7:39
NASA Loses An Opportunity, And Greenland Takes One
This week, we say goodbye to the rover that turned a 90-day mission into a 14-year journey on the Red Planet.
7:44
In Trump’s State Of The Union, A Promise To End AIDS—But Silence On Climate Change
President Trump said he wants to end the spread of HIV in the U.S. by 2030. But he stayed silent on climate change.
10:08
The Earth’s Core Might Be Younger Than Scientists Thought
The Earth’s inner core was once molten liquid and then solidified. New research suggests that may have happened much more recently than we thought.
11:51
Saturn Put A Ring On It Only Relatively Recently
Saturn’s rings are estimated to have only formed millions of years ago, which is much younger than the planet itself.
16:38
Learning Earth’s Impact History With Lunar Craters
The moon may have gotten its distinct pockmarked appearance more recently than you think.
7:04
From Deep In Space, A Strange Radio Signal
Astronomers report more observations of the puzzling ‘Fast Radio Bursts’—including one that has burst twice.
17:20
Peering Into The Depths Of The Event Horizon
Two new studies shed light on the inner workings of black holes. Plus, how black holes can tell us more about galaxy evolution.
22:38
Science Put On Pause Under The Government Shutdown
Many research projects and departments grind to a halt, from food inspections to scientists who can no longer monitor their data.
7:51
China Reaches A New Lunar Frontier
Chinese space probe Chang’e-4 landed on the far side of the moon, marking a new era in space exploration.
16:30
The New Horizons Spacecraft Peers Beyond The Known World
New Horizons explored Pluto. Next stop? A New Year’s visit to a planetary ‘time capsule’ in the Kuiper Belt.