NASA Funds Lunar Landers as Astronaut Health Risks Mount
Michael Fincke faced a sudden medical emergency on March 28, 2026, while aboard the International Space Station, exposing critical vulnerabilities.
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Artemis II Crew Reaches Kennedy Space Center for Launch
Reid Wiseman and his three fellow crew members arrived at the Kennedy Space Center on March 27, 2026, to begin final preparations for the first human.
Astronomers Track Fireball Surge Across US and Europe
Astronomers are tracking more fireball reports as cameras, citizen science and April meteor activity sharpen skywatching data.
Telomerase Map Opens New Cancer Drug Questions
A telomerase structure map in yeast gives researchers new clues for cancer drug design, aging biology and selective targeting.
NASA Develops Nuclear Rocket and Lunar Base Safety Rules
NASA's nuclear propulsion work is tied to faster Mars travel, lunar base power, and unresolved health risks for astronauts on long missions.
Dorset Beavers Establish New Wetland Territory
A Dorset beaver colony established a stable territory after a difficult first year, giving conservationists new evidence for managed rewilding.
Nuclear Spacecraft Test Pushes Mars Propulsion Plans
NASA and DARPA nuclear thermal propulsion work is moving toward a DRACO flight test that could shorten deep-space travel times.
Scientists Create New Antiparasitic Drugs From Fungi
New antiparasitic drug work from fungi highlights how natural compounds may help researchers address neglected infections.
Nobel Laureate J. Michael Bishop Dies at Age 90
J. Michael Bishop, the Nobel-winning scientist who helped reveal cancer's genetic roots and later led UCSF, died at age 90.
Nuclear Propulsion Systems Open Path to Outer Solar System
NASA and DARPA nuclear propulsion work is reviving hopes for faster deep-space missions, but safety and testing remain major hurdles.
Arctic Winter Sea Ice Matches Lowest Level Ever Recorded
Arctic winter sea ice tied its lowest recorded maximum, reinforcing scientific concern about thinner ice and a faster-changing polar climate.
NASA Sets April 1 Launch for Artemis 2 Lunar Mission
NASA is moving Artemis 2 toward an April 1 launch window after final integrated checks on the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft.