Future spacecraft could fix their own damage using ‘self-healing’ materials
Spacecraft of the future may be able to detect and repair their own structural damage in orbit, a capability that could make long-duration missions and reusable launch vehicles more resilient.
Read More‘Project Hail Mary”s final teaser trailer is ‘Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!’
‘I really wanted this incredible friendship to be true to the book.’
Read MoreSpaceX springs forward with another Starlink launch from California (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Read MoreScientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health
A growing trend called “fibermaxxing” is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight—and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding beneficial gut microbes to helping regulate blood sugar and cholesterol. Researchers say getting enough fiber may even lower the risk of conditions like obesity, diabetes,…
Read MoreSmart telescope buying made easy: Your guide to Unistellar, ZWO, Celestron, Dwarflab, and Vaonis
Our expert gives you a rundown of the main smart telescope brands and models.
Read MoreScientists stunned to find signs of ancient life in a place no one expected
While exploring ancient seabeds in Morocco, scientists discovered strange wrinkle-like textures in deep-water sediments that shouldn’t have been there. These structures are usually made by sunlight-loving microbial mats in shallow waters. But the rocks formed far below the reach of light, suggesting a different explanation. Evidence points to chemosynthetic microbes—organisms powered by chemical reactions—creating the…
Read MoreSpaceX’s Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test | Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026
SpaceX engineers tested Ship 39’s propellant system, leading to some stunning images.
Read MoreBrain scans reveal how ketamine quickly lifts severe depression
A new brain-imaging study has revealed how ketamine produces its fast antidepressant effects in people with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers tracked changes in a critical brain receptor that helps neurons communicate and found that ketamine reshapes its activity in specific brain regions tied to mood and reward. These shifts strongly matched improvements in patients’ symptoms. The…
Read More165,000 dementia patients reveal hidden stroke risk from common drug
A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has uncovered troubling new evidence about risperidone, a commonly used drug for severe agitation. Researchers found the antipsychotic increases stroke risk in dementia patients across the board—including those with no prior heart disease or stroke—challenging the long-held belief that some patients might be safer candidates…
Read MoreScientists discover oxygen tug of war inside plant cells
Plants constantly juggle oxygen inside their cells, but scientists have now discovered a surprising twist in how that balance works. Researchers at the University of Helsinki found that mitochondria—the cell’s energy generators—can actively pull oxygen away from chloroplasts, the structures responsible for photosynthesis. This previously unknown interaction suggests mitochondria can effectively “drain” oxygen inside plant…
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