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Rick and Morty's spaceship facing the colossal, universe-devouring entity known as The Collective in a vast cosmic expanse.
Human Origins

Rick and Morty Season 9: New Multiverse Threats Revealed

A universe-devouring entity, The Collective, looms over the ninth season of 'Rick and Morty,' which premiered on Adult Swim on May 24, 2026.

Jina Park·Jun 8
People silhouetted on a Spanish beach watching the sun begin to be eclipsed by the moon during a dramatic sunset.
Space & Astronomy

Top Spanish Beaches for 2026 Solar Eclipse Viewing

Barcelona, a major Spanish city, will only experience a 99% partial eclipse during the 2026 total solar event, missing the full spectacle.

Mateo Rojas·Jun 8
A visual representation of a cyclic universe, showing collapsing and expanding galaxies, with increasing lines of entropy making each cycle more disordered.
Deep Frontiers

Entropy Undermines Cyclic Universe Theory

Each subsequent cosmic cycle would be 'dirtier' and longer than the last, a profound challenge for cyclic universe models.

Mateo Rojas·Jun 8
How MSSPs Can Use Lunar Across Multiple Client Domains
Tech & Innovation

How MSSPs Can Use Lunar Across Multiple Client Domains

MSSPs face challenges monitoring security across multiple client domains, particularly with credential exposure. Lunar helps by providing a domain-level view of leaked credentials and session data, enabling efficient review and concrete discussions with clients.

Sponsored·Jul 7
Spider-Noir character split between a dramatic black and white 1930s cityscape and a vibrant, colorful version of the same scene.
Space & Astronomy

Spider-Noir Series Offers Dual Black & White, Color Views

Prime Video's new 'Spider-Noir' series, starring Nicholas Cage, offers viewers an unprecedented choice: watch it in its intended Depression-era black-and-white or a vibrant 'True-Hue Full Color' versi

Jina Park·Jun 7
The damaged NASA Deep Space Station 14 antenna at Goldstone, showing buckled supports and shredded cabling after a catastrophic over-rotation.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Completes Goldstone Antenna Mishap Investigation Report

On September 16, 2025, a critical link to missions like Juno snapped.

Mateo Rojas·Jun 6
Astronaut Gene Cernan performing the second American spacewalk during the Gemini IX-A mission, with Earth visible in the background.
Space & Astronomy

Astronaut Begins America's Second Spacewalk

Just months before Gene Cernan became the third person to walk in space, the original prime crew for Gemini IX, Elliot See and Charles Bassett, died in a plane crash on February 28, 1966, a stark remi

Jina Park·Jun 6
MIT's ECLIPSE Project lunar power system concept module on the moon's surface, showcasing advanced technology under Earthlight.
Tech & Innovation

MIT's ECLIPSE Project Wins NASA RASC-AL Competition

MIT's ECLIPSE Project won first place in the NASA RASC-AL competition, while UAH also secured top honors in other NASA challenges, showcasing diverse strengths.

Jina Park·Jun 6
Robotic arms assembling a futuristic aircraft using advanced composite materials on a high-tech assembly line at NASA.
Space & Astronomy

NASA reviews advanced composite manufacturing findings for future aircraft

At NASA's Langley Research Center, 150 experts recently convened, selecting technologies poised to dramatically accelerate next-generation airplane manufacturing.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·Jun 5
The spiral galaxy Messier 88 undergoing tidal forces and gas compression as it approaches the Virgo Cluster.
Space & Astronomy

M88 Galaxy's Future Fades in Virgo Cluster Journey

Gravitational forces already tear at the spiral galaxy Messier 88, compressing its gas disk and stripping away vital material.

Dr. Alistair Finch·Jun 4
NASA's Curiosity rover drills into the Martian surface at a location named 'Campo Marte,' collecting its 47th rock sample.
Earth & Environment

Curiosity rover drills 'Campo Marte,' completing 47th sample on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover recently zapped its laser for the 1 millionth time on Mars, a testament to its decade-long, relentless pursuit of Martian secrets.

Mateo Rojas·Jun 4
A NASA WP-3D Orion research aircraft conducts low-altitude flights over the city of Houston for atmospheric data collection.
Space & Astronomy

NASA pilots low-altitude flights over Houston for airborne research

For ten days in June, NASA will fly planes as low as 1,000 feet over Houston, a sight that might alarm residents unaware of its scientific purpose, according to the Houston Chronicle .

