by News Feed Editor | Mar 5, 2026 | Science
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA issued a welcomed all-clear Thursday, saying there’s now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR will crash into the moon in 2032.The space agency had been predicting a 4.3% chance of a direct hit. But observations by the Webb Space...
by News Feed Editor | Mar 5, 2026 | Science
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) – If the idea of lunar hummus seems far-fetched, think again. Scientists working to cultivate the field of extraterrestrial agriculture have grown chickpeas in dirt made mostly of simulated lunar soil, a step toward enabling...
by News Feed Editor | Mar 5, 2026 | Science
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A section of the new 3D map from HETDEX data, showing concentrations of excited hydrogen (Lyman-alpha light) in the space between galaxies, which are marked by stars....
by News Feed Editor | Mar 5, 2026 | Science
The past three years have been the world’s hottest on record by far, with 2025 almost tied with 2023 for second place. With that energy came extreme weather, from flash flooding to powerful hurricanes and severe droughts. Yet, by most indicators, the planet should...
by News Feed Editor | Mar 5, 2026 | Science
At least 57 nations have live antipersonnel land mines in their territories. In 2024 alone, 1,945 people were killed by mines and 4,325 were injured, 90% of whom were civilians. Nearly half of those were children. Demining operations removed 105,640 mines in the same...
by News Feed Editor | Mar 4, 2026 | Science
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Space One’s Kairos rocket launches on its third-ever mission on March 4, 2026 from Spaceport Kii. Space One terminated the flight about two minutes after...