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Artemis 3 slips to late 2027 as Starship and Blue Moon lag, delaying NASA’s lunar return timeline and jeopardizing a 2028 moon landing. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ozOu4Cc

The United States Space Force has created a new program to develop space-based missile interceptors, with the goal of being able to demonstrate their capability by 2028. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/bPMdzNQ

Evidence suggests that Venus is still volcanically active, and new data about a big eruption in Hawaii a few years ago could help scientists find out for sure. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ueZSYU5

'When we started visualizing this world, we wanted to do right by the fans' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jxp0lKL

Archaeologists have uncovered six previously unknown Bronze Age mines in southwestern Spain, offering a striking new clue about where the metal in ancient Scandinavian artifacts may have come from. Found near Cabeza del Buey, the sites include everything from small extraction zones to larger mining operations—one even packed with around 80 stone axes used to crush ore. These mines contain copper, lead, and silver, key materials that powered trade networks thousands of years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/u2cGxhU

President Trump hosted the Artemis 2 moon astronauts at the White House today (April 29), congratulating the quartet and musing about the possibility of going to space himself. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/FL1cfNb

'It's exciting to see things come to life and see it grow and expand. It just makes me happy every day.' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/cioyOaW

Finding X-rays coming from one of the little red dots discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope could be the key to answering what these weird objects truly are. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/gSTVnhz

Astronomers have found the boundary of star formation in the Milky Way's spiral disk — and it's not as far out from the center of our galaxy as you might imagine. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/X0FzWfR

When we build things on wonder, it naturally opens the mind. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/S5sRKQd

The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday (April 27), completing a barge journey of 900 miles (1,450 kilometers). from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/SCWZqOu

The ion tail appeared as Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS was about 45 million miles from Earth (72 million kilometers) during its closest approach. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/rSAmyhQ

We've already played a chunk of Owlcat Games' take on The Expanse, and it looks like the hard sci-fi Mass Effect successor we were hoping for. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/svRuZnf

A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on their own. The research suggests these mixtures may silently damage cells years before cancer appears. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/st2Bfca

NASA is exploring ways to use a fleet of drones to explore the lunar south pole with an ambitious new MoonFall project. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/TOsId2R

A bizarre, cyclops-like creature from nearly 600 million years ago may hold the key to how your eyes—and even your sleep cycle—evolved. Scientists have discovered that all vertebrates, including humans, trace their vision back to a single light-sensitive “median eye” perched atop a worm-like ancestor’s head. As this ancient animal shifted from a sedentary to a more active lifestyle, it lost and then reinvented its vision, eventually giving rise to the paired, image-forming eyes we rely on today. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wcIEBtq

Mixing up your workouts might be the real secret to a longer life. Long-term research tracking over 100,000 people for more than three decades suggests that doing a variety of physical activities—rather than just more of the same—can significantly lower the risk of death. Interestingly, the benefits don’t keep rising endlessly; they seem to level off after a certain point, hinting at a “sweet spot” of activity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UxAziKQ

Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By targeting a molecule found only in bacterial membranes, this ultra-thin carbon-based material acts with laser-like precision—offering a powerful new alternative to traditional antibiotics. Even more exciting, it works against drug-resistant “superbugs,” promotes faster wound healing, and keeps its antibacterial strength even after repeated washing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/TjE6X72

The eROSITA spacecraft has built the most precise map of soft X-rays over Earth, observing a fascinating phenomenon driven by solar winds from the sun. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/AfuZ341

"I take this step for my country, for my people, and for the Marxist-Leninist way of life." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/xie18P6

Comet PanSTARRS recently survived its close brush with the sun. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/uCd53KE

The latest trailer for the next Star Wars film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is an explosive return to form for the sci-fi franchise from a galaxy far away. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/zVYmMpD

Acting as stellar archaeologists, scientists have found fossilized magnetism on long-dead white dwarf stars, which may help to explain how stars evolve. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/5izWc9D

NASA's SPHEREx space telescope reveals widespread water ice in Cygnus X, showing how dust shields molecules in star-forming regions across the Milky Way. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/BVglZHO

New images from the Mars Express spacecraft show ancient volcanic ash spreading across the Red Planet. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/74qEgkc

A new virus-fighting plastic film could transform everyday surfaces into invisible defenders against disease. Instead of relying on chemicals, this flexible material is covered in microscopic pillars that physically stretch viruses until they burst, rendering them harmless. In lab tests, it destroyed or disabled about 94% of virus particles within an hour, showing impressive effectiveness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5mL6ZyQ

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice show that supplementing with specific polyunsaturated fatty acids—not just DHA—can restore visual function and even reverse cellular aging signs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/fYLJeWV

Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/CkrbLpo

Do a barrel roll! from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/6E8K4ew

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is set to launch this coming September, has the potential to show us pockets of the cosmos we've yet to touch. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/CKwOu9g

