Big Chunky Fossil Reveals a Bizarre Jurassic Belemnite
A remarkably bulky fossil from about 160 million years ago may reveal unexpected diversity among Jurassic belemnites, extinct squid-like cephalopods.
Hunter’s Moon Viewing Guide: Best Time and October Skywatching
Learn when and where to see the Hunter’s Moon, how to photograph it, and which October skywatching events to add to your plans.
Space Rider Prototype Crashes During Italian Drop Test
A Space Rider prototype crashed during a drop test in Italy. Available reports do not identify the cause, damage, injuries, or impact on the program schedule.
What Is a Neutrino? The Nobel Prize Science
Neutrinos are tiny, neutral particles that pass through matter almost undetected. Their ability to change flavor proves they have mass and reveals physics beyond the simplest Standard Model.
What Did the Mysterious Denisovans Look Like?
DNA first revealed the Denisovans, but new arm and elbow fossils suggest that at least some were strong, robust, human-like people adapted to demanding environments.
NASA Artemis Moon Update on October 23: How to Watch
NASA is expected to update the public on its Artemis Moon plans on October 23. Learn where to watch, what Artemis 2 topics may be discussed, and how to verify schedule changes.
Young Manta Rays Stay Local as Adults Roam Farther
Young giant manta rays generally remain near familiar home areas, while adults travel across wider ranges. The pattern has important conservation implications.
NASA’s Science Mission Selection Model Explained
NASA’s reported Competition Model 2.0 would put scientific objectives at the center of mission selection, but its rules, timeline, and effects remain unclear.
How Fossil Fuels Reversed Earth’s Natural Cooling Trend
Earth’s natural cycles may have favored long-term cooling, but fossil-fuel emissions rapidly increased CO₂ and shifted the climate toward human-driven warming.
Current-Driven Molecular Machines and Conductance
Current-driven molecular machines combine electrical transport with nanoscale motion. Rotation can alter molecular geometry, changing conductance and enabling switches, sensors, and molecular electronics.
Raleigh Museum Welcomes Possible New Dinosaur Species
A 75-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton is moving into Raleigh's natural sciences museum as researchers investigate whether it represents a previously unknown species.
How Drought Splits Cell States in Arabidopsis Roots
Research shows that drought can redirect related Arabidopsis root cells into different developmental states, revealing how environmental signals shape root plasticity.
Watch Again: SpaceX Bandwagon-5 Launch From Florida
SpaceX launched Bandwagon-5 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Here is what viewers saw, why a jellyfish-shaped cloud appeared, and where to find the replay.
Japan’s MMX Mission to Phobos: Goals and Science
Japan’s MMX mission will study Phobos, collect a surface sample, and return it to Earth to investigate the moon’s origin and the history of Mars.
Viral Video Shows Coyote Jumping for a Pear
A viral video appears to show a coyote leaping toward a pear in a tree, highlighting the animal’s adaptability while leaving key details unconfirmed.
Orionids and Fall Foliage in Central New York
Plan a Central New York autumn outing with daytime fall foliage and nighttime Orionid meteor viewing, including location, weather, photography, and safety tips.
Why Earth and Mars Formed So Differently
Earth and Mars formed from the same young Solar System, but different materials, growth rates, and impacts may have produced two radically different worlds.
NASA’s Roman Telescope Exceeds Sharpness Expectations
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope reportedly exceeded its optical sharpness target by nearly 30% after a mirror adjustment smaller than a human hair.
Space Force Assesses Impact of SpaceX Rocket Retirement
SpaceX’s reported rocket retirement is prompting the Space Force to review launch capacity, mission schedules, certification needs, and contingency plans.
Japan’s Reported Mission to Return Samples from Phobos
Japan’s reported mission to Phobos aims to collect surface material and return it to Earth, offering clues about the moon’s origin and Mars’s history.