On this day in space! Aug. 7, 1980: NASA's Viking 1 Mars orbiter shuts down 4 years into a 90-day mission
On Aug. 7, 1980, NASA's Viking 1 spacecraft orbiting Mars ended its epic and historic mission to the Red Planet. Here's ...
Cosmic treasure chest explodes with baby stars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 7, 2026
The Carina Nebula is truly something to behold in this new snapshot.
Bacterial 'postbiotic' may help preserve fertility in the aging uterus, preliminary research suggests
A bacteria-derived "postbiotic" may help restore the aging uterus, but experts say it is too early to know whether it co...
Where to buy last-minute solar eclipse glasses and viewing gear before August 12
A partial eclipse is still worth seeing, but only with the right protection. Here's where you can still find eclipse gla...
The UK is about to witness its most spectacular solar eclipse in 11 years. Here's what you need to know
The Aug. 12 eclipse won't bring totality to Britain, but up to 98% of the sun will disappear in one of the U.K.'s most d...
Uberaba Geopark: A time capsule from the Late Cretaceous period nestled in Brazil's tropical savanna
Uberaba Geopark, also known as the "Land of the Giants," is a region in Brazil's Cerrado biome that preserved thousands ...
New recyclable yarn is as stretchy as spandex and could help tackle fashion's plastic waste problem
A new yarn combines the stretch of spandex with the recyclability of a single plastic, offering a potential path toward ...
NASA grants Voyager 2 probe another year of power with risky 'Big Bang' maneuver. Now, will it work for Voyager 1?
Voyager 1 is running low on power for science, but a successful energy-saving maneuver on Voyager 2 raises hope that the...
US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
Image source, Getty ImagesByRorey BosottiPublished9 minutes agoGerman energy company RWE has said it will abandon its of...
AI found a weakness in one of the world's most studied encryption systems — is your data under threat?
No, AI hasn't cracked the encryption protecting your bank account. But experts say Anthropic's latest research could cha...
Why you don't need a perfectly clear sky to enjoy the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12
Millions will see a deep partial or total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, but there's no need to fixate on completely clear sk...
Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Drones attached with loudspeakers and thermal imaging cameras are one way South Kore...