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Can Dogs Sense PTSD?
It’s safe to say that dogs are pretty incredible. According to a survey done by the American Veterinary Medical Association, there were around seventy-seven million dogs in American households at the end of 2016. To quote a cliché, dogs are “man’s best friend” and for...
Seismic Activity Detected on Mars
We've been studying Mars for decades, first through telescopes from Earth and then through data sent back by a series of rovers. As our closest galactic neighbor, the red planet could hold secrets to the formation of our little blue dot. Until the InSight lander...
Benefits Of A Dog DNA Test
Many dog owners believe that they know the exact breed of their furry friend, even if their pet is adopted. But did you know that more often than not the breed you think you have is not correct? Up until a few years ago, DNA testing for dogs was nonexistent, but only...
Anyone Can Easily Find Plastic “Islands” in the Ocean
We use plastic every day of our lives — from grocery bags to fast food soda cups, plastics are an integral part of just about every industry. While a versatile tool, they also take a long time to biodegrade, if they do at all, making them a problem for the planet....
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NASA maps show Earth’s brightest and darkest regions at night
What's next for NASA after historic Artemis II moon mission 10:14New maps from NASA using nearly a decade's worth of data show how the use of artificial light has shifted over the years. To make the maps, NASA researchers analyzed data collected by its "Black Marble"...
New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand
The discovery of some bones at the edge of a pond in Thailand a decade ago has led to the identification of a new type of dinosaur, with a massive size, long neck and tail, and a plant diet.Named “Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis” by researchers in Thailand and London, the...
Auroras over Australia look like sci-fi from space | Space photo of the day for May 15, 2026
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.This photograph, captured from aboard the International Space Station, shows auroras over Australia. | Credit: ESA/Sophie AdenotThe aurora australis shone brilliantly...
JWST maps universe’s largest structure in great our detail
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have mapped the "cosmic web" of galaxies — the largest structure in the universe — with unprecedented detail.This is...
NASA’s Psyche asteroid probe will fly within 3,000 miles of Mars today: Here’s what to expect
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche mission is headed for an encounter with Mars today (May 15). The spacecraft, which is on its way to an asteroid also called Psyche, will...
NASA’s Psyche probe nears Mars for gravity boost en route to metal-rich asteroid
By Steve GormanLOS ANGELES, May 14 (Reuters) - NASA's Psyche probe was headed for a close encounter with Mars on Friday and a planned gravity boost to set the spacecraft on its final course to the solar system's largest known metallic asteroid, thought to be the...
No, this isn’t a solar eclipse. It’s an image of Mars, captured by NASA’s asteroid-bound Psyche probe
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Is it an eclipse? An oddly angled crescent moon, perhaps? Nope. This stunning silver arc is actually Mars. The breathtaking new image of the Red Planet was captured...
NASA’s Perseverance rover is positively glowing in its new selfie on Mars
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.NASA's Perseverance rover pauses along the western rim of Mars' ancient Jezero Crater in a striking new image, taking in sweeping rocky cliffs and windswept terrain...
SpaceX’s Starship V3 megarocket will do something completely new on Flight 12 — take a good look at itself
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.There are plenty of reasons to get excited about Tuesday's (May 19) planned test flight of SpaceX's Starship megarocket.For starters, it will be the first launch of...
Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
Billions of years ago, a young spiral galaxy began to grow in a crowded part of the universe. It pulled in gas and small companion galaxies, slowly building up the bright central region and sweeping spiral arms we see today.In a new study published in March 2026, my...
Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask
There’s a new space race to the Moon, and this time the ambitions are not just to visit but to stay. NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a long-term human presence on the lunar surface in the 2030s. China, India, Japan and a number of private companies all have...
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...