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Russian cosmonauts conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to repair a critical antenna, with Earth visible below.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Covers Roscosmos Spacewalk for Critical Station Antenna Repair

On Wednesday, May 27, NASA will broadcast live as Russian cosmonauts perform critical maintenance outside the International Space Station, potentially addressing a failed antenna.

Sofia Petrova·May 23
Robotic arms processing glowing molten moon dirt at a futuristic lunar construction site, with a resilient habitat in the background under Earthlight.
Space & Astronomy

NASA material resists molten moon dirt for lunar industry

The newly formed material did not match any of the over 1 million substances in the X-ray analysis database, underscoring its unprecedented composition for lunar applications, according to NASA (.

Dr. Alistair Finch·May 22
Dedicated NASA ground crew members performing essential maintenance and checks on a high-tech NASA aircraft in a well-lit hangar.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Ground Crews Drive Aircraft Readiness Through Dedicated Operations

While NASA's X-59 experimental jet flies twice daily and the ER-2 supports geological mapping in Colorado, its C-20A simultaneously operates in Peru and Panama.

Sofia Petrova·May 22
Satellite view of a powerful submarine volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, with large white plumes of steam and ash rising from the ocean surface.
Deep Frontiers

Submarine eruption detected in Bismarck Sea on May 8

High above the Central Bismarck Sea, NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites captured optical imagery of white, steam-rich volcanic plumes rising into the atmosphere on May 9, 2026, signaling an unexpected s

Mateo Rojas·May 21
The International Space Station with a close-up view of magnetic levitation technology forming complex tissue structures in a laboratory setting.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Unveils 2025 International Space Station Science Results

In 2025, a Roscosmos investigation aboard the International Space Station used magnetic levitation to form complex tissue structures.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·May 21
A visual representation of a cosmic bounce, where a collapsing universe expands into a new one, suggesting an endless cycle of creation.
Space & Astronomy

New Theory Proposes Universe With No Beginning

What if the universe didn't begin with a bang, but with a bounce – emerging from the collapse of a previous cosmos?

Mateo Rojas·May 18
Early humans skillfully controlling a fire at the Barnham site, demonstrating advanced ingenuity and communal gathering in prehistoric times.
Human Origins

What Was the Impact of Controlled Fire on Early Human Evolution?

At the Barnham site in Suffolk, UK, archaeologists have unearthed definitive evidence of early humans creating and controlling fire, pushing back the known date of this transformative technology by ap

Mateo Rojas·Jul 14
A de-extinct Pyrenean ibex, brought back through scientific means, stands in a sun-dappled ancient forest, symbolizing the complex ethics of de-extinction.
Life Sciences

What Are the Ethical Considerations of De-Extinction?

In 2003, a team of scientists embarked on a monumental task.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·Jul 8
The Euclid space telescope observing ancient quasars in the early universe, challenging theories about cosmic reionization.
Space & Astronomy

Euclid Aids Discovery of 31 Early Quasars, Challenges Reionization

The European Space Agency's Euclid space-based telescope, launched in 2024, has already released images of two of the most ancient quasars ever located.

Dr. Alistair Finch·Jul 6
Futuristic semiconductor fabrication plant with robotic arms working on silicon wafers, illustrating the complex and paradoxically slowed manufacturing process.
Applied Technology

What is the history and impact of semiconductor technology?

IBM's Project SWIFT once fabricated integrated circuits in a single day, with each layer taking just 5 hours, a speed that today's fastest fabs can't match, now taking 19 hours per layer.

Jina Park·Jul 5
Microscopic view of diverse microbial communities in soil, showcasing the intricate networks essential for ecosystem health and function.
Life Sciences

What is the role of microbiomes in ecosystem health?

The unseen world beneath our feet holds profound influence over our planet's vital processes.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·Jun 29
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, with its distinctive tail, travels through deep space, highlighting its unique deuterium-to-hydrogen ratio and implications for early solar system formation.
Space & Astronomy

What is Deuterium in Comets and Early Solar System Formation?

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS carries water with a deuterium-to-hydrogen (D/H) ratio exceeding 6.

Dr. Alistair Finch·Jun 28
Satellite view of Earth with a glowing radar grid overlay highlighting geological features and surface changes.
Applied Technology

What Are Advanced Imaging Techniques for Earth Geology Processes?

In July 2025, the NISAR mission launched, a joint endeavor by NASA and ISRO.

