NASA has selected Advanced Space to develop a successor to the CAPSTONE cubesat mission, which will test rendezvous and proximity operations in cislunar space, advancing capabilities for th…
A spacecraft launched nearly a month ago to boost the orbit of NASA's Swift astrophysics satellite is experiencing attitude control issues that could threaten the mission's success.
NASA has completed fueling the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a critical step ahead of its planned August launch. The next-generation observatory will investigate dark energy, exoplanet…
Researchers have identified a potential clue that may help prevent age-related muscle loss, according to a new study. The finding opens possibilities for future treatments targeting muscle …
Researchers have created detailed visibility maps for the partial solar eclipse of August 12, 2026, using high-resolution digital elevation models to account for terrain and atmospheric ref…
A total solar eclipse will cross the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain on August 12, 2026. A partial eclipse will be visible across much of Europe, northwestern Africa, and No…
Live Science has introduced a new platform called Live Science Pro, designed to deliver science news and features without digital distractions. The initiative is led by Editor-in-Chief Alex…
Researchers have demonstrated that radio telescopes can effectively track space debris, a method once dismissed as unfeasible. The breakthrough could enhance monitoring of hazardous orbital…
Researchers have uncovered the oldest known evidence of cannibalism among human relatives, with cut-marked fossils from a Spanish cave dating back 850,000 years. The remains of both adults …
A new perspective in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence suggests that non-technological, non-biological artifacts like bread may indicate the presence of an intelligent civilizati…
The world-renowned Jodrell Bank Observatory faces a severe funding crisis that could trigger an exodus of top physicists from the United Kingdom, dealing a major blow to British science and…
SpaceX's Starship megarocket completed its 13th test flight, reaching space and achieving key mission milestones. The launch marks continued progress in the development of the world's most …
Rocket Lab has secured a $266 million contract with the U.S. Space Force to launch missile-defense missions from a facility in Alaska, expanding the company's role in national security spac…
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been photographed inspecting a cracked wheel on the Red Planet, highlighting the ongoing wear and tear from its long-duration mission. The image, released as…
A 4,000-year-old burial long believed to be that of a male shaman and metalworker has been identified as female through ancient DNA analysis, prompting a reassessment of gender roles in Bro…
A Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captured on July 26 reveals wildfires raging near ESA's Cebreros ground station in Spain, highlighting the threat to critical space infrastructure and the role…
Observations from an X-ray spacecraft show a supermassive black hole heating and stirring the gas in a red elliptical galaxy, preventing star formation and helping explain why such galaxies…
Rocket Lab will establish a new suborbital launch facility on Kodiak Island, Alaska, as part of a $266 million agreement with the U.S. Space Force to support up to 18 military testing missi…
The European Space Agency will host its Industry Space Days event in the Netherlands on September 16-17, bringing together space startups and established industry players to foster collabor…
Academics argue that arts and humanities perspectives are being overlooked in discussions about space exploration, raising concerns about satellite governance, nuclear risks, and humanity's…
Researchers studying fossils from the La Brea Tar Pits have found deformed vertebrae and rare tumors in saber-toothed cat remains, suggesting that inbreeding contributed to the species' dec…
The beloved bald eagle Jackie, known from the Big Bear live cam, is recovering after being rescued unable to fly. Wildlife officials report her condition is improving, with help from a rare…
Key space communication facilities operated by NASA and the European Space Agency in Spain have avoided serious damage from major wildfires that swept through the region, allowing normal op…
A growing number of civilians are gaining firsthand insight into life aboard the International Space Station via ground-based simulators, virtual reality programs, and analog missions. Thes…