Why does AI suck at making clocks?
I can’t stop thinking about the website AI World Clocks. The premise is simple: all the major AI models on the market are asked to code a clock, and you…
January 2026
Final Steps Underway for NASA’s First Crewed Artemis Moon Mission
NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is seen inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building as teams await the arrival of Artemis II crewmembers to board their Orion…
Shaken, Not Stirred: NASA’s StarBurst Aces Extreme Temperature Tests
NASA’s StarBurst instrument outside a thermal vacuum chamber at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. NASA/Daniel Kocevski Heated, cooled, shaken, and settled – NASA’s StarBurst instrument is several…
REI is clearing out high-end Arc’teryx winter coats, jackets, hoodies, and more during this end-of-season sale
REI is clearing out a surprisingly deep selection of Arc’teryx gear right now. The deals include everything from everyday insulated hoodies to technical shells, plus pants, base layers, and trail…
Plastic-free soy sauce container biodegrades in 4 weeks
Chances are sushi aficionados have left a restaurant take-out in tow and with a handful of adorable, but environmentally problematic, fish-shaped soy sauce packets. These single-use plastic “shoyu-tai” drip bottles…
Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Ganges Delta Under a Winter… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth…
Why is this infamous iceberg turning blue?
Iceberg A-23A is looking a little blue these days. In late December 2025, NASA and NOAA’s Terra satellite spotted the massive iceberg covered with blue meltwater. A-23A is one of…
NASA to Provide Media with International Space Station Update Today
Credit: NASA NASA will host a live news conference at 5 p.m. EST on Thursday from the agency’s headquarters in Washington to discuss the International Space Station and its crew.…
Super smart dogs learn by eavesdropping
Just like with toddlers, it’s often better to spell out certain words when a dog is nearby. Saying words “park” or “walk” can make the family pet excited the way…
Best of 2025: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
NASA/Joel Kowsky Artemis II crewmembers (left to right) NASA astronauts Christina Koch, mission specialist; and Victor Glover, pilot; CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist; and NASA astronaut…