A Stanford lab method restored bleached coral fragments to full health in just seven weeks, the fastest recovery ever recorded.
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Japan’s Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission lifts off Tuesday, aiming to land on Phobos, collect surface samples and return them to Earth by early 2032.
Scientists have confirmed that killer whales prey on great white sharks, with evidence from South Africa, California and Australia showing coordinated attacks and liver extraction.
A Copernicus Sentinel-3 image captured on 30 September 2026 reveals West Antarctica’s sea ice at its seasonal peak, with the Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea fully encased in ice.
Research by UC Irvine and NASA scientists suggests Thwaites Glacier may add up to 1.2 inches to global sea level by 2100—twice previous estimates—due to a newly modelled grounding‑zone process.
Stanford researchers found that brief contact with healthy coral fragments can restore bleached corals within weeks, offering a potential tool for reef recovery.
All four Artemis II astronauts have left active duty, with Christina Koch moving into senior engineering leadership at NASA and the others assuming emeritus or advisory positions.
SpaceX’s Cargo Dragon CRS‑35 docked with the International Space Station on Oct. 15, delivering more than 6,300 lb of food, research equipment and hardware for the crew.
Colossal Biosciences unveiled GenoMorph, an AI system that maps bird DNA to identify edits for reviving extinct species such as the dodo.
NASA announced that Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch will become acting deputy chief engineer, ending her eligibility for future spaceflights.