STOCKHOLM, Oct 7 – French chemist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese scientist Kenso Soai have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries that helped scientists understand and control the unusual mirror-image behavior of molecules, work that has become fundamental to modern drug development. The two scientists were recognized for finding ways to make … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug 30 – NASA has sent its newest major space observatory into space on an ambitious mission to investigate some of the universe’s most difficult mysteries, from planets orbiting distant stars to the unseen forces believed to control the expansion of the cosmos. The Roman Space Telescope lifted off Sunday aboard a … Read more
MEDINACELI, Spain, Aug 12 – Millions of people gathered across Spain on Wednesday to witness a rare total solar eclipse, an extraordinary celestial event that briefly turned daylight into darkness and gave the country its first total solar eclipse in more than a century. From historic hilltop towns to major cities, spectators arrived hours ahead … Read more
HOUSTON, April 11 – The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission received an emotional and celebratory welcome in Houston after completing a groundbreaking journey around the moon, marking a major milestone in modern space exploration. Their return not only symbolizes a technological achievement but also signals a renewed commitment to human spaceflight beyond Earth’s … Read more
FLORIDA, March 30 – The long-anticipated return of humans to deep space is now within reach as NASA moves closer to launching the Artemis II mission, a crewed journey around the moon that marks a defining moment in modern space exploration. For the first time in more than 50 years, astronauts are preparing to travel … Read more
February 5 – Chronic exposure to smoke from wildfires is emerging as one of the most serious and underappreciated public health threats in the United States. A recent peer reviewed scientific study has found that long term exposure to pollution from wildfire smoke contributes to tens of thousands of deaths every year across the country, … Read more
New York, July 13 – A piece of the Red Planet is about to find a new home on Earth, and it might just cost millions. A rare and astonishingly large Martian meteorite, believed to be the biggest ever discovered on our planet, is set to go up for auction this week in New York. … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 16 – In a potential breakthrough that may redefine our understanding of the cosmos, a team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most convincing signs yet of life beyond Earth. The focus of their study is a distant exoplanet named K2-18 b, where atmospheric readings have revealed the … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 31 – After spending an extended nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are slowly reacclimating to life on Earth, Enjoying everyday moments such as taking their dogs for walks and cherishing time with their loved ones. At the same time, they are gearing up to collaborate with Boeing … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 18 – After an unexpectedly prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally making their way back to Earth. Departing the orbiting laboratory in the early hours of Tuesday morning, they embarked on their journey home aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, marking the … Read more