Category: Science

NASA engineers faced a familiar and frustrating challenge Monday as a fuel leak interrupted the final practice countdown for the new moon rocket. The launch team at Kennedy Space Center halted the loading of super-cold liquid hydrogen after sensors detected excessive fuel escaping near the bottom of the massive booster. This setback pauses the critical dress rehearsal needed to clear the path for the first lunar crew launch in over…

Clean water is the foundation of public health, yet testing it has always been a dangerous waiting game. That changes today with a groundbreaking leap in environmental science. Researchers from Georgia Tech have officially moved their cutting-edge lab technology into the real world through Skopii, a new startup capable of detecting water contamination in minutes rather than days. This innovation promises to save lives and resources by bringing the power of…

A powerful winter storm dumped more than half a foot of snow across parts of north Georgia on Saturday as satellite images now reveal the widespread white blanket covering the landscape and reaching into the Carolinas. Satellite weather technology captured the storm’s reach from space providing rare visuals of snow in a state unaccustomed to such heavy winter weather. Residents are dealing with icy roads, bitter cold, and travel disruptions…

For over a century, the Cherokee Rose has served as a floral symbol for the state of Georgia. Children learn about it in school and gardeners see its white petals along roadsides every spring. But this long standing tradition might soon come to an end. Lawmakers in the state are moving forward with a plan to strip the Cherokee Rose of its official title. The reason behind this historic shift…

A catastrophic winter storm has plunged the vast majority of White County into total darkness. Thick layers of ice have snapped power lines and toppled trees across the region. Officials warn that the local power grid is on the brink of a complete collapse as temperatures continue to drop. Residents woke up to a freezing and dangerous scene early Monday morning. Nearly 70 percent of all homes and businesses in…

Millions of Georgians rely on Medicaid for their basic survival and health needs every single day. A fresh analysis has sounded the alarm on how upcoming federal changes could shake the foundation of this safety net. The report reveals that deep cuts from Washington could soon force state leaders into making impossible choices about who gets care and who gets left behind. Deep Dive Into Coverage Data The Georgia Health…

NASA officials have launched the first ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, bringing four astronauts home early after a serious health issue hit one crew member. The Crew-11 team, aboard since last year, will undock on January 14, 2026, and splash down off California on January 15 amid this historic event. What Led to the Evacuation A medical problem struck one of the Crew-11 astronauts on January 7,…

The search for life beyond Earth has shifted from philosophy to data. With thousands of known exoplanets and powerful new telescopes scanning their skies, astronomers are now reading alien atmospheres for clues that biology might be at work somewhere else. A census of distant worlds changes the question For most of human history, the idea of planets around other stars sat somewhere between guesswork and faith. That changed fast. In…

On January 3, 2026, skywatchers got an unusual double feature. Earth swung closest to the Sun during its yearly orbit, while a Wolf Supermoon lit up the night. The timing made the day feel special, even if the effects were subtle. The coincidence stirred curiosity across social media and science desks alike. Was the Sun really bigger? Did Earth get warmer? And why did the Moon look so striking? The…

Space missions don’t always end when the headlines fade. Long after Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing, its propulsion module quietly drifted through space — until the Moon stepped in, reshaping its path in a subtle but fascinating celestial encounter. A mission chapter that quietly kept going When Indian Space Research Organisation wrapped up the primary goals of Chandrayaan-3, most eyes stayed fixed on the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover. The propulsion module,…