Discovery of 250 ‘mini galaxies’ could help scientists pin down the nature of dark matter
Only a fraction of the size of the Milky Way, these galaxies have thus far been too faint for most telescopes to spot.
Why no one can agree on what quantum physics really means
For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a picture of our reality – or even whether that is possible
New Brain Device Is First to Read Out Inner Speech
A new brain prosthesis can read out inner thoughts in real time, helping people with ALS and brain stem stroke communicate fast and comfortably
Blue Origin pitches new ‘Mars Telecommunications Orbiter’ for Red Planet missions (video)
Blue Origin has used its Blue Ring spacecraft platform to develop the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter, which the company says could aid future NASA missions to the Red Planet.
Trump signs executive order to boost commercial space — and shift NASA’s balance of power
The executive order directs multiple federal agencies to streamline launch licensing, fast-track spaceport construction and better support emerging in-space industries.
SpaceX sends 28 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Falcon 9 flight from Florida (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida on Thursday morning (Aug. 14), carrying 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low Earth orbit.
2024 saw a record-breaking number of dangerously hot and humid days
As the planet heats up, the atmosphere is holding more moisture – and this is resulting in more days with weather conditions close to the limits of survivability
2024 saw a record-breaking number of dangerously humid days
As the planet heats up, the atmosphere is holding more moisture – and this is resulting in more days with weather conditions close to the limits of survivability
I tried to image the Veil Nebula but accidentally got an ‘Alien’ Xenomorph (photo)
As 'Alien: Earth' hits screens, the night sky delivers a cameo from the franchise's iconic villain.
Living at high altitude may help ward off obesity
Children seem to be less likely to be obese if they live at high altitude, which may be due to its effect on metabolism and appetite