There’s an issue with the Artemis II heat shield, but NASA isn't worried. Here's why.
NASA discovered a heat shield issue on the Artemis I Orion capsule after it splashed down in 2022. (Image credit: NASA)...
All eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10
Click for next article An artist's impression of the Orion capsule streaking through the atmosphere. (Image credit: NA...
Vegetative Patients May Be More Aware Than We Knew
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.
Why Manatees Need Humans to Slow Down and Pay Attention
These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with...
NASA Prepares for Artemis II Splashdown After Historic Moon Flyby
The mission is seen as a key step toward resuming crewed lunar landings. Artemis II’s four astronauts are scheduled to l...
Western states face above-normal wildfire threats this summer. New maps reveal which areas are most at risk.
New research from the National Interagency Coordination Center predicts where wildfires might occur in the western US. ...
May full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Flower Moon
Click for next article (Image credit: Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Jump to: When to see th...
Science history: Doctor hypothesizes that 'transmissible proteins' can cause disease, contradicting a 'central dogma' of molecular biology — April 9, 1982
Prions are misfolded proteins and do not contain genetic materials, unlike bacteria or fungi, yet they can be transmitt...
Nature reserve helping restore crane population
Nature reserve helping restore crane population13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRichard Daniel,at RSPB L...
Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation
Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEthan GudgeSouth ...
Space mission to image Earth's protective bubble
Space mission to image Earth's protective bubble10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePatrick BarlowSout...
'No one knows what they are': Researchers discover new type of cell that's seen only during pregnancy
Scientists have constructed a new atlas of cells from placental and uterine tissues. (Image credit: mikroman6 via Getty...