Light pollution has brightened Earth by 16% since 2014, satellites find
Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.
Read MoreArtemis 2 mission sends ‘Kerbal Space Program’ player numbers soaring to the Mun
Anything NASA can do, you can do too.
Read MoreScientists discover hidden gut trigger behind ALS and dementia
A new study reveals that gut bacteria may play a key role in triggering ALS and frontotemporal dementia. Harmful sugars produced by these microbes can spark immune responses that damage the brain. This breakthrough explains why some genetically at-risk people develop the diseases while others don’t. Even more promising, reducing these sugars improved brain health…
Read MoreA cracked heat shield rattled NASA after Artemis I. Now, Artemis II will put the fix to the test
When Artemis II reenters earth’s atmosphere, NASA will test out a new trajectory, calculated after the heat shield for its moon rocket was damaged during a test mission.
Read MoreContributor: Vaccine confusion sets up U.S. for a resurgence of hepatitis B in babies
The lesson from the past is simple. When we stop using vaccines that work, the diseases they prevent come back.
Read MoreAll eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth’s atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10
Artemis 2’s Orion capsule will hit Earth’s atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.
Read MoreEmperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Read MoreArtemis II Astronauts Witnessed 6 Meteorites Colliding With the Moon
The moon gets hit by space debris all the time, but some of it is so large that the impact generates light that can be seen thousands of kilometers away.
Read MoreYour brain could help solve autism and most people don’t know it
A new survey reveals a striking disconnect in how Americans think about autism research. While nearly everyone agrees that studying the autistic brain is essential, most people are unaware that brain donation after death is a key part of making that research possible. Unlike organ donation, brain donation is a separate process, and widespread confusion…
Read MoreAncient farmers accidentally created aggressive “warrior” wheat
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.
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