NASA awards $3.2 million for 18 early-stage NIAC technology concepts
NASA has awarded 18 Phase I grants under its NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, committing a total…
Tracking Satellites and Space Debris Using Radio Antennae
Every year, thousands and thousands of satellites get launched into orbit around our planet. The result is an…
A new measure of courage: how Maasai warriors became lion guardians
Can conservation succeed by adapting tradition rather than erasing it? In east Africa, Maasai warriors are redefining what…
The Risks of Debris Between the Earth and the Moon for Future Exploration
Cislunar space has become the focal point of considerable interest and strategic planning, thanks to the many proposed…
Suspected meteor sightings reported across North Island for second night
“It looked like a shooting star but after the flash it was still visible for about five seconds,”…
Sydney fire: Wiley Park house fire leaves family of three dead
A family of three, including a 16-year-old boy, have been found dead in a property following a massive…
Perseverance’s Mars sample tubes were built to be among the cleanest objects humans have made, because their job is to preserve ancient Martian chemistry — and one untreated fingerprint would have exceeded the entire organic contamination allowance by roughly 300 times.
The cleanliness requirement for a Perseverance sample tube can be expressed in a number small enough to be…
Why consumers are choosing solar over fossil fuels
People across the world have woken up to the fact that renewable energy is a source of local…
NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
Other concepts focus on exploring some of the solar system’s most remarkable features. Venus, with its hot atmosphere,…
Neil the seal’s damage bill and management costs revealed
Neil the elephant seal has become a “wildlife icon”, bringing immense joy to fans in Tasmania and around…
'It's going to do things that currently are impossible': The Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is ready to launch Aug. 30 – Space
‘It’s going to do things that currently are impossible’: The Roman Space Telescope, NASA’s next great observatory, is…
Ten simple and proven ways to reduce your exposure to pollutants in your home
Modern life exposes us to a wide range of substances. While most exposures occur at low levels, researchers…