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Meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains ‘extraterrestrial’ amino acids
A meteorite weighing more than 2 pounds (1 kilogram) that crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home two years ago could shed light on ancient water in the solar system.Observers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania reported...
‘Full steam ahead’: NASA ramps up prep for Artemis III astronaut launch in 2027
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Two of the four RS-25 engines that will power the core stage of Artemis III's Space Launch System rocket. | Credit: NASA/Cory HustonNASA is picking up the pace on its...
Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022
By Aaron RossNAIROBI, May 14 (Reuters) - Areas of southern Somalia are at risk of famine, two global food security monitors said on Thursday, with one district reaching a level of hunger not seen in the country since 2022.One of the world's most food-insecure nations...
Sailors from doomed 1845 polar expedition identified through DNA
Researchers say they have identified four sailors who were among 129 who died during a fatal polar expedition in 1845, resolving a decades-long debate about the identity of one of the men on the mission.The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror launched from England in 1845. The...
The world’s biggest rocket: How SpaceX’s new Starship ‘V3’ differs from its predecessors
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.You'll have to crane your neck just a little farther to look up at SpaceX's new Starship rocket.The company is gearing up for the planned May 19 debut launch of...
Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit
An oncologist traveling on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska, where he was the lone American placed in isolation after he helped care for fellow passengers who became sick on...
59,000-year-old tooth offers a rare glimpse into how Neanderthals handled a medical problem
An unusual tooth found in a cave offers a rare glimpse into a surprising procedure prehistoric humans might have performed to fix a cavity 59,000 years ago.Researchers uncovered the lower molar of an adult Neanderthal in Chagryskaya Cave in what’s now Russia, located...
Remember ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ books? Now there’s a gorgeous graphic novel version heading to ‘Space and Beyond’ (exclusive)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.In today’s dizzying world of near-infinite everyday choices — whether it's toothpaste brands, sports drinks, dog kibble, or streaming services — the value of our...
Will Starship launch from foreign shores? SpaceX ‘constantly exploring’ options for megarocket liftoff sites
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Starship launches could soon be an international affair.SpaceX revealed on Tuesday (May 12) that it's hunting for additional launch sites for Starship, the giant...
What flings mysteriously powerful particles called ‘cosmic rays’ at Earth?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.On Earth, the Large Hadron Collider can smash atoms together and accelerate particles to near light speeds — but in space, there are high-energy cosmic rays with over...
Scientists find clues that a new tectonic plate boundary is forming
Sub-Saharan Africa could split up in a few million years, and scientists believe they might be witnessing the early stages of this geological process.The split would occur along the Kafue Rift, which is part of a roughly 1,500-mile-long (2,500-kilometer) rift line...
Timely rain helps EU grain crops after dry start to spring
By Gus Trompiz and Michael HoganPARIS/HAMBURG, May 13 (Reuters) - Rain this month has brought relief to grain crops in Western and Central Europe after a very dry start to spring, reducing the risk of widespread yield losses ahead of this summer's harvest.A parched...
Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Scientists are using a new technique to study incoming space debris and its effects on Earth's atmosphere.Observational evidence is being gathered that the ablation...
The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A section of M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy. | Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Pedrini, A. Adamo (Stockholm University) and the FEAST JWST teamThe Whirlpool...
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