How Urea and Nickel Held Back Earth’s Oxygen Revolution
When I spotted a headline about Earth’s ancient oceans and urea, my brain immediately went to the obvious place. Urea, the same compound found in urine. Yes, scientists are telling…
How do asteroids spin in space? The answer could help us prevent a catastrophic Earth impact
From how space rocks wobble to where to hit them, scientists are learning the fine art of asteroid deflection — and it could one day save Earth.
More layoffs at JPL
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will lay off 550 employees this week, the latest round of job cuts at the space science center. The post More layoffs at JPL appeared first…
Simulating Complex Coronal Mass Ejections Shows A Weakness In Space Weather Forecasting
Avoiding, or at least limiting the damage from, geomagnetic storms is one of the most compelling arguments for why we should pay attention to space. Strong solar storms can have…
Native Americans Had Their Own Tales to Tell About Space Aliens — and Here’s a New One
In a newly published novel titled “Hole in the Sky,” Cherokee science-fiction author Daniel H. Wilson blends Native American tales about alien civilizations with up-to-date speculation about UFOs, now also…
World Space Week Ends With A Big Announcement
(Houston) — Tory Bruno, president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, will be Honorary Chair of World Space Week 2026, it was announced today by World Space Week Association. Led…
Special economic zones for restoring American space dominance
Will China beat America in returning astronauts to the moon? We hear this question time and again. It is a perennial concern, both from a prestige and national security standpoint.…
See Orion hunt the half-lit moon on Oct. 12
Don’t miss the moon, Jupiter and the stars of the constellation Orion rise along the southern horizon on Oct. 12.
SpaceX prepares for next Starship test flight
SpaceX is set to conduct its next Starship test flight as the company continues to test the launch vehicle and play well with others in airspace. The post SpaceX prepares…
Betelgeuse’s Secret Companion Finally Revealed
Betelgeuse, the stunning red star in Orion’s shoulder, has been hiding a secret companion for years but proving it has been somewhat challenging. When the elusive “Betelbuddy” (I love that…