Artemis II’s crew went farther from humanity than anyone has been before. Here’s how one scientist determined whom, specifically, they were farthest from
Effect of antiamyloid Alzheimer’s drugs ‘absent or trivial,’ Cochrane review finds
These drugs were hailed by proponents as breakthroughs in the fight to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but a new independent review finds they make “no meaningful difference”
3D dark energy map is mind-blowing | Space photo of the day for April 16, 2026
Every single tiny point on the map is a galaxy.
Our dreams become more emotive and symbolic as we approach death
Terminally ill people are commonly reunited with lost loved ones in their dreams and have visions of doors, stairways and light, which are said to help them accept the dying process
How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good
Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.
Max Space unveils new expandable space habitat for the moon and beyond: ‘We need real estate that is scalable’
"They are truly ready for long duration space flights and lunar habitation."
How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower tonight
The Lyrid meteor shower will soon hit its peak. Here's how to spot it, including by using the New Scientist stargazing companion
This Beanie Is Designed to Read Your Thoughts
California-based startup Sabi is developing a thought-to-text wearable that could usher in the cyborg future.
A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2
As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.
SpaceX fires up next-gen ‘Version 3’ Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)
SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.