Astronomy
Solar eclipse 2024: Live updates
Boeing drone dressed as 'Star Wars' X-wing lands at Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
The Unequal Burden of Early Dementia on Black Americans and How We Can Change It
Black Americans face higher hurdles in diagnosis and treatment of frontotemporal dementia, the most common form of dementia for people under 60
Where Does the Solar System End?
The solar system’s outer limits aren’t as clear-cut as you might think
China is sending its Chang’e 6 spacecraft to the far side of the moon
China is sending its Chang’e 6 spacecraft to the far side of the moon
Mysterious space signals may come from a dead star with a planet
Mysterious space signals may come from a dead star with a planet
Boeing's Starliner is ready to fly astronauts after years of delay. Here's what took so long.
Introducing Science Quickly’s New Host, Rachel Feltman
Stay tuned for a new era of Science Quickly.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 3 – 12
This week in the moonless dark, the Summer Triangle appears over the eastern treetops star by star. Leo walks down toward the west. And the Sombrero Galaxy positions itself ideally on the south meridian for your telescope.
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Seven surprising things you may not know about roots
Seven surprising things you may not know about roots
Earth from Space: Namibian landforms
Seven ways ESA has cut its environmental footprint
ESA is committed to almost halve its greenhouse gas emissions linked to energy consumption by 2025 compared to 2019 levels. But how can ESA keep accelerating the use of space for the sustainable development of society while reducing its emissions?
Indoor climbing wall users may be breathing in toxic rubber dust
Indoor climbing wall users may be breathing in toxic rubber dust
ESA’s cloud and aerosol satellite aerosol-free
A few weeks ago, a team of engineers carefully extracted ESA's EarthCARE satellite from its protective transport container, initiating a meticulous process of inspection, testing and preparation for its liftoff later this month from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Amidst an extensive checklist of tasks, was a rigorous effort to guarantee that the satellite is in pristine condition, underscoring the thorough attention to detail essential to making the satellite ready for launch.
Ariane 6 launches: Exolaunch’s EXOpod Nova
Europe’s newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test important new technologies in orbit, Ariane 6’s first flight will showcase the versatility and flexibility of this impressive, heavy-lift launcher. Read on for all about EXOpod Nova, then see who else is flying first.