The moon’s oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That’s good news for future astronauts
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.
Read MoreTrump administration promised ‘gold standard science.’ Scientists say they got fool’s gold
The Trump administration says it’s returning U.S. science to a golden era. Critics say it’s tarnished by political agendas.
Read MoreIs AI bad for critical thinking? It depends on when you use it
Using AI later in solving tough problems boosts critical thinking and memory, a study shows, highlighting trade-offs between speed and reasoning.
Read MoreSci-fi stories never really end anymore, and that’s a problem
It just goes on and on, my friends.
Read MoreMarine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire
As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface.
Read MoreHow Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission’s moon mascot: ‘It’s hard not to love this little guy. I can’t let Rise out of my sight’
Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning.
Read MoreNASA science faces ‘very serious threat’ from new White House budget, experts say
“This is the least transparent NASA budget request I’ve ever seen — and I’ve literally looked through every single one since 1960.”
Read MoreFluoride in U.S. drinking water does not reduce IQ, a new study finds
Claims that fluoride in drinking water causes cognitive delays in kids are driving U.S. policy. A new study finds no evidence to back them.
Read MoreThe longer a species stays in the wildlife trade, the more dangerous it becomes. A new study explains why
A study finds that 41% of traded mammal species share at least one pathogen with humans, compared with just 6.4% of species not involved in trade.
Read MoreArtemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman broke NASA protocol to save the mission’s moon mascot: ‘It’s hard not to love this little guy. I can’t let Rise out of my sight’
Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning.
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