Happy anniversary to the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched on April 24, 1990
Aging gracefully: The Hubble Telescope is in ‘excellent technical condition’ on its 35th birthday, its chief scientist says
By teaming up with the James Webb Space Telescope, or by scientists delving into its long history of observations, Hubble is cementing its legacy.
The supplement that really can improve your brain health
Most supplements that claim to help your brain have never been thoroughly tested, but one has convinced even the most discerning scientists of its worth, finds columnist Helen Thomson
Daily doses of peanuts could desensitise adults with the allergy
Exposing children with peanut allergy to proteins from the legume is an approved treatment to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, and now we have evidence it also works in adults
Rocket Lab introduces line of customizable solar arrays for satellites
Rocket Lab now offering custom solar array line for customer satellites' solar power needs.
China launches Shenzhou 20 astronauts to Tiangong space station (video)
China's latest human spaceflight mission is headed for orbit early Thursday morning (April 24), and you can watch the action live.
The Major NJ Wildfire Shows Unexpected Urban Areas Are at Risk
A forest fire that erupted in New Jersey and spread overnight highlights the major wildfire risk faced by the state and other urban areas
Can Hubble still hang? How the space telescope compares to its successors after 35 years of cosmic adventures
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope will celebrate 35 years in space. Can it still hold its own and prove useful when compared to instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope?
First evidence of gladiator fight with lion seen in Roman-era skeleton
A man who lived in Roman-occupied Britain was bitten by a big cat, probably in a gladiator arena, an analysis of his remains has revealed
Can climate science attribute economic damage to major polluters?
Climate researchers argue their science has advanced enough to directly link emissions from particular companies to damages from specific extreme weather events