We've been so engrossed in coverage of 3I/ATLAS that we nearly failed to note another comet currently in Earth's skies. This ...

"With these probability maps, we can push asteroids away while preventing them from returning on an impact trajectory, protecting the Earth in the long run." When it comes to saving Earth from a ...

The new report comes as many world leaders prepare for the U.N.'s COP30 climate summit in Brazil next week — for reference ...

Every year, spiders kill about 20 people worldwide. That’s fewer than scorpions, lightning strikes, or hippos—and a tiny ...

As temperatures fall and spider season peaks, many of these insects will be seeking out warm and humid areas to make their home in for the winter. Making all of the nooks and crannies in a household ...

Impulse Space’s lunar transportation system concept uses the company’s Helios tug (left) with a new lunar lander the company will develop. Credit: Impulse Space WASHINGTON — In-space transportation ...

Stoke Space announced a massive capital raise on Wednesday that might seem, at first glance, like just another bet on the commercial launch market. The details tell a different story. Led by ...

Microbes essential for human health have proven resilient against the extreme forces of space travel, offering hope for maintaining astronaut well-being on future long-duration missions. Microbes ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang goes on a nighttime hike in search of spiders, with Lisa Gonzalez of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

A judge ruled on Saturday that National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump to combat crime can remain in the state but can’t patrol or deploy to protect federal property. The ...

In a new study, Apple researchers present a diffusion model that can write up to 128 times faster than its counterparts. Here’s how it works. Here’s what you need to know for this study: LLMs such as ...

SpaceX has pulled off another successful test flight of Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by ...