Texas A&M University to Launch Advanced Research Centrifuge for Space Studies
The Anthony Wood '87 Artificial Gravity Lab at Texas A&M University is set to launch a new research centrifuge, enhancing human space research capabilities in the U.S.
Study Highlights Traffic's Role in Urban Heat Increase
Research from The University of Manchester indicates that everyday vehicle use is a significant factor in rising temperatures in cities, using a novel measurement method.
The Case for a Lunar Base: A Step Toward Economic Expansion
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman presented a compelling vision for a lunar base on March 24. This initiative is a significant milestone, yet it lacks a comprehensive economic strategy for sustainability.
LeoLabs Launches Advanced Space Monitoring Tool for Military Applications
The new 'Delta' tool from LeoLabs aims to enhance military space operations by identifying potential adversarial activities, moving beyond traditional collision warnings.
Study Reveals Plants Can Absorb Nutrients from Atmospheric Dust
A recent study published in New Phytologist highlights that plants are capable of acquiring essential nutrients from atmospheric dust, in addition to traditional soil sources.
Astroscale Achieves Design Milestone for UK Military Cubesats
Astroscale has successfully completed a critical design review for two cubesats intended for launch next year, aimed at assisting the British military in monitoring space weather and tracking low Earth orbit objects.
Exploring the Volcanic Landscape of Mammoth Lakes
The eastern Sierra Nevada is characterized by a significant caldera and various newer craters, contributing to its unique geological features.
Drought Parches Florida
The state was unusually dry for much of 2025, but the intensity of the drought has ratcheted up since January 2026.
Scientists map the brain’s hidden wiring using RNA barcodes in major breakthrough
Strategic angle: Researchers have developed a cutting-edge technique that uses RNA “barcodes” to map how neurons connect, capturing thousands of links with single-synapse precision.
Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures
Strategic angle: New research from Adelaide University reveals the impact of dating apps on young adults' self-image.
Scientists discover reversible male birth control that stops sperm production
Strategic angle: Researchers at Cornell University have developed a nonhormonal method that halts sperm production in mice, marking a significant advancement in male contraception.
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record as humans travel farther from Earth than ever before
A historic milestone in human space exploration as Artemis II surpasses the distance achieved by Apollo 13.
African frogs haven't forgotten the ice ages. Scientists can tell by where they live.
Strategic angle: Why are frogs diverse in some parts of Africa's rainforests and less so in others? The patterns of cooling and glaciation during the last ice age hold the key.
New study reveals why housing booms and busts are built into the system
Strategic angle: A new study shows that the ups and downs in house prices are far more dramatic than most people think—and that government policies play a big role in making them happen.
Fly ball: Drosophila can learn while playing with tiny spheres
Strategic angle: Research reveals that fruit flies can learn through play, enhancing our understanding of their cognitive abilities.
Experiment indicates new type of mesic nuclei that could reveal how matter acquires mass
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study sheds light on the origins of mass in matter through the discovery of new mesic nuclei.
Phengite identified as key carrier of halogens into Earth's deep mantle
Strategic angle: Research reveals how surface volatiles are transported into Earth's deep layers through subduction zones.
How stem cell descendants preserve flexibility while maintaining distinct identities
Strategic angle: Stem cells balance self-renewal and specialization to sustain tissues.
Hungary taps Northrop Grumman for first national geostationary communications satellite
Strategic angle: Hungary partners with Northrop Grumman to launch its inaugural geostationary communications satellite.
New spider species in the Amazon mimics parasitic fungus
Strategic angle: An international research team has discovered a unique spider species in the Ecuadorian Amazon that mimics a parasitic fungus.