Artemis II Astronauts Witnessed 6 Meteorites Colliding With the Moon

The moon gets hit by space debris all the time, but some of it is so large that the impact generates light that can be seen thousands of kilometers away. [...]

Trump's emergency orders pushing coal power are "illegal" as well as dumb

A World War II-era policy is stopping old coal plants from closing. [...]

Amazon's satellite internet service is scheduled for mid-2026 availability

Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) will launch mid-2026, according to Andy Jassy. On Wednesday, the Amazon CEO dropped the news in his annual letter to shareholders. The company says Leo will suppor [...]

A 4-Planet Parade Is Coming This Month. Here's How to View It

A cosmic lineup is coming: Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Neptune will shine side by side in the night sky. [...]

Clinical trial shows gene editing works for β-Thalassaemia, too

Improved gene editing process reactivates the fetal version of a hemoglobin gene. [...]

Ugandan chimps split into two factions, then killed rivals

Rare event suggests relational dynamics may play a role in collective violence, along with cultural markers. [...]

Artemis II Crew on Reentry: 'Riding a Fireball Through the Atmosphere Is Profound'

I joined a small group of reporters granted access to the Artemis crew as they prepare for Friday's splashdown. [...]

OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company

The former Instagram executive is departing the ChatGPT-maker, and the company is sunsetting its “OpenAI for Science” application. [...]

No One Knows Where US Vaccine Policy Goes Next

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping changes to federal vaccine guidance are paused for now. But even if they’re reversed, lasting damage has already been done. [...]