The moon will pass directly in front of Venus on June 17, 2026, in a rare daytime occultation visible across much of North America. The event presents unique viewing challenges and requires extreme caution.
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Scientists have mapped the world's underground fungal networks, revealing a total length of 62 quadrillion miles. The research highlights their crucial role in ecosystems and advocates for their inclusion in conservation efforts.
A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) and is on its way back to Earth. The spacecraft is carrying valuable scientific research and hardware.
New research indicates that a critical junction of the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in Southern California has reached stress levels not seen in 1,000 years, raising concerns about a potential major earthquake.
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has unveiled its Griffin-1 lunar lander, contracted by NASA for its Moon Base II mission. The lander is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in late 2026.
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano has been named pilot for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, marking the first European assigned to an Artemis crew. This appointment is seen by ESA as a strategic move to secure future European participation in lunar surface missions.
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has returned to Earth carrying a variety of scientific samples from the International Space Station, including stem cells, tissue models, and materials for electronics research.
A new study proposes a self-interacting form of dark matter that could explain observed cosmic phenomena like scarred stellar streams, gravitational lenses, and unusual star clusters.
New research indicates tectonic stress on the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in Southern California is at its highest point in a millennium, potentially supporting large earthquakes.
Scientists have analyzed deep earthquakes in Utah, discovering they originate in the Earth's upper mantle and are linked to long-term movements within the planet's interior.