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These insect submariners survive depths that should crush them
Deep-diving insect larvae in an African lake use specialized air sacs lined with elastic material to survive extreme pressure, challenging theories about why insects are absent from the ocean.
Earth’s waters are quietly running out of oxygen, scientists warn
Scientists warn that dissolved oxygen is disappearing rapidly from oceans and freshwater systems, potentially creating unsafe conditions that could persist for centuries.
Some dinosaurs could rise like giants until they grew too big
New research suggests some long-necked dinosaurs could stand upright on hind legs, particularly when younger, potentially to access high vegetation or attract mates before growing too large.
Scientists discover the hidden brain switch that assigns bees their jobs
Scientists identified brain circuits that control job assignments in bee colonies by manipulating a gene that influences age-dependent worker behavior, offering insights into how colonies organize without central leadership.
NASA’s Webb telescope discovers giant planet hiding in one of astronomy’s most famous systems
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a third giant planet in the Beta Pictoris system by identifying its atmospheric chemical signature rather than direct imaging.
NASA will test SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon landers before the next lunar landing
NASA plans an orbital rehearsal mission in 2027 to test SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar landers before crewed Moon landings begin in 2028, practicing rendezvous and docking operations with the Orion spacecraft.
Space datacenters proposed by Musk and Bezos ‘catastrophic’ for planet, experts warn
Environmental groups and space experts warn that proposed orbital datacenters from SpaceX and Blue Origin could release dangerous pollution levels that alter Earth’s atmosphere, demanding FCC review before new licenses are approved.
Why scientists watched grass grow in Harpenden for 170 years
Scientists at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire have maintained the world’s oldest permanent grassland experiment for 170 years, studying how fertilizers and nutrients affect grass growth and soil diversity.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, earlier version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solar solstices and dating back approximately 5,000 years.
Catch Mercury shining at its best on June 15 before it slips back into the sun’s glare
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Planets shine with the crescent moon in the evening sky. | Credit: Shaunl via Getty ImagesMercury reaches greatest elongation on June 15, placing the elusive planet...
Fatherhood changes men’s brains, according to before-and-after MRI scans
The time fathers devote to child care every week has tripled over the past 50 years in the United States. The increase in fathers’ involvement in child rearing is even steeper in countries that have expanded paid paternity leave or created incentives for fathers to...
Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight
On May 22, 2026, the Pentagon released a second batch of previously classified photos and videos showing what appear to be unexplained flying objects. These file dumps were the culmination of a process that was set in motion back in July 2023, when a group of...
How Jules Verne predicted the Artemis 2 mission to the moon almost 160 years ago
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: Émile-Antoine Bayard and Alphonse de Neuville / NASA"From the pages of Jules Verne to a modern-day mission to the moon, a new chapter of our exploration of...
New moon of June 2026 brings stunning views of Mercury, Venus and Jupiter
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The constellation Scorpius glows close to Libra in the spring sky. | Credit: Photo by: Alan Dyer/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesJune's new moon is...
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 214 — Moon Man
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: TWiT[embedded content]On Episode 214 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine about his past and...
Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That’s how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.NASA astronaut and backup crew member for Artemis 3, Bob Hines. | Credit: Space.com / Josh DinnerHOUSTON — Ever had a mysterious meeting with management show up on...
SpaceX’s stock wasn’t the company’s only launch today — It also put 29 Starlink satellites in orbit
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX made history today (June 12) with the largest IPO in history, but for its launch team in Florida, it was business as usual. Just over an hour...
DNA technology solves 25-year-old mystery of human remains found in Olympic National Park
After more than two decades without leads or answers, human remains found in Washington state’s Olympic National Park in 2000 have been identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr.According to Othram Laboratory, which specializes in forensic genealogy and assisted in the...
Japan’s H3 rocket bounces back from failure with successful return to flight launch carrying 6 satellites
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: JAXAThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA, has successfully launched its H3 rocket on its first flight since a failure of the vehicle last December,...
Could the secret to black hole formation be locked away in this record-breaking ancient quasar?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A quasar that is the first in the early universe to be found by its flicker, more luminous than 2 trillion suns, could reveal how supermassive black holes grow. |...
A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard. And it holds more than just bones
Scientists who recently piloted a submersible to a remote spot in the southeastern Indian Ocean have identified one of the largest and deepest whale graveyards containing hundreds of fossils, including one representing a previously unknown species. But not everything...
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