Science

Night Sky Secrets: Stargaze on Feb. 17

On February 17, the moon fades from view, offering a limited but golden chance for stargazing. Planets, constellations, and other celestial sights emerge in sharper detail without moonlight washing them out.

 Planets, constellations and more: Here’s what to look out for around the new moon on Feb. 17
NASA Confident Artemis 2 Will Avoid Shield Issue

NASA’s Orion capsule experienced heat shield complications during the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission in late 2022. Now, engineers believe the improvements made will ensure that Artemis 2 avoids the same pitfalls, clearing the path for safe re-entry and future exploration.

NASA Astronaut Awaits Reinforcements After Crew Exit

A medical issue at the International Space Station in January sent four astronauts back to Earth early, leaving only one NASA astronaut aboard. That scenario will soon change when Crew-12, scheduled for as early as Friday morning, departs Cape Canaveral to reinforce the station’s crew.

 Only one NASA astronaut is in space right now. Help is on the way.
Mars' Hidden Volcanic Mysteries Unveiled

Scientists are discovering that under the surface of Mars’ younger volcanoes lie hidden complexities, from evolving magma to layered eruptions, reshaping our understanding of the Red Planet’s volcanic past. By examining volcanic products at the surface, experts are revealing how magma moves and changes deep below, challenging long-held assumptions.

 Mars’ “Young” Volcanoes Were More Complex Than Scientists Once Thought
Guardians Against Asteroids: Inside B612’s Mission

For nearly a quarter-century, the B612 Foundation has helped scientists track dangerous asteroids and educated the public about the threats from space. Now, as asteroid awareness grows worldwide, this nonprofit continues to show how vigilance and outreach can protect our planet.

Bolivia's Carbon Landscape Revealed from Space
by Livescience
2 weeks ago
1 min
Trippy ‘biomass’ snap reveals first detailed look at our planet’s carbon stores — Earth from space
AI finds hundreds of never-before-seen ‘cosmic anomalies’ in old Hubble Telescope images
Hopkins Duo Joins NASA Astronaut Class
by Johns Hopkins University
2 weeks ago
2 mins
Two Johns Hopkins affiliates join NASA’s astronaut class

Future

Malibu’s $19 Million Traffic Triumph
by The Malibu Times
4 days ago
2 mins
Malibu celebrates major milestone in PCH safety with smart signal synchronization
Companies lack workers needed to succeed, research shows
AI Revolutionizes Supply Chain Connectivity
by Supply Chain Brain
3 weeks ago
1 min
Reimagining Supply Chains With AI to Drive a Connected Enterprise