1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today

by News Feed Editor | Mar 10, 2026 | Science

A 1,300-pound NASA probe is set to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere today, nearly 14 years after it was launched.The Van Allen Probe A, which was launched in August 2012, is likely to reenter Earth’s atmosphere around 7:45 p.m. ET on Tuesday, NASA said in a...

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

by News Feed Editor | Mar 10, 2026 | Science

You may be hearing a lot lately about critical minerals and rare earth elements. These natural materials are essential to industry and modern technology – everything from cellphones to fighter jets.They include lithium and cobalt used in batteries, neodymium for...

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

by News Feed Editor | Mar 10, 2026 | Science

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back statements by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise for people with...

Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You’re not alone, study says

by News Feed Editor | Mar 10, 2026 | Science

Commuters, residents and tourists who take to social media during warm months to complain about sweltering subway systems in New York, Boston and London should feel vindicated — new research says they aren’t alone.As temperatures rise aboveground, the number of...

Jupiter appears to change direction in the night sky tonight: Here’s why

by News Feed Editor | Mar 10, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A Hubble portrait of Jupiter captured in 2021. | Credit: NASA, ESA, Amy Simon (NASA-GSFC), Michael Wong (UC Berkeley); Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI)The...

SpaceX launches 15,000-pound TV satellite to orbit on its 30th mission of the year (photos)

by News Feed Editor | Mar 10, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the EchoStar XXV TV satellite from Florida on March 10, 2026. | Credit: SpaceXSpaceX’s 30th launch of 2026 is in the books.One...