Do we need a lunar building code to build moon bases safely?

by News Feed Editor | Jun 20, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A notional illustration of a moon base. | Credit: NASAGOLDEN, Colorado – Here on Earth, centuries of accumulated engineering knowhow, hard-learned lessons, and...

The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years

by News Feed Editor | Jun 19, 2026 | Science

It’s like a scene from a Hollywood movie: A major earthquake along the San Andreas fault ripples through Los Angeles, decimating infrastructure, sparking fires and triggering landslides. For decades, scientists have been investigating when and how this disaster could...

A private company will build and launch NASA’s next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it’s not SpaceX

by News Feed Editor | Jun 19, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announces a public-private partnership to advance Mars science during an event at Relativity Space on June 17, 2026. | Credit:...

An unusual strategy helps some tropical butterflies live 25 times longer than their relatives

by News Feed Editor | Jun 19, 2026 | Science

Since most butterflies live a short time, fluttering between colorful flowers for a few weeks before dying, a few rare exceptions have stumped scientists. Now, some long-lived tropical butterfly species are shedding light on the secrets of longevity.Butterflies...

The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks next week. Here’s what to expect

by News Feed Editor | Jun 19, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The June Bootids usually produce just a handful of meteors, but this notoriously unpredictable shower has a history of surprise outbursts. | Credit: Created in Canva...

Illegal excavation reveals grand Roman villa with elaborate mosaics

by News Feed Editor | Jun 19, 2026 | Science

A Roman villa with intricate mosaics has been unearthed on the outskirts of the Italian capital, in a remarkable discovery that emerged after police were alerted to a clandestine dig on government land.The property is located in what is now the village of Castel di...