New research suggests that the x-ray light coming from the Milky Way’s central black hole Sagittarius A* has changed dramatically in the span of just a few hundred years
The hunt for where the last Neanderthals lived
Clues from studies of ancient plants and animals have helped archaeologists pin down where the last Neanderthals found refuge, says columnist Michael Marshall
Astronomers watch 2 supermassive black holes caught in a twisted dance with never-before-seen jet behavior
"This result shows that the Event Horizon Telescope is not only useful for producing spectacular images, but can also be used to understand the physics that govern black hole jets."
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Rising for the First Time in Two Years—They Could Climb Far Higher
The skyrocketing electricity demands of AI data centers—and a cold snap—are driving up America’s emissions after years of declines, a new report finds
This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week
The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth.
Pentagon Reportedly Testing Radio Wave Device Linked to ‘Havana Syndrome’
This reported machine may be linked to “Havana syndrome,” a debated condition characterized by a strange panoply of symptoms that were experienced by U.S. officials stationed in Cuba
The Pacific Islanders fighting to save their homes from catastrophe
Some of climate change's sharpest realities are being felt on small island nations, where extreme weather is claiming homes and triggering displacement. Those able to stay are spearheading inventive adaptation techniques in a bid to secure their future
‘Backward and upward and tilted’: Spaceflight causes astronauts’ brains to shift inside their skulls
Space apparently changes your frame of mind in more ways than one.
ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 astronauts prepare for SpaceX Dragon departure
NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one of the Crew-11 astronauts. Here's the latest news.
Greenland sharks survive for centuries with diseased hearts
A study of the hearts of Greenland sharks has found that the long-lived deep-sea predator has massive accumulations of ageing markers, such as severe scarring, but this doesn't appear to affect their health or longevity