Dark matter is estimated to make up about 27% of the universe, but not a single molecule of it has been directly detected. Perhaps until now, its existence has only been inferred by its gravitational force on visible matter. A new study suggests that the unexplained excess of far-ultraviolet light permeating the Milky Way galaxy … Read more
Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Dozens of polygon-covered rocks that look like chunks of fossilized “scales” from giant reptiles surround the surface of Mars near Antofagasta in Gale Crater. |Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Kevin M. Gill section of Mars New photos reveal that it is covered … Read more
April 22, 2026 Earth Day 2026 On April 6, 2026, the Artemis II crew captured this stunning image of the Earth sinking into the Moon’s surface, just before Orion saw the Earth slip into the far side of the Moon and the spacecraft lost Mission Control’s radio signal for 40 minutes. This photo is reminiscent … Read more
When NASA’s Apollo 8 crew circled the far side of the moon in 1968 and astronaut Bill Anders snapped a photo of Earth peeking out above the gray horizon, the image became a symbol of hope in troubled times. This photo, which became known as Earthrise, helped inspire the first Earth Day celebration two years … Read more
NASA Earth Observatorybright ring glowing plankton Found around the Chatham Islands in New Zealand. Visible from space, this dazzling natural phenomenon is not only a breathtaking sight, but also an unforgettable indicator of the deeper and scarier mysteries that lie beneath the waves. This impressive exhibit relates to the dangerous underwater plateau that was responsible … Read more
After nearly half a century in space, the Voyager 1 spacecraft has shut down one of its last remaining scientific instruments in a desperate attempt to conserve power. NASA’s decision to power down the instruments comes just before the final “big bang” moment that mission managers hope will further extend the lives of the two … Read more
White House investigates scientist’s death and disappearance, lawmakers call for FBI involvement Brian Kilmeade reports on the White House investigation into the deaths and disappearances of 10 highly skilled scientists since 2023. Rep. Eric Burlison, a member of the House Oversight Committee, is calling for an urgent FBI investigation. Scientists involved in important nuclear and … Read more
There is one particular challenge facing human missions in the near future that most terrifies mission planners. It’s a fire. A new paper by researchers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Johnson Space Center, and Case Western Reserve University details a planned mission to test the flammability of materials on the moon’s surface, where flames are … Read more
Elon Musk has revealed shocking details about the Tesla Optimus patent that was revealed last week. Despite being announced publicly for the first time, Musk said the company is already advanced from design, which is incredibly true when it comes to developing new technology, and things are moving quickly. Musk made a bombshell about Tesla … Read more
This shimmering region of star formation is a close-up of the Trifid Nebula, about 5,000 light-years from Earth, captured in intricate detail by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The colors in Hubble’s visible-light image, which marks the 36th anniversary of the mission’s launch on April 24, are reminiscent of an underwater scene filled with fine-grained sediment … Read more