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Science • May 05

NASA just released 12,000 photos from Artemis 2. Here are our top picks

You could spend hours scrolling through the thousands of photos just released by NASA from the Artemis 2 moon mission.

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Science • May 05

Watch SpaceX Starlink train circle Earth in amazing satellite video

A video captured by a newly launched SpaceX Starlink satellite shows us what it's like to zoom above our beautiful blue planet.

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Science • May 05

Inexpensive material compresses light, paving the way for photonic microcircuits in the terahertz range

A two-dimensional lamellar crystal composed of atomically thin layers of lead iodide (PbI2) could be used to manufacture a new generation of circuits that...

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Science • May 05

Medieval jaw reveals Scotland's first known dental bridge made from 20-carat gold

Without good dental care, teeth tend to suffer. An abundance of archaeological evidence has shown that poor oral health was common throughout history.

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Science • May 05

Jim Bridenstine Named CEO Of Quantum Space In Rockville

Former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine will lead Rockville-based Quantum Space as CEO; the firm builds maneuverable, refuelable Ranger spacecraft and targets a...

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Science • May 05

What time's the meteor shower tonight? When to look for shooting stars

The 2026 Eta Aquariid meteor shower is to hit its peaks tonight and light up the sky with shooting stars and fireballs as Earth travels through the Halley's...

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Science • May 05

What if the brain came first? Scientist rethinks the Cambrian Explosion

For decades, scientists have sought to explain the so-called "Cambrian Explosion," a pivotal period over 500 million years ago when a remarkable diversity...

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Science • May 05

A tiny world at the edge of our solar system grew a mysterious atmosphere, and we don't know how

A very small body, far from the sun in an icy outer realm of the solar system, has mysteriously grown an atmosphere — and scientists are stumped as to how...

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Science • May 05

Explosion Reported on Site as SpaceX Prepares Starship for Another Launch

Over the weekend, a test of SpaceX's water deluge system appeared to have resulted in an explosion, a potential setback.

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Science • May 05

Unraveling the evolution of an extraordinary photosynthesis in a tropical tree species

Plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich sugars and oxygen in various ways (photosynthesis). Drought is a major challenge in...

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Science • May 05

Moon lander preps for the lunar surface photo of the day for May 6, 2026

Blue Origin's MK1 moon lander has passed its tests in the vacuum chamber as NASA continues to develop the hardware needed to return astronauts to the moon.

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Science • May 05

What do you say when there are no words? | The therapist is in

The other day, I was sitting with a client processing a personal tragedy that happened a year ago. “Outside of this room, it feels like it never happened,”...

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Science • May 05

'I was not looking for this': Scientist accidentally finds shortcut to Mars that could slash travel time in half

A new study suggests early asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions, potentially cutting round-trip travel time to under a year.

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Science • May 05

'I was not looking for this': Scientist accidentally finds shortcut to Mars that could slash travel time in half

A new study suggests early asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions, potentially cutting round-trip travel time to under a year.

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Science • May 05

JWST pins down the origins of a planetary odd couple

Across the Milky Way galaxy, a planetary odd couple is circling a star some 190 light years from Earth. A normally "lonely" hot Jupiter is sharing space...

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Science • May 05

These 2 companies want to start removing space junk from orbit in 2027

Two private companies are partnering up to establish a repeatable debris removal service for low Earth orbit, and they want to debut it in 2027.

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Science • May 05

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin moon lander completes a crucial test as race with SpaceX heats up

NASA announced that this uncrewed lander, named Endurance, completed vacuum testing on Earth—a key step toward a planned launch later this year.

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Science • May 05

NASA releases thousands more Artemis II photos. Here's how to see them

NASA released more than 12000 new photos from the Artemis II moon mission. See the stunning images from the lunar journey.

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Science • May 05

This is one of the biggest stars in the Universe. Scientists say it looks like it's about to explode

One of the largest known stars in the Universe may be entering the final stages of its life, with astronomers reporting dramatic and unusually rapid changes...

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Science • May 05

Archaeologists In Spain Unearthed One Of The Rarest And Most Complete Dinosaur Skulls Ever Found In Europe, Dating Back 150 Million Years

A stunningly preserved skull has just been unearthed, and it's revealing jaw-dropping facts about the evolution of these iconic creatures.

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