Sick of light pollution tainting your astrophotography? Capture nebulas, galaxies and more with $700 off this powerful, portable Unistellar Odyssey Pro smart telescope. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/D8hzp6f

Astronomers have discovered that jets from a cannibalistic black hole are erupting with the power of 10,000 suns. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/1SNZ3GF

Cyanobacteria—ancient microbes that oxygenated Earth and made complex life possible—are still revealing surprises billions of years later. Scientists have now discovered that a molecular system once used to separate DNA has been repurposed into something entirely different: a structure that shapes the cell itself. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rRZVAjG

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California on April 19. The mission featured the 600th landing of a Falcon first stage. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/2JuhTf5

A huge geological structure on Mars resembling a bathtub ring may be evidence of an ocean that once covered a third of the Red Planet. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/1kwaFbJ

The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/396hrG4

Our universe is full of mysteries, but few are as perplexing as the dark, tiny galaxies that hover around larger ones like the Milky Way. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/9cO5S2I

A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to witness a rare annular solar eclipse — and one scientist had to improvise to capture it. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/AbduPwp

After two centuries of failed attempts, scientists have finally grown dolomite in the lab, cracking a long-standing geological puzzle. They discovered that the mineral’s growth stalls because of tiny defects—but in nature, those flaws get washed away over time. By mimicking this process with precise simulations and electron beam pulses, the team achieved record-breaking crystal growth. The finding could reshape how high-tech materials are made. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WPYb5zL

After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/pn3LzKF

Watch the crescent moon cross the blue-white stars of the Pleiades on April 19 from the comfort of your home. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/vK9NILB

Scientists have used a synthetic universe to observe how the first galaxies evolved and grew. In fact, it is so close to the real thing that it's tricking some astronomers. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/rCq6lW9

Extra virgin olive oil might help protect your brain by working through your gut. A two-year study found that people who consumed it had better cognitive performance and more diverse gut bacteria than those using refined olive oil. Researchers even identified specific microbes linked to these benefits. The findings suggest that choosing high-quality olive oil could be a simple way to support brain health as you age. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/4cO2aug

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is poised to lift off for the third time ever on Sunday morning (April 19) — but for the first time with previously flown hardware. Here's how to watch it live. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/CPn29yZ

The new moon is the perfect time to spot faint constellations, galaxies and a quartet of planets in the dawn sky. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/23Nm7oY

The size of waves on alien worlds will depend as much on the characteristics of the liquid as well as the gravity. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/dw3ACG2

The Artemis 2 astronauts said they gained a deeper understanding of their Orion capsule during their moon mission —and what they learned bodes well for future Artemis flights. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/E3kJXP5

Artemis 2's groundbreaking space toilet doesn't deserve the bad press it's gotten over the past two weeks, according to mission commander Reid Wiseman. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/OV1KEda

I'm a rocket man, stabbin' my way up here alone. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Q0oE6dy

Blue Origin conducted a static fire test today (April 16) with a flight-proven New Glenn booster, paving the way for a planned launch on Sunday morning (April 19). from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/M95Pt7F

SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/cDyw2kA

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the giant exoplanet 29 Cygni b — work that could clarify the line between planets and stars. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/GJ1lgNS

The head of the U.S. Space Force said the United States' ongoing war in Iran shows the service has become a fully "combat credible" force. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/evmCDjY

From "The Matrix" to "Tron: Legacy," these sweet sci-fi soundtracks are perfect for serious audio aficionados. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/01po6d8

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets 19 hours apart, both carrying batches of Starlink satellites. The liftoffs took place from Florida and California on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (by local time zone). from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/LpKGXwZ

Artemis 2 kicks off a lunar "relay race" that will lead the NASA and its international partners to a moon base and, eventually, Mars, NASA chief Jared Isaacman says. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/atVPSUL

Chevron seven, locked! from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/X7rIswb

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch how it went. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/K8DOrqn

Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth–moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/bopYBwE

New research shows that craters near the moon's south pole that have been in permanent shadow the longest are more likely to contain the most water ice. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/r2fxkaq

It just goes on and on, my friends. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/yEqfwm8

"This is the least transparent NASA budget request I've ever seen — and I've literally looked through every single one since 1960." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/QlFRk8I

A twice-yearly injection may soon change how high blood pressure is treated. In a global trial, patients receiving the experimental drug zilebesiran alongside standard therapy saw greater blood pressure reductions than those on standard treatment alone. The drug works by blocking a key liver protein, helping blood vessels relax. Researchers say this long-lasting approach could make it much easier for patients to keep their condition under control. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/94eqokd

Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/oCf1KRN

The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/oDvi0y7

A major international effort has produced an ultra-precise measurement of the Universe’s expansion rate, confirming it’s faster than early-Universe models predict. By linking multiple distance-measuring techniques, scientists ruled out simple errors as the cause of the discrepancy. The persistent “Hubble tension” now looks more real than ever. It could mean our current model of the cosmos is incomplete. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/qwm2Ns0

Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship will launch toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11), and you can watch it live. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/XziuMTC

NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/itb7G51

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/1VYAFjy

Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Zbc9pTi

It's splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts. Here's what to expect at every stage. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/alyVfLm

'We all thought that movie was really uplifting and inspiring.' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/zH8cgLT

A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/BRTL3cM

A hidden waste-removal pathway in the brain has finally been caught in action. Using cutting-edge MRI scans, researchers discovered that fluid flows along the middle meningeal artery in a slow, lymphatic-like pattern—very different from blood. This confirms the presence of a previously unknown drainage hub in humans. The finding could transform how scientists approach brain aging, injury, and diseases like Alzheimer’s. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UycXWxz

Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Q2TMixk

Anything NASA can do, you can do too. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/i6L04fy

Early wheat didn’t just grow—it fought. When humans began cultivating fields, plants that could outcompete their neighbors for sunlight and space quickly took over, evolving upright leaves and aggressive growth. These ancient “warrior” traits helped wheat thrive for millennia. Ironically, modern farming now favors less competitive plants, prioritizing yield over survival battles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/6VDiRjh

Your guide to May's full Flower Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/WRjC4lm

The ALICE experiment at the world's most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, has given scientists their best look yet at quark-gluon plasma, the primordial matter that filled the universe moments after the Big Bang. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/hrOPHNo

Owlcat Games' take on The Expanse is wearing its influences proudly, while also carving out its own hard sci-fi identity. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ip1zE2x

"The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/eYLI4lp

'With the sound, we’re trying to paint a picture of what is Rocky's sonic soul.' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/639JofW

We chatted with Maul – Shadow Lord's leads about what makes this darker animated Star Wars show and their characters special. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/IwpydMW

Scientists have taken a major step toward probing one of physics’ biggest mysteries—how gravity and quantum mechanics fit together—by creating the first unified way to detect tiny “ripples” in spacetime itself. These subtle fluctuations, long predicted but poorly defined, are now organized into clear categories with specific signals that real-world instruments can search for. The breakthrough means powerful tools like LIGO and even small tabletop experiments could start testing competing theories of quantum gravity much sooner than expected. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/keS0yK9

Artemis 2 wake-up songs are mission control's way of starting the crew's day off with positivity. Here's the Spotify playlist. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jt2u4J5

As they broke the record for farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by an astronaut, NASA's Artemis 2 crew took a moment to dedicate a few features on the moon's surface for their spacecraft and lost loved ones. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/3fwVRGh

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have now traveled farther from Earth than any people in history, breaking the mark set by the Apollo 13 crew in April 1970. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/LjvaGPq

Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found that certain brain cells—once believed to only support healthy nerves—can actually help tumors grow by sending signals that strengthen cancer cells. When researchers blocked this communication, tumor growth slowed dramatically in lab models. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/wn2UBqg

The four Artemis 2 astronauts had a chance to observe the moon this weekend, and to say they were thrilled may be an understatement of cosmic proportions. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/CfqiER5

The four Artemis 2 astronauts will see a solar eclipse from beyond the moon's far side on Monday evening (April 6), and they'll use the opportunity to make some science observations. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/y74VXqv

Scientists have taken a major step toward futuristic energy tech by building a working prototype of a quantum battery—one that can charge, store, and release energy using the strange rules of quantum physics instead of chemistry. This tiny, laser-powered device hints at a future where energy storage is not only faster but actually improves as systems get larger, flipping the rules of conventional batteries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ETQs4I

The astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon reported a burning smell from their Orion spacecraft toilet overnight, but Mission Control isn't overly concerned. They are over halfway to the moon today. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/6jeOyGr

From the ground to low Earth orbit, the Artemis 2 launch became a shared moment across the planet and beyond. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/EIYlZDK

Venus returns as a brilliant evening star in 2026, with dazzling conjunctions, peak brightness and stunning views through the summer. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/zyqn9ci

Data from Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander casts doubt on the decades-old view of the moon as divided between a hotter near side and cooler far side. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/S4I7FsN

A new breakthrough in wireless technology could dramatically boost internet speeds while cutting energy use—by switching from radio waves to light. Researchers have developed a tiny chip packed with dozens of miniature lasers that can transmit massive amounts of data simultaneously, reaching speeds over 360 gigabits per second in early tests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/efDWtFg

Some airplane passengers had the best seats in the house during NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket launch. Here are some of my favorite videos captured from the sky. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/OJLkSnC

Because there's more to extra-terrestrial life than humans with prosthetics stuck to their foreheads. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/aWUsyOH

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) belongs to a rare group of sungrazing comets. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/SrY0cWB

That's one small sip of Manischewitz… from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/GYoLAJD

NASA launched its Artemis 2 mission today (April 1), sending astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kvRGfPS

It started with an Instagram message, and ended on the silver screen. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/sS0uQTg

Venus and Jupiter dominate April's evening sky, while Mercury, Mars and Saturn linger in the dawn — here's how and when to spot them all. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/SRn93WA