Jina Park·Jun 2
Two exoplanets with long orbital periods discovered around a very young star, challenging current models of planetary formation and migration.
Earth & Environment

Astronomers find longest period young transiting exoplanets

Around a star barely 15 million years old, two newly discovered exoplanets trace orbits of 225 and 314 days.

Mateo Rojas·Jun 1
Aged Margo Madison sits in a desolate prison cell, reflecting on her past after her NASA career ended.
Space & Astronomy

Wrenn Schmidt's Margo Madison Lands in Prison After NASA Mission Control

After spending years as a fugitive in Russia, Margo Madison now requires four and a half hours in the makeup chair to portray her aged, imprisoned state in an American jail cell.

Jina Park·May 31
Astronaut navigating the Moon's south pole using a laser-based GPS system, with a beam of light cutting through the dark, icy terrain.
Space & Astronomy

Lunar pole lasers promise precise astronaut navigation

In the moon's perpetually shadowed south pole craters, where temperatures plummet to -230 degrees Celsius, scientists propose building a new kind of GPS system.

Jina Park·May 31
The Hubble Space Telescope image shows spiral galaxy M88 being stripped of gas and star-forming potential as it enters the Virgo Cluster.
Space & Astronomy

Hubble telescope captures galaxy M88 in the Virgo Cluster

The galaxy Messier 88, newly imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope, is on a 200-million-year collision course with the heart of the Virgo Cluster.

Jina Park·May 30
The nearly 8-foot diameter primary mirror of the NASA Roman Space Telescope, showcasing its nanometer-scale smoothness and reflecting a cosmic vista.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Roman Telescope primary mirror passes final inspection

The average bump on the Roman mirror's surface is only 1.

Sofia Petrova·May 30
Three Crew-11 astronauts interacting with the public during a special event held at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Hosts Crew-11 Astronauts for Public Event

On Monday, June 1, NASA Headquarters in Washington D.

Sofia Petrova·May 30
Futuristic view of the Johnson Space Center showcasing upgraded infrastructure and modern architectural elements under a clear sky.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Awards $300M Contract for Johnson Space Center Infrastructure Upgrades

Despite extending the proposal deadline to April 14, 2026, NASA's new $300 million contract for Johnson Space Center infrastructure requires all funds be obligated by September 30, 2026—a mere five an

Jina Park·May 30
Girl Scouts enthusiastically engage with space science activities, including telescopes and solar system models, led by a NASA scientist at an outdoor camp.
Space & Astronomy

Girl Scouts Explore Space Science at NASA-Led Camp Event

In early May 2026, 165 Girl Scouts at Camp Conowingo earned space science badges, yet three additional troops were turned away due to overwhelming demand, according to Science Nasa .

Dr. Elena Ortiz·May 28
The Landsat 10 spacecraft in orbit above Earth, showcasing its advanced Earth-observing capabilities and the planet's dynamic climate.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Releases Draft Request for Landsat 10 Spacecraft

After a two-decade hiatus, NASA has officially opened the bidding process for its next dedicated Earth-observing satellite, Landsat 10.

Mateo Rojas·May 28
Firefighters using a bulldozer equipped with a NASA FireSense thermal sensor to navigate a dangerous wildfire, with a blinking LED indicating heat.
Space & Astronomy

NASA thermal sensors boost firefighter safety from blazes

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is considering equipping its entire fleet of fire bulldozers with a new NASA-developed FireSense sensor.

Sofia Petrova·May 28
A stark contrast between a raging wildfire and distant political figures, symbolizing the dual forces shaping America's future landscape and policy.
Human Origins

Wildfires and Political Shifts Shape America's Future

Between 1988 and 2022, nearly 700,000 square miles of the continental U.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·May 28
Jaclyn Kagey, NASA's Artemis EVA lead, meticulously plans a critical spacewalk repair mission in a high-tech control center, with the Moon visible in the background.
Space & Astronomy

Jaclyn Kagey Leads Artemis EVA Planning for NASA

During a critical ammonia leak on the International Space Station, Jaclyn Kagey planned and executed a repair spacewalk with only 36 hours to prepare.

Dr. Alistair Finch·May 26