Category: Science

A groundbreaking cosmic map has cracked open the door to something astronomers have only dared to speculate about — that dark energy, the invisible force accelerating the universe’s expansion, may be changing over time. And if that’s true, we might be standing on the edge of a serious rewrite of our understanding of the universe. The map, created using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), charts the positions of more…

In a move that marks a strategic shift in SpaceX’s crewed mission recovery playbook, the Crew Dragon capsule Resilience returned to Earth with a splash — but this time, not in the familiar waters off Florida. On April 4, SpaceX’s Fram2 mission concluded with a historic splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of Southern California. This west coast landing is the first of its kind for a…

Blaze Star Set to Light Up Night Sky for the First Time in 80 Years — No Telescope Needed A rare cosmic spectacle is poised to grace the night sky — and you won’t even need a telescope to witness it. Astronomers say T Coronae Borealis, also known as the Blaze Star, is on the brink of a nova explosion — a fiery outburst expected to light up the sky…

The SpaceX Fram2 crew has successfully completed their first full day in space, adjusting to microgravity and beginning their research mission to explore Earth’s polar regions. Mission Commander Wang Chun shared details of the experience on social media, offering a glimpse into the astronauts’ initial challenges and small victories. A Smooth Launch, Then the Nausea Kicked In The launch on Tuesday went off without a hitch, with Chun describing the…

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Suni Williams — along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov — are back on Earth after a science-packed stint aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their SpaceX Crew-9 mission wrapped up with a smooth splashdown off the Florida coast on March 18, 2025. Now, they’re ready to unpack the stories, struggles, and successes from their journey. Research That Reaches Beyond the Stars The Crew-9…

A newborn star’s fiery debut, caught by the Webb Space Telescope, dazzles against the swirling arms of a distant galaxy — blending science and spectacle in a single breathtaking shot. A Celestial Scene Like No Other The Webb Space Telescope has done it again — delivering an image that looks more like a sci-fi movie poster than raw astronomy data. This time, it’s captured a still-forming star blasting out streams…

The sky is setting up for a celestial spectacle on March 29, 2025 — the first partial solar eclipse of the year. While not a total blackout, it’s still a cosmic event worth watching, and millions of people across the globe will get a chance to see it. What Makes This Eclipse Special? This isn’t your everyday sky show. The March 29 eclipse kicks off the year’s solar events, with…

A new light-driven chemical process, pioneered by researchers at Indiana University and Wuhan University, could reshape how life-saving drugs are made — and speed up the journey from lab to pharmacy shelves. A Bright Idea: How Light is Changing Chemistry For decades, chemists relied on tried-and-true, but often slow, methods to build complex drug molecules. Now, light is stepping into the spotlight — quite literally — to revolutionize this process.…

Scientists are scratching their heads over a strange new discovery on Mars — hundreds of tiny spherules covering a rock in the Jezero crater. The find, reminiscent of past Martian mysteries, could hold clues to the planet’s watery past. A Rock Unlike Any Other NASA’s Perseverance rover, currently exploring the Witch Hazel Hill region on the rim of the Jezero crater, recently came across an unusual rock. The rock, nicknamed…

NASA’s ambitious plans to make history with the Artemis program — by landing the first woman and person of color on the Moon — appear to have been quietly sidelined. Recent changes to the agency’s mission statements hint at a significant shift, following former President Donald Trump’s renewed push against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The latest update on NASA’s Artemis website no longer mentions these once-prominent goals. Instead,…