Surprising diversity found among Europe’s last Neanderthals
A new study published in Nature provides the most detailed picture to date of Neanderthal diversity in Western Europe shortly before their extinction.
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People avoid loss, regret rather than rely on ‘risk-return’ financial strategy
People make financial choices to avoid losing money or experiencing regret, rather than simply balancing expected monetary returns with their tolerance for financial risk, according to a new study led by Lisa Posey, associate professor of risk management in the…
Space.com just launched an app! Get your inside scoop on space exploration
Hey, space fans! For over 25 years, we here at Space.com have dedicated ourselves to bringing you the best space mission news, astronomical discoveries, night sky guides and out-of-this-world sci-fi. Now, we’re launching into a whole new frontier. Yes, we…
These anti-Prime deals are giving Amazon a good run for their money
Amazon Prime Day 2026 has just kicked off and we are seeing plenty of discounts across telescopes, binoculars and cameras. But what if you don’t want to line the pockets of Jeff Bezos but still want a great deal? Fear…
CSDA Selects Eight Commercial Satellite Data Providers for On-Ramp 2 Contract Awards
NASA’s Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program (CSDA) announced contract awards with eight commercial satellite data providers offering a range of data types to support the agency’s Earth science research and application goals. The CSDA program On-Ramp 2 Multiple Award…
58th Girl Scouts Unite Event
58th Girl Scouts Unite Event, July 23-25, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #206) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. Thursday, July 23 11:00AM – 11:15 AM From Daisy to NASA Engineer Barbara Hilton…
Helping their friends to read can boost children’s attainment
In a primary school classroom, a 9-year-old reads aloud to the person next to them. When they stumble over a word, their partner encourages them to try again. Together, they discuss what might happen next. But the child isn’t reading…
Rocket Lab launches US Space Force mission with less than 17 hours’ notice — a new record
Rocket Lab has successfully launched the second spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force’s Victus Haze Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission, setting a new readiness record in the process. Only 16 hours and 42 minutes passed between Rocket Lab receiving the…
This might be your last chance to pick up a retired Lego Star Wars set before it flies off forever, and it’s under $100 on Amazon for Prime Day
Star Wars’ Clone Wars-era Republic Gunship may not be a miracle of practicaliy but I think it’s cool as heck and that alone is reason enough to pick up this Lego Star Wars Coruscant Guard Gunship, $42 off for Amazon…
Attitudes, not personality, may drive deepfake pornography creation
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests attitudes, particularly those that excuse harmful behavior, may be a stronger predictor of willingness to create deepfake pornography than personality traits. The findings are published in the Journal of Sexual Aggression.