cell-like structures in a 115-million-year-old dinosaur bone, but the evidence does not confirm intact ancient blood.
Friday Northern Lights Forecast: Up to 10 States
The aurora borealis may be visible across parts of the United States on Friday night. Learn how to check forecasts, find dark skies, and watch safely.