The Sun is sending a powerful solar wind toward Earth, and a small satellite is set to investigate the invisible shield protecting us
The Sun is sending massive solar winds to Earth. Over the last few decades, we have come to…
Stardust in the Clouds of Venus.
Venus is often called Earth’s twin, but spend any time with it and the comparison falls apart quickly.…
The Bezos-Musk space rivalry is shooting for the moon, and the winner could shift AI infrastructure
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, two of the three richest men in the world, are engaged in a…
NASA’s X-59 Completes First Wheels-Up Flight
As NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet takes to the air, its sleek configuration is now on display thanks…
NASA Launches Six CubeSats to International Space Station
Experiments and supplies bound for the International Space Station launched on April 11 as part of the agency’s…
This dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: ‘A major paradigm shift’
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has completed its five-year mission to build the largest 3D map of…
‘Something’s missing’: Most thorough-ever study of the cosmos proves we still can’t explain how the universe is expanding
There’s a central crisis in cosmology: Different measurements yield different values for the expansion rate of the universe.…
NASA is right to focus on ‘hardware rich’ approach following Artemis II heat shield gamble
Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the…
Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice transforms marine life
Applications 15/04/2026 503 views 24 likes Shrinking ice is arguably one of the most visible indicators of climate…
Asteroid set to pass ‘close’ to Earth – but you have time to prepare
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
Update: Artemis II Crew Comes Home
Episode description: NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are back home. Hear reactions from the Artemis II crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor…
NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon
Having demonstrated that it has the operational capability to transport humans safely to the moon and back, the…