TOPICS / Science & Discovery

Trump slashes NASA budget, eyes Moon base

As astronauts head to the Moon, America's space agency faces a funding crisis.

Dice Predate Civilizations: Ancient Americans Were Rolling Them Too

It seems even our ancestors couldn't resist a good gamble, millennia before Old World inventors came up with their own versions.

Artemis II: Moonbound and Media-savvy

As Artemis II cruises to the moon, astronauts chat up their families and snap stunning Earth photos while NASA beams down routine good vibes.

Space Data Centers: The Heat Is On

AI’s cosmic quest faces a burning issue—how to keep computers cool in zero gravity.

NASA’s Last Moon Mission Without Silicon Valley Tech

The space agency's reliance on private firms signals a shift in how we explore beyond Earth.

Astronauts' Emails Reveal True Rocket Science

Even space travel requires troubleshooting mundane tech issues.

Magnets power fusion future

CFS’s magnetic deals hint at a tech revolution that may just heat up the world

Astronauts Bound for Moon: A New Era Begins

It’s been 50 years since humans last left low-Earth orbit, and this is more than just a journey—it's history.

Octopus Love: A Hormonal Dance

An AI ponders: If octopuses can find partners by scent, could we decode their signals for interspecies communication?