Sierra Space eyes 2026 launch as NASA agrees to new Dream Chaser |
Sierra Space has been working on Dream Chaser for years, mostly out of view, as schedules slipped and plans adjusted. This week, the company set out a different path for…
Why Antarctica is known as the ‘Continent of Science’ |
Why Antarctica is known as the ‘Continent of Science’ (Image source: AI- Generated) When one considers the term “Continent of Science,” one may think of an area filled with the…
Scientists warn! Earth’s darkness is at risk from thousands of space mirrors |
Scientists warn! Earth’s darkness is at risk from thousands of space mirrors (AI-generated) The idea sounds simple enough when reduced to its basics. Put reflective surfaces in orbit and redirect…
Something unusual is happening in the Pacific and it may affect weather worldwide |
Something unusual is happening in the Pacific and it may affect weather worldwide Changes are unfolding across the central Pacific Ocean, though they are not obvious at first glance. Winds…
Sunita Williams describes seeing India from space as “connected nerves” on Raj Shamani’s podcast | Watch |
When astronauts describe Earth, they rarely speak in terms of countries or borders. From orbit, the planet appears as a living, interconnected system where patterns of light, colour, and movement…
Chinese company builds a device that can ‘see through’ your skin and show your veins instantly |
What looks invisible to the naked eye is now easy to spot. A portable medical device developed by Chinese firm Vivolight has gone viral after a short demo clip was…
Meet Dr Gladys West: The mathematician who helped make GPS dies at 95 |
Dr Gladys West, the American mathematician whose work in satellite geodesy helped lay the foundation for modern GPS accuracy, has died at the age of 95. West died on January…
This black hole jet is draining matter from its galaxy |
This black hole jet is draining matter from its galaxy Astronomers have identified a nearby galaxy whose central activity seems to be changing its long-term future. This galaxy, VV 340a,…
NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires after 27 years: What she earned, her pension, and post-retirement benefits explained |
Sunita Williams’ retirement from NASA in December 2025 wrapped up almost three decades of distinguished service to one of the most demanding scientific institutions in the world. Recognised for her…
Scientists discovered mysterious cave handprint that could be the oldest rock art ever found |
A faded outline of a human hand on a cave wall in Indonesia could now be the world’s oldest known rock art, according to archaeologists who say it was created…