Sofia Petrova·Jun 21
A whale carcass on the deep-sea floor teeming with diverse marine life, illuminated by submersible lights, demonstrating a long-lasting ecosystem.
Deep Frontiers

Whale Carcasses Fuel Pacific Seabed Life for 15+ Years, Study Shows

For 15 years, scientists have watched a whale carcass off Vancouver Island slowly shrink, its bones becoming a vibrant, enduring city for thousands of deep-sea organisms at a depth of 1,288 meters.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·Jun 10
Why the Non-Invasive Tech Trend Makes Pillowsonic Symphony a Smart Wellness Purchase
Tech & Innovation

Why the Non-Invasive Tech Trend Makes Pillowsonic Symphony a Smart Wellness Purchase

The article highlights the growing trend of non-invasive sleep technology, positioning Pillowsonic Symphony as a smart wellness purchase due to its comfort and effectiveness in providing sound therapy for better sleep, without the drawbacks of traditional wearables. It caters to the increasing demand for solutions that address widespread sleep disorders.

Sponsored·Jul 2
A split image contrasting the healthy seagrass beds of Biscayne Bay with its degraded, polluted underwater environment, highlighting the ongoing ecological threats.
Earth & Environment

Biscayne Bay Ecosystems Face Intensifying Threats Despite Seagrass Recovery

In a bay increasingly defined by rising temperatures and acidity, Biscayne Bay's overall condition surprisingly improved from "poor" to "fair" in its 2026 Report Card, according to CBS News , even as

Sofia Petrova·Jun 9
Split image: vibrant Andaman Sea marine life contrasted with a deep-sea mining operation, highlighting the resource debate.
Deep Frontiers

Andaman Sea Gas & Mining Fuel Resource Debate

Beneath the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, where endangered dugongs graze, Myanmar projects over $1 billion in annual revenue from newly tapped natural gas fields, even as the specter of deep-se

Dr. Elena Ortiz·Jun 7
A vibrant coral reef with a stark contrast between healthy, colorful corals and a section showing severe white bleaching, illustrating the impact of heat stress.
Earth & Environment

How Can We Predict Coral Bleaching Events for Conservation?

From January 1, 2023, to March 30, 2025, bleaching-level heat stress impacted 84% of the world's reefs, according to icriforum .

Dr. Elena Ortiz·Jun 7
A serene ocean surface juxtaposed with the dark, unknown depths of a deep-sea trench, symbolizing the potential environmental risks of deep-sea mining.
Deep Frontiers

Deep-Sea Mining Leases Could Spark Environmental Damage Concerns in 2026

The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to auction off sections of the seafloor in American Samoa as early as August 2026, opening vast, unexplored marine ecosystems to deep-sea mining. I stood on t

Dr. Elena Ortiz·Jun 3
Deep-sea hydrate mounds on the Molloy Ridge releasing gas bubbles, surrounded by unique chemosynthetic marine life in the dark Arctic abyss.
Deep Frontiers

What are Arctic deep-sea hydrate mounds and why do they matter?

At 3640 meters deep on the Molloy Ridge, newly discovered hydrate mounds are releasing gas bubbles.

Mateo Rojas·May 30
Visualization of the Big Ring and Giant Arc cosmic megastructures, immense rings and arcs of galaxies and dark matter spanning billions of light-years.

What Are Cosmic Megastructures Like The Big Ring?

Spanning an estimated 3.

Sofia Petrova·May 13
A person turning their back on a healthy forest, walking towards a modern city, symbolizing environmental amnesia and its impact on conservation.
Earth & Environment

Environmental amnesia is erasing our connection to nature, threatening conservation efforts.

In Abu Dhabi, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) congress is set to vote on a proposal to ban genetically modified wildlife, a decision that could shape the future of biodiversi

Dr. Elena Ortiz·Aug 15
Futuristic satellite capturing detailed spectral data of Earth's geological formations, highlighting advanced geological imaging technology.
Applied Technology

3 Cutting-Edge Geological Imaging Technologies for 2026

Landsat 10 is poised to deliver approximately 900 new Level-1 products daily, featuring a 'superspectral' instrument with 26 distinct spectral bands and enhanced spatial resolution, fundamentally resh

Sofia Petrova·Jun 22
Archaeologists carefully excavating ancient pottery shards at a dig site, highlighting the importance of transparent survey methods and scientific standards in research.
Human Origins

Archaeological Surveys: Why Transparency and Standards Matter

In many archaeological reports, the complete absence of information on survey effectiveness makes it impossible to truly evaluate claims about the presence, density, or character of ancient materials.

Sofia Petrova·Aug 17