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A team of astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to create the first 3D atmospheric map of an exoplanet. The fiery WASP-18b, a massive “ultra-hot Jupiter,” revealed striking temperature contrasts, including regions so hot they destroy water molecules. This…
The debate over Nanotyrannus’ identity is finally over. A remarkably preserved fossil proves it was a mature species, not a teenage T. rex. This discovery rewrites how scientists understand tyrannosaur evolution and Cretaceous predator diversity. For the first time, T.…
India will launch the powerful CMS-03 military communications satellite to orbit today (Nov. 2), and you can watch the action live.
SpaceX launched its 140th Falcon 9 mission of the year today (Nov. 2), sending the “Haven Demo” tech demonstrator and 17 other payloads up on the Bandwagon-4 rideshare mission.
This intimate look at the design, building, and operation of the ISS airs on PBS Nov. 5 and Nov. 12.
On Episode 184 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik look at why space can be scary with a survey of some of the best (and most laughable) movies about critters from outer space!
Researchers discovered that altering the body’s natural rhythm can help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s damage. By turning off a circadian protein in mice, they raised NAD+ levels and reduced harmful tau buildup. The findings suggest that adjusting the body’s…
This week, researchers published LIGO findings that hint at the existence of second-generation black holes. Astronomers captured a spectacular new image of the Milky Way across a wide range of radio wavelengths. And medical researchers report that the well-known “cuddle…
Blue Origin’s powerful New Glenn rocket has successfully completed a static fire test ahead of launching NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars.
After an asteroid struck Finland long ago, microscopic life colonized the impact site within a few million years, new research reveals.