NASA’s LADEE launch became iconic not just for science, but for a frog photobombing the event. Captured mid-air against the rocket’s flames, the amphibian’s fate remains unknown, yet its viral image blends humor with space exploration’s wonder.
Senate Republicans are battling to protect NASA programs from severe budget cuts, emphasizing the importance of space exploration and climate research. With lunar missions and satellites at risk, they argue that underfunding NASA could jeopardize U.S. innovation and global leadership in science.
Europe’s Tenacious rover is set to make history as the continent’s first lunar rover, aiming to explore the Moon’s resources. A symbol of innovation, it could redefine space travel and establish Europe as a leader in the cosmic race.
Off Brazil’s coast, sharpnose sharks swim in cocaine-tainted waters, a shocking sign of ocean pollution. Human waste and runoff carry the drug into the sea, threatening marine life and ecosystems. This bizarre discovery urges action to protect our oceans from urban contaminants.
Astronomers have discovered Kepler-725c, a super-Earth that dips in and out of its star’s habitable zone. Detected via transit timing variations, this exoplanet’s fluctuating orbit raises questions about life in extreme conditions, pushing the boundaries of what defines a potentially livable world.
K2-18b, a distant exoplanet, highlights the challenges of detecting alien life. Conflicting studies about its atmosphere reveal the limits of current technology and the complexity of interpreting data, pushing scientists to innovate in their search for life beyond Earth.
The James Webb Telescope has detected silicon monoxide in the fiery atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-121b, a first for planetary science. This ‘hell planet’ discovery offers new insights into extreme chemistry and challenges our understanding of distant worlds.
NASA’s budget, a tiny fraction of federal spending, is at the center of an existential fight. Underfunding risks stalling critical missions and dimming humanity’s spirit of discovery. Advocates urge prioritizing space exploration for future survival and innovation.
Earth’s atmosphere now holds more CO2 than it has in millions of years, according to recent NOAA data. This historic high, driven by human activity, signals urgent climate risks. From rising seas to extreme weather, the consequences demand swift action through innovation and global cooperation.
NASA’s Perseverance rover is captivated by a maze-like formation on Mars, snapping countless images with its SHERLOC instrument. This structure in Jezero Crater could reveal Mars’ ancient history, from water flows to volcanic activity. Each photo brings scientists closer to unraveling the Red Planet’s enduring mysteries.
