El Niño Alters Marine Life in the Pacific
As of June 2026, El Niño has officially arrived. This naturally recurring phenomenon is characterized by warmer-than-normal water temperatures…
A child who can see 250 stars today may see fewer than 100 from the same place at eighteen: 51,351 naked-eye observations found the night sky brightening far faster than satellites had measured
A child who can count 250 stars from home tonight may be able to see fewer than 100…
The Mission Robotic Vehicle launched on July 21 with two seven-jointed arms meant to inspect, relocate and upgrade ageing satellites; after a year-long trip, it is meant to test whether spacecraft can become serviceable infrastructure
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the Mission Robotic Vehicle on July 21, carrying two articulated arms, interchangeable tools,…
BlackSky’s international intelligence subscriptions surge 150% amid government demand for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI services
BlackSky Technology said international revenue from space-based intelligence and artificial intelligence subscriptions rose 150% in the second quarter…
Nasa Perseverance rover finds Mars can have spring-like ground temperatures while the air above remains near freezing |
Mars is a planet where two parts of the body could experience entirely different seasons at once. Standing…
Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week | Meteors
The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the northern hemisphere. The…
China’s 2035 moon base could see robot dogs patrol, build and explore
In anticipation of its International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), China intends to usher in the new era of…
‘You’re hit with a slam of shadow’: Nasa’s air mission to capture rare eclipse data | Solar eclipses
After lunch on Wednesday, two Nasa aviators will climb into a research plane and take off from Keflavik…
How spaceflight changes astronauts’ ability to eat and drink
Imagine trying to swallow a sip of water while your face feels stuffed with congestion, your sense of…
Total solar eclipse Aug. 12, 2026 live updates — 3 days to totality
2026-08-09T09:29:49.860Z What actually happens during a total solar eclipse? A composite image revealing the beauty of each stage…
In 1972, an Apollo 16 astronaut left his family photograph on the Moon: The message identifies them as visitors “from planet Earth”
The photo left behind by the astronaut | Wikimedia Commons Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke left something deeply…
Want to see a solar eclipse and a meteor shower in one day? US astronomer reveals all you should know to enjoy the stargazing event of the year
August will bring two opportunities to look skyward as a solar eclipse and the annual Perseid meteor shower…