International wildlife trade is causing disease to spread from species to species
Animals traded through global wildlife markets are far more likely to carry diseases that can infect humans, and…
NASA Invites Media to Rollout Event for Artemis III Moon Rocket Stage
NASA will roll the largest section of the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, which will launch the…
One of Earth’s major carbon sinks may be beginning to release carbon that has been stored for thousands of years, and signs of this are already appearing in two dark lakes in the Congo
The Congo Basin is often described as one of Earth’s great natural “climate buffers” because its swamp forests…
Artemis II crew brought a human eye and storytelling vision to the photos they took on their mission
In early April 2026, the Artemis II mission captivated me and millions of people watching from across the…
New Orpheus Mission Will Explore Mars’ Deepest Volcanoes in Search of Hidden Life
In a pioneering study presented by Connor Bunn and Pascal Lee of the SETI Institute at the 57th…
Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire
As noise levels rise, whales reduce their diving activity—effectively entering a forced fasting period that weakens them over…
Artemis II proves humans can return to the Moon
For more than half a century, the Moon has been close enough to haunt the night sky but…
Astronomers Just Nailed Down the Universe’s Expansion Rate… and Now They Have More Questions
One major, unsolved problem in astronomy involves the Hubble constant, a number representing how quickly the universe expands.…
The Largest Lion Ever Recorded Was Nearly the Size of a Grizzly
We’ve taken a deep dive into the realm of the largest lion ever recorded, gaining insight into why…
How Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission’s moon mascot: ‘It’s hard not to love this little guy. I can’t let Rise out of my sight’
Reid Wiseman had one last decision to make before leaving his spacecraft post-splashdown: leave something behind in accordance…
Apollo 11 – View of the Moon
AS11-44-6665 (21 July 1969). This outstanding view of the entire nearside surface of the moon was photographed from…
Elephant’s Gentle Way of Trying To Get Canine Bestie’s Attention Is Pure Wholesome Goodness
Elephants are some of nature’s most incredible gentle giants. They are incredibly empathic creatures with big, loving hearts.…