Science

Science • Mar 31

Scientists discover potentially huge freshwater reservoir hidden beneath Great Salt Lake

Researchers have found a layer of fresh water beneath Utah's Great Salt Lake that reaches up to 2.5 miles deep and could turn out to be as big, or bigger,...

38 0 0

Science • Mar 31

First Canadian Astronaut Will Travel to the Moon Amid Fraying U.S.-Canada Relations

Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries is...

42 0 0

Science • Mar 31

Legged robot could accelerate resource prospecting on the moon and the search for life on Mars

Planetary surface missions currently operate cautiously. On Mars, communication delays between Earth and rovers (typically between four and 22 minutes),...

36 0 0

Science • Mar 31

Who are the Artemis II astronauts heading to the Moon?

The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

49 0 0

Science • Mar 31

A surprising new idea about how the Big Bang may have happened

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have uncovered a bold new way to explain how the universe began—one that could reshape our understanding of the Big...

47 0 0

Science • Mar 31

Countdown to liftoff: How Artemis II builds on Apollo and prepares for the future

NASA's Artemis II mission is the first crewed deep-space flight since Apollo 17 in 1972.

45 0 0

Science • Mar 31

LIGO May Have Detected The First Primordial Black Hole, Scientists Say

Primordial black holes (PBHs) are particularly special types of black hole, thought to have been formed from dense pockets of subatomic matter within a...

37 0 0

Science • Mar 31

Live updates: Artemis II countdown begins as 80% ‘Go’ weather forecast holds for Florida

NASA is targeting an April 1 launch for the historic Artemis II mission, with meteorologists currently tracking an 80% "Go" weather forecast at Kennedy...

40 0 0

Science • Mar 31

Starlink loses contact with satellite above Earth, but the 'anomaly' poses no risk

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an "anomaly" during its orbit, resulting in the loss of communications with the satellite on Sunday, according to...

40 0 0

Science • Mar 30

Second Starlink satellite suffers anomaly, generating debris

For the second time in just over three months, a SpaceX Starlink satellite has generated debris from an apparent on-orbit malfunction.

40 0 0

Science • Mar 30

What to know about 'fireball season' as the number of visible meteors peaks for the year

Stargazers have been treated to a visual feast of shooting stars streaking through the night sky in recent months, as the number of visible meteors has...

48 0 0

Science • Mar 30

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

NASA's Artemis 2 astronaut mission to the moon is "go" for launch on April 1 and won't be affected by a huge solar flare.

40 0 0

Science • Mar 30

SpaceX Loses Contact With Starlink Satellite

On March 29, 2026, SpaceX reported an on-orbit anomaly involving Starlink satellite 34343, resulting in a total loss of communications at an altitude of...

36 0 0

Science • Mar 30

Gut bacteria may influence social behavior through smell

In a new study, Northwestern University neurobiologists discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape social behavior in mice,...

38 0 0

Science • Mar 30

April pink moon of 2026 to turn full this week

Stargazers will have a few good opportunities to see the moon shining brightly in the sky.

41 0 0

Science • Mar 30

NASA’s Artemis II Launch Mission Countdown Begins

The countdown for NASA's Artemis II test flight is underway at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with members of the launch.

40 0 0

Science • Mar 30

Bennu Sample Reveals Three Distinct Organic–Mineral Domains Shaped by Ancient Water

Learn how nanoscale scans of Bennu reveal a diverse chemical landscape shaped by ancient water, and reshaping our understanding of early Solar System...

37 0 0

Science • Mar 30

In pictures: Historic moments in space exploration

Humanity's quest to touch the stars began nearly 70 years ago when the world's first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, was launched into space by the Soviet...

36 0 0

Science • Mar 30

NASA’s Mars Bombshell: Possible Ancient Biosignature – Our First Sign of Life?

The Perseverance rover, exploring Mars since February 2021, has detected a potential biosignature in the Jezero Crater. Scientists spotted unusual, colored...

37 0 0

Science • Mar 30

Why are NASA's Artemis astronauts wearing orange? What are they bringing to space? What to know about the preparation for their moon mission.

The custom suits are equipped with survival gear in case the crew has to exit the spacecraft after splashdown — and are easily visible in the ocean.

38 0 0