Venus seems to have a vast underground lava tube network
For decades, scientists suspected that Venus might hide massive lava-formed tunnels beneath its scorched surface, but clear evidence…
The Ground Teams Powering NASA’s Moon Mission
Episode description: Behind NASA’s Artemis II mission and the astronauts who will fly around the Moon, teams on…
Computer Chips Designed Like Biological Brains Can Finally Handle Massive Math Problems Without Guzzling Energy Like a Normal Supercomputer
AI-generated illustration. Credit: ZME Science/Nanobanana. When you swing a tennis racket or catch a set of keys, you…
Earth’s fight against encroaching saltwater
Senneh and Ceesay have both shifted to cultivating vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage, but the meagre profit…
Lasers beam ‘artificial stars’ above Chile photo of the day for Feb. 17, 2026
The Milky Way shines over the Very Large Telescope in Chile. (Image credit: A. Trigo/ESO) The European Southern…
Massive star vanishes in a rare ‘failed supernova’ event
Most massive stars end their lives in spectacular supernova explosions that briefly outshine entire galaxies. But astronomers are…
Could Water Be the Future of Space Propulsion? This Startup Thinks So
Humanity’s plans for deep-space exploration hinge on the ability to use basic resources, such as water, to propel…
Build More Muscle in Less Time: 3 Pro Tips From Top Exercise Scientist
Jim Stoppani has been lifting weights for longer than most fitness influencers have been alive. “I’v been training…
Canadian renters look to Atlantic and Prairie provinces in search of better value
Canadians are turning to smaller cities in the search for more affordable rent. (Credit: Getty Images) Renters are…
NASA will fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket for the 2nd time on Feb. 19. Will it leak again?
NASA will take another crack at fueling up its huge Artemis 2 moon rocket this week. The agency…
Smithsonian planetary scientists discover recent tectonic activity on the Moon
image: A small mare ridge in Northeast Mare Imbrium taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera. view more …
In the heart of the desert, Saudi Arabia is creating a 100 km artificial river from treated sewage, generating unprecedented oases, feeding new ecosystems, irrigating crops, and showcasing mega-engineering in a warming world
Artificial river in Riyadh and reuse of treated water. A waterway that runs through the region of Riyadh,…