Inside the lives of astronauts’ families
Tracy Scott’s dad walked on the moon. Now, as a sociologist, she studies the lives and families of other Apollo-era astronauts.
Artemis II tackles a minor plumbing issue on its way to the moon
Artemis II’s “space plumber” tackled a toilet issue on the way to the moon. Plus, a reservoir hidden under the Great Salt Lake.
Artemis II test flight heads toward the moon
The Artemis II mission has launched, and its four astronauts are en route to the moon for a lunar flyby.
Should Pluto be a planet again?
NASA’s administrator wants to reclassify Pluto as a planet, reigniting a 20-year controversy over its status in our solar system.
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CERN finds a new particle + News alerts for the cosmos
New views of reality, from the discovery of a “super-heavy” subatomic particle to an alert system announcing changes from the universe.
‘Project Hail Mary’ brings a new kind of alien to the big screen
Move over, Ryan Gosling: Rocky the alien is the breakout star of the big-budget movie adaptation of “Project Hail Mary.”
3D Images Of Galaxies Will Rock You (Ft. Queen)
Astronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May teams up with astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson to bring the cosmos to 3D.
Artemis Program Faces More Delays
The Artemis II rocket was rolled off the launchpad this week, and NASA rescheduled the program’s larger goal of landing humans on the moon.
Managing The Risks Of Spaceflight, 40 Years After Challenger
As we enter a new age of space travel, a former NASA astronaut says that rather than accepting risk, we should try to control risks.
What Greenland Sharks Are Teaching Us About Aging Eyes
Greenland sharks’ eyes never seem to get old. Plus, exactly how flawless is the greatest eye in the sky, the James Webb Space Telescope?