NASA’s Artemis III Moon-Lander Test Plan Explained
NASA’s Artemis III plan depends on testing the lunar lander, Orion, SLS, spacesuits, and supporting systems before astronauts return to the Moon.
Halley’s Comet and the Orionid Meteor Shower
A striking astrophoto links faint Halley’s Comet with bright Orionid meteors, revealing how the comet’s ancient debris creates an annual meteor shower.
Rare Denisovan Fossils Reveal What They Looked Like
Rare Denisovan fossils from Taiwan and Siberia are helping scientists reconstruct the anatomy, geographic range and possible appearance of this mysterious human relative.
Paleolithic DNA Reveals Ice Age Europe Was Connected
Ancient DNA shows that eastern and western European populations shared ancestry or exchanged genes during the Ice Age, challenging views of isolated Paleolithic communities.
NASA’s Complex Campaign to Test Lunar Landers
NASA is coordinating landers, launch vehicles, commercial partners and safety reviews in a demanding campaign to prepare Artemis for future crewed lunar missions.
Orionids Meteor Shower 2026: Peak Dates and Viewing Tips
The Orionids are expected to peak on October 21–22, 2026. Learn when to watch, where to look, how many meteors to expect, and how weather and moonlight affect visibility.
Griffin Moon Lander Tested in Photo of the Day
A Photo of the Day image shows the private Griffin lunar lander undergoing testing, highlighting the preparation required before a commercial Moon mission.
How to Watch NASA’s Artemis Update Live
NASA’s expected Artemis update may address Artemis II, Artemis III, mission schedules, safety reviews, and plans to accelerate lunar exploration.
What Did Denisovans Probably Look Like?
Denisovans were likely robust, physically capable humans, but their exact appearance remains uncertain because scientists have recovered only a few fragmentary fossils.
Artemis II Commander Recalls Three Minutes of Fear
The Artemis II commander recalled a three-minute episode when he feared he might be lost in space, highlighting the human risks of deep-space exploration.
Free Science Talks at Seattle Bars and Pubs
Find free science talks at Seattle bars and pubs, learn what to verify, and plan transportation, seating, accessibility, and costs before attending.
Big Chunky Fossil Reveals a Bizarre Jurassic Belemnite
A remarkably bulky fossil from about 160 million years ago may reveal unexpected diversity among Jurassic belemnites, extinct squid-like cephalopods.
Hunter’s Moon Viewing Guide: Best Time and October Skywatching
Learn when and where to see the Hunter’s Moon, how to photograph it, and which October skywatching events to add to your plans.
Space Rider Prototype Crashes During Italian Drop Test
A Space Rider prototype crashed during a drop test in Italy. Available reports do not identify the cause, damage, injuries, or impact on the program schedule.
What Is a Neutrino? The Nobel Prize Science
Neutrinos are tiny, neutral particles that pass through matter almost undetected. Their ability to change flavor proves they have mass and reveals physics beyond the simplest Standard Model.
What Did the Mysterious Denisovans Look Like?
DNA first revealed the Denisovans, but new arm and elbow fossils suggest that at least some were strong, robust, human-like people adapted to demanding environments.
NASA Artemis Moon Update on October 23: How to Watch
NASA is expected to update the public on its Artemis Moon plans on October 23. Learn where to watch, what Artemis 2 topics may be discussed, and how to verify schedule changes.
Young Manta Rays Stay Local as Adults Roam Farther
Young giant manta rays generally remain near familiar home areas, while adults travel across wider ranges. The pattern has important conservation implications.
NASA’s Science Mission Selection Model Explained
NASA’s reported Competition Model 2.0 would put scientific objectives at the center of mission selection, but its rules, timeline, and effects remain unclear.
How Fossil Fuels Reversed Earth’s Natural Cooling Trend
Earth’s natural cycles may have favored long-term cooling, but fossil-fuel emissions rapidly increased CO₂ and shifted the climate toward human-driven warming.