A search engine for the planet opens to the public
The idea that the Earth can be “searched” like a database has circulated for several years…
Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on May 3, 2026
The Moon is still pretty full in the sky, so there’s lots of opportunity to catch a glimpse…
An 8-year-old boy’s backyard discovery changed science forever
Walk through an oak stand in late summer or fall, and you’ll spot leaves dotted with neat little…
For The Past 20 Years Antarctica’s Deep Ocean Has Been Heating Up
The results, however, do not come as a surprise. “In general, there’s extensive, accumulated observational evidence that the…
Swedish Armed Forces launch first military surveillance satellite
The Swedish Armed Forces has launched its first operational military reconnaissance and surveillance satellite, marking the country’s entry…
Mars’ gravity pulls Earth closer to the Sun, warming our climate
Earth and Mars don’t just circle the Sun. They also tug on each other. Because the planets sit…
Opinion | The 2026 Energy Crisis and Our Wile E. Coyote Moment
Pop culture has long memorialized the Warner Brothers cartoon gag in which Wile E. Coyote, lured by his…
‘It was quite a light show!’ NASA astronaut spies dramatic fireball from the International Space Station (photos)
On the International Space Station, you look down to see shooting stars. NASA astronaut Chris Williams just reminded…
NASA’s first nuclear-powered spacecraft is heading to Mars, and its bringing helicopters
For years, nuclear propulsion sat in the same category as so many ambitious space ideas, impressive on paper,…
Artemis II astronauts welcome a 5-year-old space fan to the team
Jack already had the outfit. When NASA’s Artemis II crew lifted off last month, the 5-year-old aspiring astronaut…
The creepy feeling in old buildings might have a surprising cause
Infrasound refers to extremely low-frequency sound waves, below 20 Hertz (Hz), which are generally beyond the range of…
NASA Unveils Massive 360° Mars Views Captured by Two Rovers Miles Apart
NASA has released two striking panoramas captured by its Curiosity and Perseverance rovers. Built from hundreds of images,…