How an Antarctic Balloon Is Listening for the Universe’s Most Extreme Particles
NASA’s PUEO mission turns Antarctica’s ice sheet into a giant detector to hunt the universe’s most energetic particles. Here’s what that means and why it matters.
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China Sends Shenzhou 23 Crew to Space Station for Yearlong Stay
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 mission with three astronauts to its space station, including one slated to remain in orbit for about a year.
Hubble Image Reveals Crowded Galaxy Cluster in Deep Space
A new Hubble Space Telescope image shows a dense cluster of galaxies, offering a detailed look at how matter is organized on the largest scales.
Why SpaceX’s More Powerful Super Heavy Matters for the Moon
SpaceX has launched a more powerful Super Heavy booster. Here is what changed, why it matters for NASA’s lunar plans, and what remains uncertain.
Fermi Telescope Spots Unusually Powerful Supernova in Gamma Rays
NASA’s Fermi telescope has caught rare gamma-ray clues from a super-bright supernova, offering new evidence about what powers these extreme explosions.
SpaceX Cargo Dragon Heads to Space Station With 6,500 Pounds of Supplies
SpaceX launched a Cargo Dragon packed with 6,500 pounds of equipment, research gear and crew supplies to the International Space Station.
How a New Hubble Survey Is Paving the Way for NASA’s Roman Telescope
A dense Hubble survey of stars near the Milky Way’s center is being built as a roadmap for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s future observations.
NASA and SpaceX Prepare 34th Cargo Run to the Space Station
A mid-May SpaceX launch is set to deliver new science, supplies, and hardware to the International Space Station, extending its role as an orbiting lab.
Greg Abel Signals No Breakup for Berkshire as Post-Buffett Era Nears
At Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting, designated successor Greg Abel ruled out breaking up the conglomerate, reaffirming Warren Buffett’s long‑standing model.
Hubble Captures Glittering Spiral Galaxy Packed With Star Clusters
A new Hubble image showcases a spiral galaxy studded with bright star clusters, offering astronomers a detailed look at how stars are organized and evolve.
Fires Rage in Southern Georgia as Drought Deepens Strain
Two major wildfires are burning in southern Georgia amid drought. Here’s what is happening now and what decision is likely to come next.
NASA’s SPHEREx Charts ‘Interstellar Glaciers’ in Cygnus X
A new NASA map of water ice in Cygnus X offers a rare look at how raw cosmic material may feed future stars and planets.
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