The seed vaults that could save humanity
Amid the 872-day siege of Leningrad in the early 1940s, nine people died protecting a library. This library was not for books, but for seeds collected from around the globe.…
Giving a 140 pound stingray a check up requires 8 people
Getting that annual check-up can feel daunting for anyone. For a 140-pound leopard whiptail ray (Himantura leoparda) living at the New England Aquarium in Boston, it’s a whole other animal.…
A couple walking their dog found $10 million worth of rare coins
It’s something out of a dream or TV show: a married couple takes their dog for a walk and finds a buried treasure worth $10 million. But it actually happened,…
Santa Visits Artemis II Rocket
NASA/Adeline Morgan Santa Claus (NASA engineer Guy Naylor) poses with NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft and SLS (Space Launch System) rocket in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space…
Hubble spots massive sandwich shaped blob in deep-space
Scientists are leaving space fans with one more tasty treat before the year comes to a close. Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers captured a stunning image of the largest…
The 5 coolest gadget innovations of 2025
Deep down, we want to be cyborgs. We spend huge chunks of time interacting with technology every day, but the friction created by devices and interfaces persists. This year, we…
5 incredible aerospace breakthroughs in 2025
2025 was full of efficiency innovations and bold initiatives in the world of aerospace. From the most detailed movie of the night sky ever made to the first commercial soft…
OPERA: Addressing Societal Needs with Satellite Data
Explore This Section Earth Earth Observer Editor’s Corner Feature Articles Meeting Summaries News Science in the News Calendars In Memoriam Announcements More Archives Conference Schedules Style Guide 5 min read…
Get In, We’re Going Moonbound: Meet NASA’s Artemis Closeout Crew
3 Min Read Get In, We’re Going Moonbound: Meet NASA’s Artemis Closeout Crew Members of the Artemis II closeout crew, from left, William Sattler; Tyler Sutherland; Michael Heinemann; Christian Warriner;…
Ace Hardware has Craftsman power tools for clearance prices right now
Santa may not bring you the power tools you want this year. But, that’s OK. Ace Hardware has a ton of Craftsman power tools on very deep discount right now…