Giant SpaceX Starship Could Fly Again in October
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is optimistic that SpaceX’s Starship could blast off from Texas again as soon as next month. “We’re working well with them and have been in…
Jupiter’s Moon Callisto Has a Whole Lot of Oxygen Scientists Struggle to Explain
Jupiter’s four largest moons are some of the solar system’s most compelling worlds. Io is dotted with active volcanoes, and Europa hides a subsurface ocean many want to check for alien…
‘Gnarly-Looking Beast’ Revealed in 265-Million-Year-Old Fossil
When you hear talk of the fiercest extinct predators, dinosaurs probably come to mind, especially the infamous T. rex. But what stalked the land before dinosaurs? Scientists found a 265-million-year-old…
Red Planet breakthrough: NASA generates enough oxygen on Mars to keep small dog alive for 10 hours
NASA says it has generated enough oxygen to keep a small dog alive on Mars for at least 10 hours, marking a huge milestone for long-term plans to build bases…
Webb Finds Potentially Habitable Exoplanet Might Be an Ocean World
The next time you gaze at the Leo constellation, take a moment to contemplate K2-18 b, a fascinating planet there that has scientists wondering if it could harbor life. New…
Next Flight of the Giant SpaceX Starship Draws Closer
The Federal Aviation Administration came one step closer on Friday to giving SpaceX’s Starship the green light to launch again, but says it needs to see dozens of improvements first. SpaceX…
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupting for third time this year
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is currently erupting for the third time this year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS said Sunday around 3:15 p.m. local time, the “USGS Hawaiian…
Summer Sizzles On, With Triple-Digit Heat Waves Breaking Records
Officially it’s nearly autumn, but oppressive heat continues to broil the low-lying deserts of California and Arizona. On Saturday, Phoenix set a new record as the city saw its 54th…
Inside Hurricane Lee: See Stunning Views from the Storm’s Swirling Eye
Whether seen from within or from space, Hurricane Lee is a monster. There are still many unknowns about the storm’s path and potential impacts on land. A bold crew of…
Mysterious ‘golden orb’ discovered by researchers on Alaskan seafloor
Researchers combing the ocean floor off the coast of Alaska have stumbled upon a mysterious “golden orb” that could possibly be a new, unknown species. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…