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NIST Demonstrates Portable Chip-Based Light Measurement Device
Researchers created a miniature tape measure for light that could enable ultraprecise mobile timekeeping and navigation when GPS fails.
Stephen Cash Named Director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
The veteran NASA engineer and aerospace executive takes over from acting director Rae Ann Meyer effective Oct. 19.
Hubble captures image of spiral galaxy NGC 1827
The telescope documented an edge-on spiral galaxy located 37 million light-years away as part of a survey of 260 satellite galaxies.
NASA's Allison Mjoen Reflects on Artemis Launch, 20-Year Career
NASA's operations manager for Exploration Ground Systems discussed her career and witnessing the SLS rocket launch with her children.
Hurricane Isaias hits Florida Gulf Coast with 105 mph winds
Category 2 hurricane made landfall near Destin on October 9, causing widespread power outages visible from space.
NASA awards $12 million to 12 institutions for space research
NASA selected universities to receive up to $1 million each through the M-STAR initiative for Moon, Mars and deep space research.
NASA Opens Registration for 2026 Space Apps Challenge
The global hackathon on Nov. 14-15 invites participants of all ages and experience levels to create solutions using NASA's free data.
NASA to Conduct Low-Altitude Research Flights Over Texas Farmland
Low-altitude flights will measure emissions from animal feeding operations near Transit, Texas, from Oct. 22 through Nov. 9, 2026, as part of the FarmFlux mission.
NASA Installs Eight Roll Out Solar Arrays on Space Station
The eight new arrays will increase power by more than 160 kilowatts for research and operations.
NASA satellites track strongest El Niño since 1950
The agency said there is an 83% chance the climate pattern is unfolding, with effects already felt by farmers, firefighters and coastal communities worldwide.
NASA to contribute instruments and support to JAXA's MMX Mars moons mission
NASA will provide spectrograph, sampler technology and communications support for mission targeting October launch.
NASA to discuss Artemis moon mission plans at Florida briefing
Agency officials will outline progress on returning astronauts to Moon by 2028 at Kennedy Space Center event.
NASA analysis confirms Artemis II heat shield performed as expected
The agency found Orion's thermal protection system effectively safeguarded the crew during reentry from the Moon, with a tenfold reduction in damage compared to Artemis…
NASA develops solid-state batteries for lunar South Pole conditions
NASA researchers created SPEARS batteries with solid electrolytes that function in extreme cold and heat for future Moon operations.
Satellites detect sharp increase in Amazon fires as El Niño drought worsens
NASA satellites detected elevated fire activity in the central and eastern Amazon starting in September 2026 as severe drought grips the region.
NASA's Chandra Observes Radio Wave Formation in Colliding Galaxy Clusters
Astronomers found a supermassive black hole outburst followed by a galaxy cluster collision likely created the musical symbol-shaped structure.
NASA astronauts to answer questions from Florida students
NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will answer prerecorded STEM questions from students aboard the International Space Station.
NASA SSPICY mission launches to inspect defunct satellites in orbit
The Otter spacecraft will approach up to four inoperable space objects to test technologies for future in-space repairs and debris reduction.
NASA announces two science initiatives at Golden Age Summit
The programs include expanding dual anonymous peer review and supporting 10 Genesis Mission Fellowships for super intelligence researchers.
Physicist Jun Ye Awarded 2026 Wolf Prize in Physics
The award recognised Ye for transformative advances in ultracold atomic systems and carries a $100,000 prize shared with Immanuel Bloch.
Flooding affects 4 million people across Thailand
NASA Earth Observatory images show widespread flooding along the Bang Pakong River in Prachin Buri province as heavy rains hit Thailand in late September and early…
NIST Study Tracks Changes in Fentanyl Additives Across US Regions
Study of 4,563 samples from January 2024 to June 2026 shows regional differences and rising number of harmful compounds.
NSF and UKRI announce metascience partnership
The two agencies intend to collaborate on applying scientific methods to the study of how research is funded and conducted.
NIST joins White House effort to advance science and technology
The agency announced its support for a White House initiative aimed at accelerating scientific discovery and securing U.S. leadership in critical technologies.
NSF announces programs to support science talent and new technologies
The National Science Foundation unveiled initiatives including an Office of Metascience, two research challenges and workforce programs.
NASA Tests Heat Shield Materials on Cargo Mission Return
Twelve experimental capsules carried on a cargo spacecraft collected re-entry data for future Moon and Mars missions.
India may have surpassed its highest outflows, with the AI gap serving as its advantage: Lighthouse Canton.
So far in 2026, domestic indices Nifty 50 and Sensex have experienced declines of approximately 11% and 13%, respectively, driven by concerns of AI-induced disruptions…
AI Update: SpaceX’s IPO Intentions, Nvidia’s Challenges in China, and Job Restructuring in Big Tech
Companies in the artificial intelligence sector are embarking on a new growth trajectory characterized by initial public offering (IPO) initiatives, record-breaking…
Google Launches New Phase of AI Integration in Its Products
During its annual developer conference in Mountain View, California, Google unveiled numerous new AI-driven features across platforms like YouTube, Google Docs, and its…
TSMC’s Sales Experience Slowest Growth Since October Despite Ongoing AI Development
In April, sales increased by 17.5% to NT$410.7 billion ($13.1 billion), marking its smallest gain in approximately six months. Although this increase represents only one…
Anthropic partners with SpaceX to enhance computing capacity and manage increased AI demand.
In a message posted on X, Claude stated that this agreement, in conjunction with other recent computational partnerships, has enabled the organization to boost its usage…