SmallSat 2026 – NASA Science
SmallSat 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth # 635, 835, 641, and 940) for Storytelling by…
Mammal extinction followed the same rules for 130,000 years – until now
Traits that predicted mammal extinction for 130,000 years are changing, raising questions about how scientists identify species most…
In April 2026, scientists reported that Curiosity had detected the first nitrogen heterocycle on the Martian surface — a class of organic molecule that on Earth forms part of the chemical pathway toward RNA and DNA. It isn’t evidence of life, but it shows that ancient Mars possessed surprisingly complex prebiotic chemistry.
The phrase “first nitrogen heterocycle on Mars” sounds cleaner than the measurement behind it. NASA’s Curiosity rover did…
How an ‘unprecedented’ super El Nino could reshape extreme weather for 12 of Asia’s biggest cities
Some of Asia’s largest cities are likely to face months of drought while others could be hit by…
China’s Chang’e 7 moon probe will launch this weekend on the most ambitious lunar mission in history
China’s moon exploration program is readying an ambitious robotic mission, one composed of an orbiter, a lander, a…
In 1911, Norwegian whalers released 10 reindeer on South Georgia for food and hunting; a century later nearly 7,000 were removed after the herds damaged native vegetation
In 1911, Norwegian whalers released 10 reindeer on South Georgia for food and hunting When Norwegian whalers brought…
Space mystery leads scientists to discovery of ‘black hole stars’
Astronomers identify new type of ‘black hole star’ in universe while hunting space mystery A black hole star…
Unknown Worlds / Healing The Ocean, Together: Subnautica 2 × The Ocean Cleanup
Hello Subnauts, Since Subnautica 2 entered Early Access, you have continued to amaze us. You’ve charted every trench,…
China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done
How do you explore a place where the Sun never shines? China’s space programme will soon embark on…
For generations, Indonesia’s Huaulu community hunted endangered cockatoos for a sacred ritual; now they use naturally shed feathers | World News
Representative Image of salmon-crested cockatoos in a lush forest on Seram Island (AI-generated image) On Indonesia’s Seram Island,…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Images Falcon 9 Crater on Moon, With Some Help From a Korean Spacecraft
A SpaceX Falcon upper stage crashed into the Moon on August 5th when their orbits brought them into…
A robot spent 10 days hunting glowing animals between Monterey and the Channel Islands, then found a 130-foot “ghost” with elaborate lures that science still does not have a name for
An expedition off California has delivered fresh data on deep-sea life. Scientists worked from Monterey Bay to the…