A meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert has been dated to at least 4.1 billion years ago, making it potentially the oldest known piece of Mars ever found on Earth. More than just an ancient rock, the discovery provides evidence that…
It’s been a good week for ULA with a big NASA contract and Vulcan nearing return-to-flight. As always, we welcome reader submissions, and if you don’t want to miss an issue, please subscribe using the box below (the form will…
Vanessa Wyche enjoys a sprawling view of the Johnson Space Center from her office. On a recent morning, she spied rooftops being replaced as part of the campus’ multi-million dollar infrastructure upgrades. She surveyed the center’s iconic facilities and pointed…
What’s the scariest object in the universe? It’s Halloween, and nothing is scarier than our terrifying universe Ah, autumn. Leaves are falling, days are shortening, and there’s a chill in the air. But is that just a result of the…
An interstellar comet appears to carry tiny mixtures of ice and dust resembling material on distant worlds in our own solar system. The discovery suggests that some ingredients of planet formation may develop in similar ways around different stars. Scientists…
Scientists are creating thick fog and heavy rain indoors to find out when security cameras lose sight of people. The controlled storms let researchers test different devices under the same conditions, rather than waiting for unpredictable weather outside. The work…
A ghostly shape resembling a cat has emerged in complementary views from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes. The images reveal a dusty pillar being reshaped by nearby stars while young stars remain partly hidden inside. Nicknamed the Cat’s…
A meteorite found in the Sahara Desert has given scientists an unusually old sample of Mars, preserving clues to a time when water altered its rocks. The material formed at least 4.1 billion years ago, making it one of the oldest…
Period: October 23–30, 2026 This week, notable research and essays were published regarding large-scale simulations of the early universe and the changes artificial intelligence is bringing to mathematical discovery. Additionally, important research has been reported on the probabilistic laws of quantum mechanics…
Twin Travelers In 1977, NASA launched twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and 2, taking advantage of a once-every-175-year planetary alignment of the four largest planets in our solar system: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Using six gravity assists between them, this Grand Tour…
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